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Wine In Stock
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California | 1 | - |
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Piedmont | 12 | - |
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Behold the symphony of flavours encapsulated within the bottle of Livia Fontana Barolo Riserva Bussia 2015. This fine vintage, produced by the venerable Fontana family in the heart of Italy's celebrated Piedmont region, is a testament to meticulous viticulture and refined winemaking. The estate, boasting eight generations of winemaking lineage, expertly crafted this Riserva from Nebbiolo grapes sourced exclusively from the Bussia vineyard. The harvest in 2015 witnessed an exceptional growing season, echoing in the wine's unparalleled quality. Livia Fontana Barolo Riserva Bussia 2015 basks in delicate maturation for 36 months in large Slavonian oak barrels, yielding aromatic complexity and a tannic intensity. Revel in the intoxicating bouquet of roses, violets, cherry, and licorice, matched perfectly by bold, refined flavours graced with a lingering finish. Savour the unique harmony of power and elegance in every sip of this exquisite Barolo, a true reflection of the illustrious terroir of Bussia. |
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Piedmont | 3 | - |
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Experience the essence of Piedmontese grandeur with the Livia Fontana Barolo Riserva Bussia 2015. Hailing from one of Barolo's most iconic cru, the Bussia, each bottle tells a story of centuries-old tradition of the Fontana family. Impeccably crafted from hand-harvested Nebbiolo grapes, this single-vineyard beauty is cellared for five years, three of which are in Slavonian oak casks to achieve its distinctive Riserva status. The result is a deep garnet elixir, bursting with plush flavours of ripe cherries, tobacco and warm spices that linger on the palate. Its tenacious tannins and vibrant acidity promise a rewarding evolution for decades to come. Seductive yet serious, the Livia Fontana Barolo Riserva Bussia 2015 encapsulates the respectful integration of modern winemaking techniques with Alba's natural gifts. This hidden gem is a testament to the elegance of Italian winemaking, meriting a pride of place in any seasoned collector's cellar. |
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Piedmont | 39 | - |
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£617.60 |
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The Livia Fontana Barolo Riserva Bussia 2015 is a true jewel of Italian viniculture, fêted by oenophiles for its ethereal depth and sublime complexity. Produced in the revered Barolo region in Piemonte, Livia Fontana contrives this Riserva exclusively from Nebbiolo grapes grown on the south-facing slopes of the Bussia terroir. Following a diligent and precise fermentation process, the wine is matured for an extensive three-year period in Slavonian oak barrels. This bestows upon the Livia Fontana Barolo Riserva Bussia 2015 its full-bodied intensity, blossoming with aromas of ripe fruit, spice, and delicate floral undertones. The palate is made memorable by its silky textures and profound, lasting finish. Renowned critic James Suckling awarded this 2015 vintage an impressive 96 points, further affirming Livia Fontana’s six-generations of commitment to excellence in winemaking. A timeless expression of its cherished vineyards, the Livia Fontana Barolo Riserva Bussia 2015 was created to be savoured by true connoisseurs. |
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Piedmont | 3 | - |
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£288.80 |
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Immerse yourself in a sublime tasting experience with the Livia Fontana Barolo Villero 2013. Produced in Italy’s renowned Piedmont region, this exemplary vintage emanates tradition and mastery. Livia Fontana, a prestigious seventh-generation winemaking family, is celebrated for their passion and commitment to creating high quality wines. This Barolo Villero, made entirely from Nebbiolo grapes, is a testament to their expertise. Aged for 26 months in oak barrels, the Livia Fontana Barolo Villero 2013 exudes harmonious notes of mature fruit, fragrant flora and tantalising spice. The wine exhibits a compelling complexity, encapsulating nuances of cocoa, leather, and a subtly earthy undertone. The judicious use of oak has adorned the wine with silky, well-integrated tannins. This complex wine, with its elegant structure and lengthy finish, is a true standout. Pair it with a rich, savoury dish and let the luxury of the Livia Fontana Barolo Villero 2013 unfurl on your palate. |
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Piedmont | 30 | - |
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£151.99 |
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Experience the exquisite Livia Fontana Barolo Villero 2016, a testament to Italian winemaking heritage. This prestigious Barolo hails from the coveted Villero vineyard in Castiglione Falletto, amidst Piemonte’s rolling hills. Expertly curated by the Fontana family, noted vignerons for eight generations. The Livia Fontana Barolo Villero 2016 is characterised by its aromatic complexity, expressing notes of rose petals, truffles, tobacco, and cherries in liquor. Elegantly crafted using traditional methods and extended maceration in stainless steel tanks, it is then matured in Slavonia oak barrels for two years, enhancing its strategic structure and depth. The 2016 vintage captures the perfect balance between power and finesse, ensuring an extraordinary persistence on the palate. A wine for contemplation, Livia Fontana Barolo Villero 2016 seduces with its refinement and sensorial depth. Savour its avant-garde interpretation of the nobility of Nebbiolo, a triumph of Italian viticulture. |
