BODEGAS R. LOPEZ DE HEREDIA Rioja Tinto 'Vina Tondonia' Reserva 2013 Bottle

Description

Viña Tondonia Rioja Reserva Tinto 2013 is a medium-bodied , blended red wine from the Rioja region of Spain. Lopez de Heredia is one of the most celebrated names in Rioja winemaking, producing steadfastly traditional Rioja wines from its iconic bodega in Haro since the late 19th century. American oak is preferred to French, while the estate`s wines undergo extended maturation in barrel – from six years up to 10 years for the Gran Reservas – before release. The critics have been unanimous so far in heralding Viña Tondonia 2013. As mentioned above, Luis Gutiérrez of the Wine Advocate is a fan, saying

:” 95 points, Robert Parker.com

“The Canonical 2013 Viña Tondonia Reserva has developed a nose of dried roses and tar that transported me to Piemonte but soon took me back to the Lopez de Heredia cellars in Haro with the mixture of mushrooms, truffles, damp earth and decayed leaves, hints of brick dust and spice…and look at the price.