R LOPEZ HEREDIA VINA TONDONIA GRAN RSVA 1981 750ML
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$449.99
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Description
95 Points! Wine Advocate
A vibrant nose reminiscent of coeval Burgundy, with scents of citrus peel, orange rind, and singed leather. The palate has a penetrating orange peel and tart cherry entry with a potent earthy core. Well-balanced and energetic finish underpinned by crisp dry tannins. Will age effortlessly.
Product Details
| Category | High End Fine Wine |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Rioja |
| Varietal | Tempranillo |
| Producer | Lopez de Heredia |
| Vintage | 1981 |
| Size | 750 ml |
| Classification | Grand Reserva |
| Container | Bottle |
| Rater | Wine Advocate |
| Rating | 95 Points |
| Wine Style | Red |
Expert Reviews
The 1981 Vina Tondonia Gran Reserva has a vibrant nose reminiscent of coeval Burgundy, with scents of citrus peel, orange rind, singed leather and a Tuscan delicatessen. The palate has a penetrating orange peel and tart cherry entry with potent earthy notes at its core. It is supremely well-balanced with an energetic finish underpinned by crisp dry tannins. This wonderful Rioja is drinking perfectly now and will age effortlessly.
Light red. Strawberry, dried cherry, vanilla, rose oil and cigar box on the highly perfumed nose. Silky red fruit, spicecake and floral pastille flavors are braced by juicy acidity, which adds lift and clarity. The vanilla and floral notes return on a very long, smooth, smoke-tinged finish that features just a hint of fine-grained tannins.