Lopez Heredia Vina Tondonia - 2012

Vintage: 2012

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Lopez de Heredia is one of the most traditional and respected wineries in Rioja, Spain, known for its commitment to classic winemaking techniques. The Vina Tondonia is a blend primarily composed of Tempranillo, with Garnacha, Graciano, and Mazuelo adding complexity. This wine hails from the Rioja region, specifically from the Tondonia vineyard, which is renowned for its unique terroir. The wine undergoes extended aging in American oak barrels, which imparts subtle vanilla and spice notes, complementing the wine's natural flavors of red berries, dried fruits, and earthy undertones. The tannins are well-integrated, providing a smooth and elegant structure. This wine pairs beautifully with roasted meats, aged cheeses, and hearty stews.

Professional Scores

95

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

The Wine Advocate

750ml