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Viña Tondonia Reserva, Lopez de Heredia - 2012

Name: Viña Tondonia Reserva, Lopez de Heredia
Brand: Lopez de Heredia
SKU: 38316
Price: 57.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 38316 750 mL

The incredible youth and power on the palate are simply amazing. The venerable Lopez de Heredia estate is famed for their age worthy wines and traditional winemaking practices. Visiting their estate is like stepping back in time.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2012

Country

Spain

Region

Rioja

Producer

Lopez de Heredia

Grape Variety

Tempranillo

Production Methods

Organic

Practicing Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard.

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