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R. López de Heredia Tondonia 2012 Wine Review

R. López de Heredia Tondonia 2012

R. López de Heredia Tondonia 2012

Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain

Community Score:95/100

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Price: $73.95

Drink: 2025-2035

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 12.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: R. López de Heredia

Agent: John Hanna & Sons Limited

Natalie's Score: 95/100

Tondonia Reserva 2012 is a dry, full-bodied Rioja red wine blend of mostly Tempranillo with 20% in Garnacha and 5% each in Graciano and Mazuelo. The wine was aged up to six years in neutral oak barrels. The 2012 Viña Tondonia Reserva comes from a very dry vintage resulting in lower grape yields with a nice balance between alcohol and polyphenols. Fragrant with dark berry, plum, sous bois and spicy flavours fresh and silky on the palate, enjoy it now through 2035.

Food pairings: pork tenderloin, veal Porterhouse, roast chicken, prime rib roast, pork chops, veal cutlets.

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This R. López de Heredia Tondonia 2012 was reviewed on October 18, 2024 by Natalie MacLean

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