Friday, May 3, 2013

R. López de Heredia Rioja Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva 2001

Variety: Tempranillo  
Country of origin: Spain
Wine appellation: Rioja 
Vintage: 2001
Alcohol content: 12.5%
Color: medium red with garnet meniscus
Bouquet: animal tones (wet leather), cedar wood, cherries preserve, spices
Taste: medium body, gentle structure wild cherries followed by spices, good acidity followed by gentle and refined tannins rounding it up nicely,longer finish
Recommended food pairing: dry salamis
Overall score: 4+8+12+7+7=88
Price: CZK 450
Excellent tradional Rioja, considering the age it is has potential to age for further 2-3 years.

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