López de Heredia - Viña Tondonia Rioja Reserva 2011 (375ml)

López de Heredia - Viña Tondonia Rioja Reserva 2011 (375ml)Lpez de Heredia is a storied Rioja property founded in 1877. It is one of the most respected and traditional producers in the Rioja region today. As always, Lpez de Heredia only uses grapes grown in the region. Lpez de Heredia is known for its reds as well as its whites. These wines often are aged in oak as long as the reds. The long exposure to the oak results in wines that have marked oaky taste. However, a few years in the bottle smooths out these

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