Fresh and persistent on the nose, the Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva 2012 is full and complex on the palate, with light notes of plum, walnut and caramel, all with surprising freshness and beautiful balance. Serve with grilled prawns...
Features
Estate
Lopez de Heredia
Cuvée
Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva
Vintage
2012
Designation
Rioja
Region
Spain
Grape varieties
60% Garnacho, 30% Tempranillo, 10% Viura
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Traditional
Breeding
4 years in barrels, racked twice a year, fined with egg white.
Alcohol content
12.5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Salmon color
Nose
Fresh and intense
Mouth
Sweet, round and fresh, full-bodied and complex
Serve
AT 18-20°C
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairing
A perfect accompaniment to spicy dishes such as Indian, Mexican or Chinese cuisine, as well as ham or charcuterie...
Lopez de Heredia
Rioja
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2020 guide) 93/100 (Wonderful wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
James Suckling
Wine rated (2020 guide) 95/100
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Customer reviews
Customer rating
3/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. THIBAULT E. Published on 10/12/2022
Between I love it and I hate it. A surprising wine, out of the ordinary but not for everyone. It's a very complex rosé, but rather oxidative. For the curious, it's a real taste experience. For the rest of you, skip it.
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