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Piedmont | 2 | - |
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Immerse yourself in the rich character of the Livia Fontana Barolo Villero 2016, expertly crafted in the prestigious Barolo region of northwest Italy. Renowned for potent, full-bodied reds, Livia Fontana, a historic winery, has meticulously produced this masterpiece, under the careful supervision of eighth generation vintner, Marco Fontana. The Nebbiolo grapes are carefully aged for 38 months in large Slavonian oak barrels, ensuring a magnificent balance of power and finesse. This wine releases an enchanting bouquet of red and black fruits, mingling with notes of spices, and undergrowth. The palate offers a full body with velvety tannins and a long, lingering finish. A distinctly sophisticated product, Livia Fontana Barolo Villero 2016 is a testament to the expertise and passion of its creator. An impeccable choice for discerning enthusiasts seeking the embodiment of Barolo's cherished terroir in every sip. |
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Piedmont | 95 | - |
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£355.18 |
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Unrivalled in richness and complexity, the remarkable Livia Fontana Barolo Villero 2016 2016 is a veritable masterpiece from Piedmont, Italy. This elegant red wine is a product of the Fontana family's eight generations of vinicultural geniuses. The Villero vineyard is well-known for its underlying clay and calcareous soil, fostering the unique complexity of the Nebbiolo grapes. The wine itself is an incarnation of meticulous craftsmanship and tradition, encompassing a distinct 3-year majestic repose in Slavonian oak, complementing the robust tannins and harmonising the wine's acerbity. The result is a Barolo depicted by a vibrant ruby-red hue, seducing the senses with a fragrant bouquet of dark cherries, rose petals and hints of truffle. Upon the palate, splashes of forest fruits, liquorice and subtle undertones of tobacco round out a remarkably long and harmonious finish. Ideal for cellaring, the Livia Fontana Barolo Villero 2016 will continue to reward sincere wine collectors over the ensuing decade. |
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Piedmont | 12 | - |
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£164.27 |
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An exquisite offering from the heart of Italy's Piedmont region, the Livia Fontana Barolo Villero 2017 is a testament to masterful winemaking. This prestigious red hails from the distinguished Villero vineyard in Castiglione Falletto, owned and maintained by the Fontana family for eight generations. Known for their dedication to organic farming and respect for the land, the Fontanas use traditional winemaking techniques and French oak for aging to produce this sublime Barolo. The Livia Fontana Barolo Villero 2017 is noble and robust, displaying nuanced complexity; ripe red berries and truffle notes are beautifully balanced by vivacious acidity and firm, ripe tannins. Remarkably harmonious and expressive, this fine wine reveals an impressive ageing potential, ensuring a paragon of Piedmontese nobility that is destined to impress for decades. Allow it to slowly unfurl its luminary magic and you'll find it as mesmerising on the palate as it is on the nose. |
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Piedmont | 1 | - |
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£359.74 |
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From the esteemed cellars of family-run winery Livia Fontana, arises the elegant Livia Fontana Barolo Villero 2017. Conceived in the picturesque locale of Castiglione Falletto, a renowned sub-region of Italy's prestigious Barolo wine circle, this vintage personifies the superior wine tradition of the Piedmont region. The Villero 2017 is a testament to meticulous viticulture, with Nebbiolo grapes hand-harvested from the south-east facing Villero vineyard. Introduced to a fermentation period of 15 days, this wine is aged for 24 months, first in French Oak barrels, and later in traditional Slavonian Oak casks before bottling. The notable terroir synthesis reflects in the wine's graceful ruby hue and complex bouquet of red fruits and spice. For the sophisticated palate, Livia Fontana Barolo Villero 2017 offers an inebriating crescendo of aromatic richness, tannic structure and prolonged finish. A triumphant symphony that honours the essence of Barolo. |
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Piedmont | 40 | - |
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£396.80 |
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Experience the enchanting harmonious melodies of the Livia Fontana Barolo Villero 2017. This superior wine is a jewel from the renowned Livia Fontana winery, located in the heart of Italy’s celebrated Barolo region. A family enterprise dating back eight generations, their wines brilliantly encapsulate traditional winemaking practices. The Villero 2017, created from 100% Nebbiolo grapes, exudes fine elegance with its rich, complex and balanced structure. Meticulously aged for 38 months in Slavonian oak barrels, its dazzling resume is accompanied by an aromatic ensemble of red fruits, spices and floral notes. On the palate, the wine presents a harmony of flavours echoing dried fruit, cigar box, and subtle hints of chocolate, rounding off in a persistent and memorable finish. When you uncork the Livia Fontana Barolo Villero 2017, you're not just tasting a wine - you're partaking in an Italian legacy, a testament to unwavering commitment to premium quality and authenticity. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (JS) |
