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R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Rioja Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva 1976

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Generous, lively and complex. This round red is still rich with fruit flavors of black cherry and plum, enhanced by cigar box, sandalwood and mineral notes that echo on the long, complex finish. Balanced, firm and fresh.--López de Heredia vertical. Drink now through 2010. 3,330 cases made.

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85 Elegant and sweet in a Burgundian style, with vanilla and raspberry flavors that are smooth and silky. Not big, but stylish. Drink now. 3,330 cases made. —null

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Wine Type and Color

Red Still

Magazine Issue

Feb 28, 2002

Summary

Primary Grape

Tempranillo

Tempranillo traces its origins to the Iberian Peninsula. It's still most associated with Spain, notably the Rioja and Ribera del Duero regions. It is also widely grown in Portugal, where it's known as Tinta Roriz. There are some notable plantings in Argentina, too.

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R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Rioja Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva 1976

Generous, lively and complex. This round red is still rich with fruit flavors of black cherry and plum, enhanced by cigar box, sandalwood and mineral notes that echo on the long, complex finish. Balanced, firm and fresh.--López de Heredia vertical. Drink now through 2010. 3,330 cases made.

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85 Elegant and sweet in a Burgundian style, with vanilla and raspberry flavors that are smooth and silky. Not big, but stylish. Drink now. 3,330 cases made. —null

Wine Type and Color

Red Still

Magazine Issue

Feb 28, 2002

Primary Grape

Tempranillo

Tempranillo traces its origins to the Iberian Peninsula. It's still most associated with Spain, notably the Rioja and Ribera del Duero regions. It is also widely grown in Portugal, where it's known as Tinta Roriz. There are some notable plantings in Argentina, too.

Read More

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