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Producer | López de Heredia | Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva, Rioja
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The 1970 Vina Tondonia Gran Reserva is one of the great treasures of the Lopez trove and one of the secret, under-the-radar favorites of Maria-José and Mercedes Lopez de Heredia, the dynamic duo sisters who run this historic estate. In typical Tondonia form, the wine emphasizes finesse over power, and could probably be mistaken for a great old Burgundy from the Cote de Nuits (71 Roumier Amoureuses perhaps??). The nose is very complex and fully mature, with dried cherries, faded roses, and lovely notes of sous-bois and old antique wood. The palate is fresh and vibrant, with elegant fruit, well-integrated tannins and buffering acidity to give the wine shape and dimension through the long, lingering finish. A beautiful example of great Traditional Rioja at it’s peak of drinkability, and yet with years of evolution ahead of it!
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Country
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Spain |
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Region
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Rioja |
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Appellation
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Rioja |
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Color
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Red |
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Still / Sparkling
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Still |
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Special Features
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Practicing Organic |
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Bottle Size
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Full Bottle (750 ml) |
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Varieties
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Tempranillo, Garnacha (Grenache), Graciano, Mazuelo (Carignan) |
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