Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Blanco, López de Heredia - 1973

Name: Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Blanco, López de Heredia
Brand: Lopez de Heredia
SKU: 47245
Price: 1149.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 47245 750 mL

A highly aromatic wine, with baked apricot and hazelnuts and an intensely savory side. The palate is ever-evolving. Pairs exceptionally well with buttery scrambled eggs and sautéed oyster mushrooms, prawns and young garlic, or cod croquettes.

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Color

White

Vintage

1973

Country

Spain

Region

Rioja

Sub-Region

Rioja Alta

Producer

Lopez de Heredia

Grape Variety

Viura

Malvasia

Limited Production: Only 1 bottle(s) per customer

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Glossary

Spain

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