Spain

Graciano (Bovale)

Tempranillo (Tinto del Pais)

R. Lopez de Heredia

R. Lopez de Heredia Tondonia Tinto Gran Reserva Rioja

Rioja

The nose is silky, porous and intensely fruity with raspberries and blackberries. There are also rose hips, red carnations, dry forest floor and some tobacco. It is complex and very appealing. The palate is medium-bodied, silky, intensely fruity and very acidic. The tannins are fine-grained and fully integrated, and it is beautifully balanced. The finish is very long, fruity, acidic and complex. 

It’s lovely to drink now, but still seems young, so it could easily age for another 20+ years.

Expert

This is a brilliant vintage and the Maria believes it can be compared to 1964. The nose is silky, deep, open and intensely fruity with raspberries and cherries. There are also red roses, dry forest floor and some chocolate. The palate is slim, porous, intensely fruity, medium acidic, and with fine-grained but noticeable tannins. It is still very primary. The finish is long, silky and fruity. It's lovely now, but can easily be aged for 20+ years.

Sommelier

Amatør

The nose is fruity with raspberries, blackberries and crow berries. There is also dry forest floor, moss and black tea. It is fresh and surprisingly primary. The palate is lean, silky and fruity in medium intensity. It is moderately acidic and nicely balanced. The finish is very long and complex. It is a brilliant wine that is lovely to drink now, but can age for at least another 20 years.