Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva 2001
Gran reserva red wine from La Rioja. Blend of Tempranillo, Grenache, Mazuela (Carignan) and Graciano aged for 10 years in oak barrels and for 10 years in the bottle.
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Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva 2001
We are honoured to present the 2001 vintage of the red wine Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva.
A traditional blend, this legendary Spanish red wine is made from 70% Tempranillo, 20% Grenache (locally called Garnacho) and a 5% Graciano and Mazuela (aka Carignan). The grapes were harvested from October 15th 2001 to the 29th.
This blended red wine from La Rioja of bodega R. López de Heredia - Viña Tondonia was fermented in oak vats 150+ years of age. After that, the red wine Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva 2001 was aged for 10 years in used oak barrels, with two annual rackings. Clarified with egg whites, it was bottled in July 2012.
Finally, it was kept for a minimum of 10 years in the bottle before being released onto the market.
Despite drinking fabulously now, this Gran reserva red wine from DOCa Rioja will keep improving for years. Decant 2 hours before drinking.
This is one of the world’s best red wines.
Very limited availability.
| Appearance | The red wine Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva is medium ruby with a brick-coloured rim. |
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| Nose | The subtlety and depth of this blend of Tempranillo, Grenache, Mazuela and Graciano are off the charts. Havana cigars, exotic spices, sour berries, damp leaves and underbrush, with a dash of black truffles and sea salt, with some earthy and leathery overtones. |
| Palate | This red wine from bodega R. López de Heredia - Viña Tondonia is marvelously evocative, velvety- textured and richly layered, with amazing precision and detail, a seamless texture lifted by a salty note and a distinguished acidity, ending with a spellbinding chalky note. |
| Our personal opinion | The wine Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva 2001 is just one step away from perfection. |
| Year | 2001 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Rioja |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Percentage of Alcohol | 13 |
| Serving tempurature | 16-18ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | Two hours before serving |
| Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming? | No |
| Organic | No |
| Is this product free of sulfites? | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Ageing | Gran Reserva |
| Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 120 |
| Parker's Score | 98 |
| Enterwine's Score | 97 |
| Media rating | 98 |
| Other guides | J. Suckling: 97 puntos. T. Atkin: 93 puntos. |
| Percentage of variety | Tempranillo 70%, Garnacha Tinta 20%, Graciano, Mazuela. |
| Pairings | Aged cheeses, Civet, Cured cheeses, Game animals, Roasted foods, Specialty Spanish prosciutto |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Tasty with barrel notes, Very intense and inky |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Romantic Dinner |
| Red Grapes | Garnacha Tinta, Graciano, Mazuela, Tempranillo |