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£234.35 |
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James Suckling (98)This is intense and complex yet subtle with fantastic aromas of rose petal, plum, clove and fresh mushroom. Hints of stems. Full body, focused and polished with a linear line of tannins and fabulous length. A beauty. Better after 2021 but already a joy to taste. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 100 (JS) |
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£551.98 |
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James Suckling (100)Blackberries, black walnuts and black cherries, as well as loads of chewy tannins. Some smoked wood, wood tannins and even black truffles. It’s full-bodied and powerful with loads going on. It just keeps growing on the palate. So much wet earth and black olive at the finish with porcini mushrooms, too. Needs time to soften. Crazy finish. Try after 2025. |
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California | 6 | 96 (WA) |
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£2,903.98 |
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Wine Advocate (96)Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain opens with provocative dark chocolate and black cherries notes with underlying notions of tilled soil, plum preserves, spice cake, cracked pepper and yeast extract plus a waft of truffles. Big, concentrated, full-bodied and muscular in the mouth, the palate offers a very firm backbone and wonderful freshness supporting the generous fruit, finishing on a persistent mineral note |
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California | 1 | 99 (JD) |
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)From a site Chris calls their closest to Bordeaux, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain flirts with perfection and tastes like the essence of this cooler mountain terroir. Blueberries, cassis, plums, menthol, and violet notes all emerge from this full-bodied, elegant, yet incredibly sexy, seamless 2015 that has fine, fine tannin, and a finish that won’t quit. With both mouthfilling power and richness as well as elegance and finesse, it’s an incredible wine that could come from nowhere else. Drink it anytime over the coming 2-3 decades. |
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California | 1 | 94+ (VN) |
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£2,303.98 |
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Vinous (94+)Good deep ruby. Rich aromas of currant and graphite minerality. Lush, round and large-scaled, with strong rocky and mineral qualities adding interest to its very sexy flavors of black raspberry and spices. Dry, classic, powerful cabernet whose broad tannins are amazingly supple for Mount Veeder. Finishes subtle and extremely long. An excellent vintage for this bottling, which is from vines planted at 1,700 feet. |
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California | 2 | 100 (WA) |
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£2,273.98 |
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Wine Advocate (100)The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder is as compelling a Cabernet Sauvignon as one could ever hope to taste. This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from a high-elevation site boasts an inky/purple color, and smells of ink, blueberry liqueur, blackberries, black raspberries, mulberries, licorice, charcoal and camphor. With magnificent fruit richness, a layered, full-bodied mouthfeel, and incredible length, this seamlessly constructed 2012 should provide immense pleasure for 25+ years. Kudos to winemaker Chris Carpenter as he is clearly at the top of his game. |
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California | 1 | 100 (JD) |
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£1,206.40 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder is beautifully complete, with a layered, multi-dimensional, elegant profile that's more structured than the Diamond Mountain, yet more seamless and approachable than the Howell Mountain. Crème de cassis, Asian spice, smoked earth, incense and sandalwood note all flow to full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon that has no hard edges, ultra-fine tannin, incredible purity of fruit, and a great finish. As with all these 2014s, it's not about huge richness and opulence and more about purity, nuance and balance. It's a damn near perfect wine that will only get better with 2-4 years of bottle age and keep for three to four decades. |
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California | 1 | 100 (WA) |
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£1,137.25 |
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Wine Advocate (100)Very deep inky purple colored, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder is a little youthfully reticent at this stage, offering glimpses at freshly crushed black currants, black berries and plums with touches of dried Provence herbs, menthol, cigar boxes and Indian spices. Full-bodied with very firm, very ripe tannins and an incredible core of black fruit, earth and spice layers, it has wonderful freshness and depth, finishing long and multilayered. 618 cases produced. |
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California | 1 | 100 (JD) |
