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  • Lopez de Heredia, Vina Tondonia Reserva 2008 750ml

Lopez de Heredia, Vina Tondonia Reserva 2008 750ml

71 SGD
Country
Spain
Region
Rioja
Vintage
2008
Type
Red Wine
Format
750ml
Rating
Robert Parker 95
Description

The nose of the 2008 Viña Tondonia Reserva is very elegant, fresh and with an herbal twist, starting to show the complexity of the aged wines that are sometimes still too young when they are released 10+ years from the vintage! The palate is medium-bodied, with lightness and depth, very classical with extra freshness and all that is needed for a long development in bottle. This is the more Tondonia of the two vintages I tasted side by side. There are notes of maple syrup, smoke, licorice and crisp fruit. The palate is more austere, crunchy and reveals the chalkiness of the soils. There's more definition and precision here.

Character
Body
 
Light Bold
Taste
 
Dry Sweet
Aromatics
 
Reserved Intense
  • Berries
    Flavours may include:
    Blackberry, Raspberry, Strawberry
  • Stone Fruits
    Flavours may include:
    Peach, Apricot, Plum
  • Dried Fruits
    Flavours may include:
    Prune, Fig, Raisin
  • Floral
    Flavours may include:
    Rose, Violet, Elderflower
  • Woody
    Flavours may include:
    Cigar, Oak, Pine, Wet Woods
  • Spice
    Flavours may include:
    Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Liquorice
Pivēne's Words
One of the most venerable producers in Spain
Pivēne's Words
Drink Guide
Appreciating wine can be enhanced even further if its stored and served correctly.

Wine, for the most part, is a peculiar beverage and everything form the way the bottle is stored, to the way its opened; the way the cork is pulled, the decanter thats used and the glass its served in, can have an immense effect on the outcome.

The sommeliers of PIVENE recommend the following for how to get the best out of this wine;

How to Enjoy

Glassware
Red Wine
Serving Temperature
14°C to 16°C
Decant Time
Ready to Drink
Decant Type
Not Applicable
Food Pairings
Beef, Cured Meat, Lamb, Mushroom, Pork, Spicy Food, Vegetarian
Cuisine Recommendations
Chinese, French, Indian

Lopez de Heredia, Vina Tondonia Reserva 2008 750ml

71 SGD

Lopez de Heredia, Vina Tondonia Reserva 2008 750ml