2006 Vina Tondonia Tinto Reserva, Bodegas R. Lopez de Heredia, Rioja, Spain Size:Case (6) Stefano Frascolla

Stefano Frascolla

are now making a Super Tuscan that has come to define the region

30% Gros Manseng

For over two centuries the name of Dow has been associated with the finest Port from the vineyards of the Upper Douro Valley

Stewed fruit with more baking spices on a elegant finish

2006 Vina Tondonia Tinto Reserva, Bodegas R. Lopez de Heredia, Rioja, Spain Size:Case (6) Stefano Frascolla"The red flagship 2006 Via Tondonia Reserva was inspired by the vineyards of the Mdoc but produced with local grapes, 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacho, 5% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo, which achieved 13% alcohol in 2006. It always matures in used American oak barriques for some six years. The oldest of all the reds I tasted, it was also the one with more freshness, which speaks to the quality of the vineyard. Here, the surprise is 2006, which in some parts of