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£1,182.40 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)Unfortunately, there won’t be a 2017 due to the fires, but the perfect 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder should certain tide you over. This literally off-the-charts effort is a good as Cabernet Sauvignon gets, offering complex blueberry and blackberry fruits, violets, bay leaf, and forest floor aromas and flavors. It’s a big, structured mountain Cabernet, yet it has a seamless texture, incredible elegance paired with full-bodied power, building tannins, and a great, great finish. Hide bottles for 4-5 years and it will keep for 3+ decades. Good luck keeping your hands off it, though. Anticipated maturity: 2023-2051 |
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California | 1 | 100 (JS) |
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£1,277.99 |
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James Suckling (100)Blackberries, herbs, green pine needles, blackcurrants and lead pencil. Full-bodied with incredible structure and powerful tannins. It goes on for minutes. The structure is something else. Muscular, but the tannins give form and focus to the beautiful fruit. Mountain-grown Latour! Extraordinary. Try after 2026. |
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California | 1 | 98 (WA) |
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£1,205.99 |
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Wine Advocate (98)Very deep garnet-purple colored, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain leaps from the glass with vibrant black currant cordial, blueberry and black cherry scents with touches of tree bark, black pepper, rose hip tea and violets. The medium to full-bodied palate has a solid structure of firm, chewy tannins supporting the muscular fruit, finishing with great freshness and plenty of latent depth. Give it another 2-3 years in bottle and drink it over the next 30+. 624 cases produced. |
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California | 1 | 99 (JD) |
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£1,152.40 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)Also borderline perfection, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain District offers more conifer and pine forest notes as well as vivid blueberry fruits, a full-bodied, intense, layered mouthfeel, thrilling elegance, and a big finish. My note on this one was sprinkled with a few expletives and this wine has everything you could want from Cabernet Sauvignon. As with the other 2016s from Chris, 2-4 years of bottle age are recommended. |
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Rioja | 2 | - |
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£360.72 |
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Rioja | 2 | 93 (WA) |
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£290.66 |
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Wine Advocate (93)2015 was considered a very good vintage, because it was warm, dry and healthy, and the 2015 Viña Gravonia Blanco has a little more alcohol at 13%—only half a degree makes a big difference, and the wine is not as lively as other cooler vintages. For María José López de Heredia, the wine is too alcoholic; the vintage had perfect ripeness and the grapes were super healthy, but the wine lacks the citrus freshness and the vibrancy Gravonia should have. 27,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in November 2021. The wine matured for four years in well-seasoned American oak barrels. |
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Rioja | 1 | 93 (WA) |
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£854.66 |
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Wine Advocate (93)The 2011 Viña Tondonia Blanco Reserva reflects a warm and ripe year, and the wine is more evolved and already hints at some caramel and honey. It has a mellow palate without the vibrancy of the 2010 I tasted next to it. This wine matured in used, ancient American oak barrels for six years. 19,000 bottles were filled in November 2019. |
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Rioja | 1 | 96 (WA) |
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£247.09 |
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Wine Advocate (96)Following the appreciation of the 2007 vintage from María José López de Heredia, the red 2007 Viña Tondonia Reserva is showing great, revealing unusual finesse and elegance. The nose is a little reticent but nuanced and complex, a little shy rather than explosive. The palate is medium-bodied, and the tannins are very refined. This has to be one of the finest vintages of Viña Tondonia Reserva of recent years. 200,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in November 2015. |
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Rioja | 1 | 97 (TA) |
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Tim Atkin MW (97)Tondonia's reds have been on an upward curve recently and are now at the same level as the bodega's world-class whites. This is a fine, elegant, savoury, low-alcohol blend of Tempranillo with 20% Garnacha and 5% each of Mazuelo and Graciano, combining summer berry fruit, racy acidity, granular tannins and an earthy, balsamic undertone. Good now, but this will develop further in bottle. |
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Rioja | 1 | 96 (WA) |
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£236.29 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The 2010 Viña Tondonia Reserva has all I expect from a Reserva from Tondonia, complexity, elegance and evolution, a developed nose with notes of forest floor and wild berries, herbs and flowers, a touch of iodine, brick dust and very fine, polished tannins. It has the seriousness and elegance of Tondonia. This is a blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacho (they use the masculine form of the name of the grape) and 5% each Graciano and Mazuelo that fermented in the ancient oak vats from when the winery was created 144 years ago and matured in well-seasoned, American oak barrels for six years. It has 13% alcohol, a pH of 3.4 and 6.6 grams of acidity. 260,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in May 2017. |
