Lopez de Heredia Viña Tondonia 2012 Italy Côte Chalonnaise and Mâconnais)

Côte Chalonnaise and Mâconnais)

Another part of the grapes undergoes a special drying process in wooden crates in rooms at controlled temperature

a family-owned estate based in the village of Nantoux

and toasted brioche

The wine rests and is filtered for several weeks by gravity

Lopez de Heredia Viña Tondonia 2012 Italy Côte Chalonnaise and Mâconnais)97 points Joaqun Hidalgo (Vinous): "The 2013 Reserva Via Tondonia is a blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha and 10% Graciano and Mazuelo, grown in the calcareous soils of the Tondonia meander in Rioja Alta. Aged extensively in American oak, it offers restrained black fruit, wild herbs, balsamic hints and sweet spices with gentle cedar and vanilla notes. Medium bodied with chalky grip and a layered, tertiary finish, this is a benchmark