CVNE (Contino), Graciano other_regions_australia white flower and a bit

white flower and a bit of anise that can also be found on the intensely stony and big-bodied flavors that are almost aggressively mineral in character before culminating in a palate staining and driving finish where the intensity does a slow but sure build from the dense mid-palate to the explosive finale

It is thoughtfully balanced on the long-lingering finish with a tannic edge and lifting acidity

I continue to believe in this wine

Perfumed mid palate and a little drying on the finish

Masseria is always delicate and fine

CVNE (Contino), Graciano other_regions_australia white flower and a bitThe 2006 Contino Graciano (100%) spent 13 months in French and Hungarian oak. Dark ruby colored, it has an exceptionally spicy bouquet along with sandalwood, graphite, damp earth, and black cherry. A bit tightly wound on the palate, its elegant personality is able to poke through along with plenty of layered, savory fruit. Give this well balanced, lengthy wine another 5 7 years of cellaring and drink it from 2015 to 2026. C. V. N. E. stands for