Lot 121
Benjamin Romeo, Cueva Contador, Rioja, 2005
Quantity: 6, 75cl
Duty Status: Duty paid
Hammer Price: £340
Description
Benjamin Romeo, Cueva Contador, Rioja, 2005
Levels 5 IN, 1 BN, 3 labels slightly soiled. The contador was the counter, the one who counted the number of hog skins of wine as they were carried into the cellar. And his cueva was his cave, ie his counting room. Yields are low - on average one bottle of wine per vine. 95% Tempranillo, 3% Garnacha, 2% Graciano. Very dark with a dark cherry rim. Subtle aromas of the vineyard: thyme, rosemary and lavender. Subtle spice followed by seriously dark fruit on the palate. Very upright and muscular without an ounce of flab. Overall smoky, mineral and classy. (JH) Julia Harding MW (November 2007) JancisRobinson.com
This lot forms part of a private family collection with an enthusiasm for every corner of the wine-making world. Purchased on release from a reputable UK merchant. The wine was stored in a meticulously organised country house cellar prior to removal for this sale. Now lying at LCB Vinotheque.
Duty Status: Duty paid
Packaging: Original Wooden Case
Wine colour: Red
Wine type: Still
Country / Region: Spain, Rioja
Classification: DOCa
Critic ratings: 17.5+/20 JR JancisRobinson.com 97/100 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate
Description
Benjamin Romeo, Cueva Contador, Rioja, 2005
Levels 5 IN, 1 BN, 3 labels slightly soiled. The contador was the counter, the one who counted the number of hog skins of wine as they were carried into the cellar. And his cueva was his cave, ie his counting room. Yields are low - on average one bottle of wine per vine. 95% Tempranillo, 3% Garnacha, 2% Graciano. Very dark with a dark cherry rim. Subtle aromas of the vineyard: thyme, rosemary and lavender. Subtle spice followed by seriously dark fruit on the palate. Very upright and muscular without an ounce of flab. Overall smoky, mineral and classy. (JH) Julia Harding MW (November 2007) JancisRobinson.com
This lot forms part of a private family collection with an enthusiasm for every corner of the wine-making world. Purchased on release from a reputable UK merchant. The wine was stored in a meticulously organised country house cellar prior to removal for this sale. Now lying at LCB Vinotheque.
Duty Status: Duty paid
Packaging: Original Wooden Case
Wine colour: Red
Wine type: Still
Country / Region: Spain, Rioja
Classification: DOCa
Critic ratings: 17.5+/20 JR JancisRobinson.com 97/100 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate
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