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Rioja | 1 | 95 (JS) |
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£232.69 |
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James Suckling (95)A traditional beauty that effuses iron, warm earth and savory tobacco leaves, together with plums, spices and orange zest. This is juicy and still tight, with firm but savory tannins. Medium-weight and quite zesty in texture, as is the case with the other López de Heredia reds tasted this session. Drink now or hold. |
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£200.00 |
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Behold the symphony of flavours encapsulated within the bottle of Livia Fontana Barolo Riserva Bussia 2015. This fine vintage, produced by the venerable Fontana family in the heart of Italy's celebrated Piedmont region, is a testament to meticulous viticulture and refined winemaking. The estate, boasting eight generations of winemaking lineage, expertly crafted this Riserva from Nebbiolo grapes sourced exclusively from the Bussia vineyard. The harvest in 2015 witnessed an exceptional growing season, echoing in the wine's unparalleled quality. Livia Fontana Barolo Riserva Bussia 2015 basks in delicate maturation for 36 months in large Slavonian oak barrels, yielding aromatic complexity and a tannic intensity. Revel in the intoxicating bouquet of roses, violets, cherry, and licorice, matched perfectly by bold, refined flavours graced with a lingering finish. Savour the unique harmony of power and elegance in every sip of this exquisite Barolo, a true reflection of the illustrious terroir of Bussia. |
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£350.00 |
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Experience the essence of Piedmontese grandeur with the Livia Fontana Barolo Riserva Bussia 2015. Hailing from one of Barolo's most iconic cru, the Bussia, each bottle tells a story of centuries-old tradition of the Fontana family. Impeccably crafted from hand-harvested Nebbiolo grapes, this single-vineyard beauty is cellared for five years, three of which are in Slavonian oak casks to achieve its distinctive Riserva status. The result is a deep garnet elixir, bursting with plush flavours of ripe cherries, tobacco and warm spices that linger on the palate. Its tenacious tannins and vibrant acidity promise a rewarding evolution for decades to come. Seductive yet serious, the Livia Fontana Barolo Riserva Bussia 2015 encapsulates the respectful integration of modern winemaking techniques with Alba's natural gifts. This hidden gem is a testament to the elegance of Italian winemaking, meriting a pride of place in any seasoned collector's cellar. |
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Piedmont | 39 | - |
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£494.00 |
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The Livia Fontana Barolo Riserva Bussia 2015 is a true jewel of Italian viniculture, fêted by oenophiles for its ethereal depth and sublime complexity. Produced in the revered Barolo region in Piemonte, Livia Fontana contrives this Riserva exclusively from Nebbiolo grapes grown on the south-facing slopes of the Bussia terroir. Following a diligent and precise fermentation process, the wine is matured for an extensive three-year period in Slavonian oak barrels. This bestows upon the Livia Fontana Barolo Riserva Bussia 2015 its full-bodied intensity, blossoming with aromas of ripe fruit, spice, and delicate floral undertones. The palate is made memorable by its silky textures and profound, lasting finish. Renowned critic James Suckling awarded this 2015 vintage an impressive 96 points, further affirming Livia Fontana’s six-generations of commitment to excellence in winemaking. A timeless expression of its cherished vineyards, the Livia Fontana Barolo Riserva Bussia 2015 was created to be savoured by true connoisseurs. |
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£220.00 |
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Immerse yourself in a sublime tasting experience with the Livia Fontana Barolo Villero 2013. Produced in Italy’s renowned Piedmont region, this exemplary vintage emanates tradition and mastery. Livia Fontana, a prestigious seventh-generation winemaking family, is celebrated for their passion and commitment to creating high quality wines. This Barolo Villero, made entirely from Nebbiolo grapes, is a testament to their expertise. Aged for 26 months in oak barrels, the Livia Fontana Barolo Villero 2013 exudes harmonious notes of mature fruit, fragrant flora and tantalising spice. The wine exhibits a compelling complexity, encapsulating nuances of cocoa, leather, and a subtly earthy undertone. The judicious use of oak has adorned the wine with silky, well-integrated tannins. This complex wine, with its elegant structure and lengthy finish, is a true standout. Pair it with a rich, savoury dish and let the luxury of the Livia Fontana Barolo Villero 2013 unfurl on your palate. |
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Piedmont | 30 | - |
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£120.00 |
