2010 Lopez de Heredia Gran Reserva Rose Vina Tondonia

Characteristics of the vintage:

EXCELLENT vintage. On that year it rained very little in comparison to a normal average year. June was very cold and as a consequence the budding as well as the fecundation were affected reducing the quantity all over Rioja in general and in our vineyards in particular. Harvest started September 27th with White grapes and October 4th with reds. It lasted until October 20th. The weather conditions during the harvest were perfect and we could harvest grapes in excellent conditions of quality that have developed in exceptional wines with a great capability of ageing and very characteristic of a great cold Rioja vintage.

Tasting note:

Colour: Onion skin colour. Nose: Fresh and persistent.Taste: Smooth and fresh with body and complexity due to the ageing conditions.

Grape Varieties: Garnacho (60%), Tempranillo (30%), and Viura (10%), all from our own vineyards.

Ageing period in barrels: 4 years being hand racked twice a year. Fined with egg whites.

Ageing period in bottle: Rest, unfiltered, bottled in 75 cl. bottles.