Tondonia Vina Bosconia Reserva 2014

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Tondonia
Label Name:
 
Vina Bosconia Reserva
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
Rioja (Haro, Viña Bosconia/El Bosque)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Tempranillo 80%, Garnacha 10-15%, Graciano 3-5%, Mazuelo (Carignan) 2-5%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (Luis Gutiérrez) 94+ (2025); Vinous (Joaquín Hidalgo/Antonio Galloni) 95; James Suckling 94; Tim Atkin 94

Tasting Note
Elegant, savory Rioja with black cherry, plum, leather, dried herbs and subtle spice; fine tannins, bright acidity and a long, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, grilled beef, aged Manchego, charcuterie; Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu pork, rich Sichuan dishes.

Production Method
Fermented in old oak vats with indigenous yeasts; matured ~60 months in neutral American oak barrels; hand-racked and bottled traditionally.

Vineyard Info
Bodegas R. López de Heredia (Viña Tondonia), family-owned since 1877. Viña Bosconia (El Bosque) is a 15ha estate near Haro with mostly Tempranillo vines (~40 years average).