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Experience the exquisite Livia Fontana Barolo Villero 2016, a testament to Italian winemaking heritage. This prestigious Barolo hails from the coveted Villero vineyard in Castiglione Falletto, amidst Piemonte’s rolling hills. Expertly curated by the Fontana family, noted vignerons for eight generations. The Livia Fontana Barolo Villero 2016 is characterised by its aromatic complexity, expressing notes of rose petals, truffles, tobacco, and cherries in liquor. Elegantly crafted using traditional methods and extended maceration in stainless steel tanks, it is then matured in Slavonia oak barrels for two years, enhancing its strategic structure and depth. The 2016 vintage captures the perfect balance between power and finesse, ensuring an extraordinary persistence on the palate. A wine for contemplation, Livia Fontana Barolo Villero 2016 seduces with its refinement and sensorial depth. Savour its avant-garde interpretation of the nobility of Nebbiolo, a triumph of Italian viticulture. |
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Piedmont | 2 | - |
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£240.00 |
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Immerse yourself in the rich character of the Livia Fontana Barolo Villero 2016, expertly crafted in the prestigious Barolo region of northwest Italy. Renowned for potent, full-bodied reds, Livia Fontana, a historic winery, has meticulously produced this masterpiece, under the careful supervision of eighth generation vintner, Marco Fontana. The Nebbiolo grapes are carefully aged for 38 months in large Slavonian oak barrels, ensuring a magnificent balance of power and finesse. This wine releases an enchanting bouquet of red and black fruits, mingling with notes of spices, and undergrowth. The palate offers a full body with velvety tannins and a long, lingering finish. A distinctly sophisticated product, Livia Fontana Barolo Villero 2016 is a testament to the expertise and passion of its creator. An impeccable choice for discerning enthusiasts seeking the embodiment of Barolo's cherished terroir in every sip. |
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Piedmont | 95 | - |
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£276.00 |
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Unrivalled in richness and complexity, the remarkable Livia Fontana Barolo Villero 2016 2016 is a veritable masterpiece from Piedmont, Italy. This elegant red wine is a product of the Fontana family's eight generations of vinicultural geniuses. The Villero vineyard is well-known for its underlying clay and calcareous soil, fostering the unique complexity of the Nebbiolo grapes. The wine itself is an incarnation of meticulous craftsmanship and tradition, encompassing a distinct 3-year majestic repose in Slavonian oak, complementing the robust tannins and harmonising the wine's acerbity. The result is a Barolo depicted by a vibrant ruby-red hue, seducing the senses with a fragrant bouquet of dark cherries, rose petals and hints of truffle. Upon the palate, splashes of forest fruits, liquorice and subtle undertones of tobacco round out a remarkably long and harmonious finish. Ideal for cellaring, the Livia Fontana Barolo Villero 2016 will continue to reward sincere wine collectors over the ensuing decade. |
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£130.00 |
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An exquisite offering from the heart of Italy's Piedmont region, the Livia Fontana Barolo Villero 2017 is a testament to masterful winemaking. This prestigious red hails from the distinguished Villero vineyard in Castiglione Falletto, owned and maintained by the Fontana family for eight generations. Known for their dedication to organic farming and respect for the land, the Fontanas use traditional winemaking techniques and French oak for aging to produce this sublime Barolo. The Livia Fontana Barolo Villero 2017 is noble and robust, displaying nuanced complexity; ripe red berries and truffle notes are beautifully balanced by vivacious acidity and firm, ripe tannins. Remarkably harmonious and expressive, this fine wine reveals an impressive ageing potential, ensuring a paragon of Piedmontese nobility that is destined to impress for decades. Allow it to slowly unfurl its luminary magic and you'll find it as mesmerising on the palate as it is on the nose. |
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From the esteemed cellars of family-run winery Livia Fontana, arises the elegant Livia Fontana Barolo Villero 2017. Conceived in the picturesque locale of Castiglione Falletto, a renowned sub-region of Italy's prestigious Barolo wine circle, this vintage personifies the superior wine tradition of the Piedmont region. The Villero 2017 is a testament to meticulous viticulture, with Nebbiolo grapes hand-harvested from the south-east facing Villero vineyard. Introduced to a fermentation period of 15 days, this wine is aged for 24 months, first in French Oak barrels, and later in traditional Slavonian Oak casks before bottling. The notable terroir synthesis reflects in the wine's graceful ruby hue and complex bouquet of red fruits and spice. For the sophisticated palate, Livia Fontana Barolo Villero 2017 offers an inebriating crescendo of aromatic richness, tannic structure and prolonged finish. A triumphant symphony that honours the essence of Barolo. |
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£310.00 |
