R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Reserva 2001 The First Tasting Citrus peel

Citrus peel

The short lees contact contributes a subtle texture that rounds out mid-palate cleanly

The palate is dry

and exotic spices

and damp earth

R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Reserva 2001 The First Tasting Citrus peelGrape: Tempranillo Blend Vintage: 2001 Type: Red This traditional Rioja Alta red wine is an estate blend composed mostly of Tempranillo with Garnacha, Graciano, and Mazuelo. Sourced from the historic Via Tondonia vineyard, the fruit grows on alluvial clay limestone terraces along the Ebro River. The winemaking utilizes low intervention protocols, featuring a spontaneous fermentation driven by native oak vat yeasts without temperature control. It