LOPEZ DE HEREDIA VINA TONDONIA RESERVA 2008

Rioja, Spain

2008 Viña 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 Viña Tondonia Reserva of recent years. 200,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in November 2015. Drink 2019 – 2030.

Varietal: Tempranillo (70%), Garnacho (20%), Graciano and Mazuelo (10%)

Style: Red – ripe and elegant

Aging: Barrel: 6 years, being racked twice per year and fined with fresh egg whites

Technical information: Alc. 13%

Serving temperature: 15-18°C

Bottle: 750ml

Food Pairing: Goes well with all meat dishes however prepared. A perfect partner to a Leg of New Season Welsh Lamb stuffed with wild garlic, rosemary and anchovies.