Tondonia Vina Bosconia Reserva 2012

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Tondonia
Label Name:
 
Vina Bosconia Reserva
Vintage:
 
2012
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
Rioja Alta, La Rioja. (Viña Bosconia / El Bosque vineyard near Haro).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Tempranillo 80%, Garnacha (Grenache) 15%, Graciano & Mazuelo (combined) 5%.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Key scores: James Suckling 95, Tim Atkin 95, Wine Advocate (Luis Gutiérrez) 93, Peñín 94. typical release after long barrel ageing

Tasting Note
Deep ruby with orange rim; savory earthy red berries, tobacco, walnut, mushroom and five-spice notes. High acidity, fine firm tannins and a long citrusy, tertiary finish with subtle caramel.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, braised beef/stew, grilled chorizo, aged Manchego; Asian: Peking duck, char siu (BBQ pork), Korean bulgogi, miso-glazed aubergine—rich umami and fatty meats complement the wine's acidity and savory tannins.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermented traditionally and aged 5–6 years in used American oak barrels, hand racked (twice yearly), fined with egg whites and bottled unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
R. López de Heredia (Viña Tondonia) — family-owned since c.1877, four generations preserving traditional winemaking and long barrel/bottle ageing; Viña Bosconia sits on south-facing limestone-clay slopes (c.15 ha).