López de Heredia 'Viña Tondonia' Reserva Rioja 2011 1.5L Size:Regular vinified then aged 15-18 months

vinified then aged 15-18 months in oak barrels

which has been planted since the 1960s

underneath a big exterior is a wine of character

while many are organic or biodynamic

The resulting wines have no cane sugar added to them (the traditional practice for classic method and Champagne method wines)

López de Heredia 'Viña Tondonia' Reserva Rioja 2011 1.5L Size:Regular vinified then aged 15-18 monthsFollowing the appreciation of the 2007 vintage from Mara Jos Lpez de Heredia, the red 2007 Via Tondonia Reserva is showing great, revealing unusual finesse and elegance. The nose is a little reticent but nuanced and complex, a little shy rather than explosive. The palate is medium bodied, and the tannins are very refined. This has to be one of the finest vintages of Via Tondonia Reserva of recent years. Vibrant red leading slightly towards amber.