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Vino Tondonia

2001 Rioja Tempranillo, Grenache Noir, Graciano, Carignan

The R Lopez De Heredia Vino Tondonia from the esteemed Rioja region is a remarkable red wine that beautifully showcases a blend of Tempranillo, Grenache Noir, Graciano, and Carignan. This artisanal creation exudes a medium body, with a pleasing interplay of bright acidity that brings balance and liveliness to the palate. The wine reveals a prominent intensity of fruit, with luscious notes of ripe dark cherries and subtle hints of dried figs, inviting you into its complex world. Its tannins are well-structured and provide a firm backbone, ensuring an elegant and long-lasting finish. Hailing from the 2001 vintage, this wine finds itself in a beautifully mature stage, offering a delightful experience that is both intriguing and satisfying, perfect for any celebration or quiet evening.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry, Leather, Baking Spice

Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Leather

Leather

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Color Intensity Color Intensity 3

Low High

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Mild

Low Pronounced

Oak Oak 2

Low High

Spiciness Spiciness 1

Low High

Pairs well with:


Grilled Lamb, Roasted Lamb, Lamb Chops

Region:


Rioja
Rioja

If you want to understand Spain, pour yourself a glass of Rioja. This historic northern region produces some of the country's most famous wines, typically mature, savory reds that go majestically with roast lamb. Rioja's vineyards trace the flow of the Ebro River through a valley protected by the nearby Cantabrian Mountains. Tempranillo, Garnacha and Graciano are the key red grapes, with Viura leading the white grapes. There are three main classifications of red wines: Gran Reserva (aged for five years, at least two in barrel), Reserva (aged for three years, one in barrel), and Crianza (aged for two years, one in barrel). Other wines can be young and unoaked—an increasingly popular style that shows off Rioja's modern face.

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