Lopez de Heredia Rioja Reserva Vina Tondonia 2012 agrapart The Extra Brut designation

The Extra Brut designation

Beautiful dried red and purple flowers and fruit

oxidative notes from the extended time in barrel

made from purchased fruit sourced through his friend Blair Pethel of Domaine Dublere

This rum explodes on the palate with apricot

Lopez de Heredia Rioja Reserva Vina Tondonia 2012 agrapart The Extra Brut designationFrom one of Spain's most historic bodegasoperating since 1877this traditional Reserva represents serious old school Rioja. Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, and Mazuelo spent six years aging in American oak before bottling. A dry year yielded healthy grapes with perfect balance between alcohol and tannin. The garnet wine reveals ash and plum marmalade aromas with herbal undertones, a chalky texture, and a compact, flavorful finish built for decades