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2011 Vina Tondonia Tinto, Reserva, Bodegas R. Lopez de Heredia, Rioja, Spain
Past peakPlentifulNeal Martin 94/100
The 2011 Vina Tondonia Reserva Rioja was ordered during a run of disappointing wines. It has a youthful nose, probably still too young to broach, with black plum, clove, hints of star anis and smoke. Lovely definition, though not as powerful as other vintages tasted. The palate is quite firm and structured with grippy tannins that frame the dusky black fruit with veins of blue fruit towards the finish. There is a seriousness about this Tondonia that I appreciate, though frankly, I would cellar for another decade.
Colour / grapeRed · Graciano, Grenache/Garnacha, Tempranillo/Tinto Fino/Tinto Roriz
RegionRioja, Spain
Drink window2017–2017
2017Past peak2026
Best withBeef, Lamb, Veal, Poultry