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Experience the enchanting harmonious melodies of the Livia Fontana Barolo Villero 2017. This superior wine is a jewel from the renowned Livia Fontana winery, located in the heart of Italy’s celebrated Barolo region. A family enterprise dating back eight generations, their wines brilliantly encapsulate traditional winemaking practices. The Villero 2017, created from 100% Nebbiolo grapes, exudes fine elegance with its rich, complex and balanced structure. Meticulously aged for 38 months in Slavonian oak barrels, its dazzling resume is accompanied by an aromatic ensemble of red fruits, spices and floral notes. On the palate, the wine presents a harmony of flavours echoing dried fruit, cigar box, and subtle hints of chocolate, rounding off in a persistent and memorable finish. When you uncork the Livia Fontana Barolo Villero 2017, you're not just tasting a wine - you're partaking in an Italian legacy, a testament to unwavering commitment to premium quality and authenticity. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (JS) |
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£176.00 |
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James Suckling (98)This is intense and complex yet subtle with fantastic aromas of rose petal, plum, clove and fresh mushroom. Hints of stems. Full body, focused and polished with a linear line of tannins and fabulous length. A beauty. Better after 2021 but already a joy to taste. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 100 (JS) |
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£440.00 |
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James Suckling (100)Blackberries, black walnuts and black cherries, as well as loads of chewy tannins. Some smoked wood, wood tannins and even black truffles. It’s full-bodied and powerful with loads going on. It just keeps growing on the palate. So much wet earth and black olive at the finish with porcini mushrooms, too. Needs time to soften. Crazy finish. Try after 2025. |
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California | 6 | 96 (WA) |
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£2,400.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain opens with provocative dark chocolate and black cherries notes with underlying notions of tilled soil, plum preserves, spice cake, cracked pepper and yeast extract plus a waft of truffles. Big, concentrated, full-bodied and muscular in the mouth, the palate offers a very firm backbone and wonderful freshness supporting the generous fruit, finishing on a persistent mineral note |
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California | 1 | 99 (JD) |
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£995.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)From a site Chris calls their closest to Bordeaux, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain flirts with perfection and tastes like the essence of this cooler mountain terroir. Blueberries, cassis, plums, menthol, and violet notes all emerge from this full-bodied, elegant, yet incredibly sexy, seamless 2015 that has fine, fine tannin, and a finish that won’t quit. With both mouthfilling power and richness as well as elegance and finesse, it’s an incredible wine that could come from nowhere else. Drink it anytime over the coming 2-3 decades. |
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California | 1 | 94+ (VN) |
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£1,900.00 |
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Vinous (94+)Good deep ruby. Rich aromas of currant and graphite minerality. Lush, round and large-scaled, with strong rocky and mineral qualities adding interest to its very sexy flavors of black raspberry and spices. Dry, classic, powerful cabernet whose broad tannins are amazingly supple for Mount Veeder. Finishes subtle and extremely long. An excellent vintage for this bottling, which is from vines planted at 1,700 feet. |
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California | 2 | 100 (WA) |
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£1,875.00 |
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Wine Advocate (100)The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder is as compelling a Cabernet Sauvignon as one could ever hope to taste. This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from a high-elevation site boasts an inky/purple color, and smells of ink, blueberry liqueur, blackberries, black raspberries, mulberries, licorice, charcoal and camphor. With magnificent fruit richness, a layered, full-bodied mouthfeel, and incredible length, this seamlessly constructed 2012 should provide immense pleasure for 25+ years. Kudos to winemaker Chris Carpenter as he is clearly at the top of his game. |
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California | 1 | 100 (JD) |
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£995.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder is beautifully complete, with a layered, multi-dimensional, elegant profile that's more structured than the Diamond Mountain, yet more seamless and approachable than the Howell Mountain. Crème de cassis, Asian spice, smoked earth, incense and sandalwood note all flow to full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon that has no hard edges, ultra-fine tannin, incredible purity of fruit, and a great finish. As with all these 2014s, it's not about huge richness and opulence and more about purity, nuance and balance. It's a damn near perfect wine that will only get better with 2-4 years of bottle age and keep for three to four decades. |
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California | 1 | 100 (WA) |
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£938.00 |
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Wine Advocate (100)Very deep inky purple colored, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder is a little youthfully reticent at this stage, offering glimpses at freshly crushed black currants, black berries and plums with touches of dried Provence herbs, menthol, cigar boxes and Indian spices. Full-bodied with very firm, very ripe tannins and an incredible core of black fruit, earth and spice layers, it has wonderful freshness and depth, finishing long and multilayered. 618 cases produced. |
