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R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Reserva Tinto 2012
Standard - 75cl
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- Vintage2012
- ColourRed
- ProducerR. Lopez de Heredia
- CountrySpain
- RegionRioja
- DesignationDOCa
- Bottle SizeStandard - 75cl
- ABV13.5
- LWIN11525662012
Wine Critic Reviews
The 2012 Viña Tondonia Reserva comes from a very dry year, with 25% less rain than the average (at the time), resulting in lower yields of very healthy grapes that delivered wines with nice balance between alcohol and polyphenols, making it very apt for the aging in barrel. It had a slightly longer élevage in barrel, six years. The wine is aromatic with a developed profile, spicy and tertiary (forest floor, a touch of brick dust and iodine), complex and nuanced. The palate is full and round, with polished tannins and a long, dry finish. It has a textbook Tondonia nose and profile. 250,000 bottles produced.
- Drinking Window: 2007 - 2035
- Reviewer Name: Luis Gutiérrez
Viña Tondonia can seem austere in its (comparative) youth, especially when compared with sweeter Bosconia, but this is a wine that will reward patience. Picked earlier to assuage the effects of a warmer site, this blend of Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha and 5% each of Graciano and Mazuelo is structured and focused, with redcurrant, forest floor and green herb notes. Give it time. 2025-32
- Drinking Window: 2025 - 2032
- Reviewer Name: Tim Atkin MW