López de Heredia - Viña Tondonia Rioja Reserva 2012

López de Heredia - Viña Tondonia Rioja Reserva 2012Lpez de Heredia is a storied Rioja property founded in 1877. It is one of the most respected and traditional producers in the Rioja region today. As always, Lpez de Heredia only uses grapes grown in the region. Lpez de Heredia is known for its reds as well as its whites. These wines often are aged in oak as long as the reds. The long exposure to the oak results in wines that have marked oaky taste. However, a few years in the bottle smooths out these

Here clusters of Garnacha Tintorera and Monastrell prosper as if by magic

no enzymes

They believe in a minimal approach to winemaking

There is a natural rice softness

The Abbazia di Novacella (Abbey of Novacella) has been around since the 12th century at the Northern end of Alto Adige’s Isarco Valley

their wines come exclusively from their own vineyards

who obtain a diploma in oenology

gender equality

Nichol Vineyard is among the first three pioneering wineries on the Naramata Bench

Pinot Grigio and Crisp Rosé

The name of the company comes from Vaio dei Masi

and had some success with some of them