López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Rioja Reserva, 2004 pinot grigio and others from 40 year

and others from 40 year old south-facing vineyards at the top of the estate

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With a lower alcohol content and aging done "its lees"

and coffee grounds

López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Rioja Reserva, 2004 pinot grigio and others from 40 yearThe Tondonia is made of 75% Tempranillo, 15% Garnacho, and 10% Graciano and Mazuelo (Ma thoo ello). The harvest is done in September to early October, all done by hand, cutting with a curved knife "corquete", prevents the grape breaking causing fermentation prematurely. The wine is aged 6 years in large American oak barrels handmade by the Lpez de Heredia coopers, racked twice per year and at least 4 years spent in bottle before release. It shows a