2012 Vina Tondonia Tinto Reserva Magnum

The 2012 Viña Tondonia Reserva comes from a very dry year, with 25% less rain than average (at the time), which resulted in lower yields of very healthy grapes that produced wines with a nice balance between alcohol and polyphenols, making them very suitable for ageing in barrel. The ageing time in barrel was slightly longer at six years. The wine is aromatic with a developed profile, spicy and tertiary (forest floor, hints of brick dust and iodine), complex and nuanced. The palate is full and round, with polished tannins and a long, dry finish. The nose and profile are typical of Tondonia. 250,000 bottles produced. [95/100 Luis Gutiérrez; The Wine Advocate]

Grape variety: 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, 5% Graciano, 5% Mazuelo

Taste: dry
Alcohol content: 13% vol.
Wine Advocate (Robert Parker): 95/100
Allergen information: Contains sulphites

Bottler, importer: López de Heredia, Avda. de Vizcaya 3, 26200 Haro (La Rioja), Spain