I had two vintages of the old-vine cuvée to taste side by side

which displays pronounced undergrowth and sage-like aromas but is not quite endowed with the energy of the excellent Saint-Juliens

This is confirmed by an incredible intensity of colour and extraction (30 days with fermentation and maceration) after five days of cold soak

Showing a good depth of color the wine offers a rich dose of chocolate covered plums and cherries with tobacco leaf

Lopez Heredia, Tondonia Tinto Reserva other_regions_italy I had two vintages ofThe 2001 Vina Tondonia Reserva is bridled with a lovely nose of decayed red fruit, fireside hearth, a touch of mulberry and small red cherry. The palate is medium bodied with fine tannins, crisp red fruits (wild strawberry and cranberry) with a sharp, vibrant, tense, tannic finish that has immense precision. There is a slight saline note lingering in the mouth after the wine has (regretfully) departed. Drink now 2030+