BODEGAS CONTADOR | QUE BONITO CACAREABA 2022 75cl

Product Sheet – Qué Bonito Cacareaba 2022

Qué Bonito Cacareaba 2022 is a white wine from D.O.Ca. Rioja, produced by Bodegas Contador under the direction of renowned winemaker Benjamín Romeo. This wine stands out for its complexity, elegance, and aging potential.

Characteristics

Vintage: 2022

Grape varieties: 52% Garnacha Blanca, 35% Viura, 13% Malvasía

Wine type: Aged white wine

Winery: Bodegas Contador

Country: Spain

Region: D.O.Ca. Rioja

Format: 750 ml

Alcohol (%): 15% vol.

Aging: 10 months on lees in new French oak barrels

Serving temperature: 10–12 °C

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Bright golden color with metallic reflections.

Nose: Intense aromas of stone fruits (apricot, plum), citrus, wild flowers and aromatic herbs, with a mineral background and spicy notes.

Palate: Creamy and fresh entry, with good acidity, volume, and a long, persistent finish.

Special Production

Vineyard: Grapes from vineyards in San Vicente de la Sonsierra, bush-trained and dry-farmed, with clay-limestone and alluvial soils.

Harvest: Manual, carried out early in the morning.

Vinification: Cold maceration for 24 hours, fermentation in new French oak barrels at controlled temperatures, followed by aging on lees for 10 months.

Pairing

Ideal with roasted turbot, smoked eel, aged cheeses, and fine dining dishes.

Qué Bonito Cacareaba 2022 is a sublime expression of Rioja whites, reflecting Bodegas Contador's passion and commitment to oenological excellence.