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California | 1 | 100 (JD) |
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£975.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)Unfortunately, there won’t be a 2017 due to the fires, but the perfect 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder should certain tide you over. This literally off-the-charts effort is a good as Cabernet Sauvignon gets, offering complex blueberry and blackberry fruits, violets, bay leaf, and forest floor aromas and flavors. It’s a big, structured mountain Cabernet, yet it has a seamless texture, incredible elegance paired with full-bodied power, building tannins, and a great, great finish. Hide bottles for 4-5 years and it will keep for 3+ decades. Good luck keeping your hands off it, though. Anticipated maturity: 2023-2051 |
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California | 1 | 100 (JS) |
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£1,055.00 |
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James Suckling (100)Blackberries, herbs, green pine needles, blackcurrants and lead pencil. Full-bodied with incredible structure and powerful tannins. It goes on for minutes. The structure is something else. Muscular, but the tannins give form and focus to the beautiful fruit. Mountain-grown Latour! Extraordinary. Try after 2026. |
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California | 1 | 98 (WA) |
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£995.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98)Very deep garnet-purple colored, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain leaps from the glass with vibrant black currant cordial, blueberry and black cherry scents with touches of tree bark, black pepper, rose hip tea and violets. The medium to full-bodied palate has a solid structure of firm, chewy tannins supporting the muscular fruit, finishing with great freshness and plenty of latent depth. Give it another 2-3 years in bottle and drink it over the next 30+. 624 cases produced. |
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California | 1 | 99 (JD) |
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£950.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)Also borderline perfection, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain District offers more conifer and pine forest notes as well as vivid blueberry fruits, a full-bodied, intense, layered mouthfeel, thrilling elegance, and a big finish. My note on this one was sprinkled with a few expletives and this wine has everything you could want from Cabernet Sauvignon. As with the other 2016s from Chris, 2-4 years of bottle age are recommended. |
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£282.00 |
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£225.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93)2015 was considered a very good vintage, because it was warm, dry and healthy, and the 2015 Viña Gravonia Blanco has a little more alcohol at 13%—only half a degree makes a big difference, and the wine is not as lively as other cooler vintages. For María José López de Heredia, the wine is too alcoholic; the vintage had perfect ripeness and the grapes were super healthy, but the wine lacks the citrus freshness and the vibrancy Gravonia should have. 27,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in November 2021. The wine matured for four years in well-seasoned American oak barrels. |
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Rioja | 1 | 93 (WA) |
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£695.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93)The 2011 Viña Tondonia Blanco Reserva reflects a warm and ripe year, and the wine is more evolved and already hints at some caramel and honey. It has a mellow palate without the vibrancy of the 2010 I tasted next to it. This wine matured in used, ancient American oak barrels for six years. 19,000 bottles were filled in November 2019. |
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Rioja | 1 | 96 (WA) |
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£188.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)Following the appreciation of the 2007 vintage from María José López de Heredia, the red 2007 Viña Tondonia Reserva is showing great, revealing unusual finesse and elegance. The nose is a little reticent but nuanced and complex, a little shy rather than explosive. The palate is medium-bodied, and the tannins are very refined. This has to be one of the finest vintages of Viña Tondonia Reserva of recent years. 200,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in November 2015. |
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Rioja | 1 | 97 (TA) |
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£180.00 |
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Tim Atkin MW (97)Tondonia's reds have been on an upward curve recently and are now at the same level as the bodega's world-class whites. This is a fine, elegant, savoury, low-alcohol blend of Tempranillo with 20% Garnacha and 5% each of Mazuelo and Graciano, combining summer berry fruit, racy acidity, granular tannins and an earthy, balsamic undertone. Good now, but this will develop further in bottle. |
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Rioja | 1 | 96 (WA) |
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£179.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The 2010 Viña Tondonia Reserva has all I expect from a Reserva from Tondonia, complexity, elegance and evolution, a developed nose with notes of forest floor and wild berries, herbs and flowers, a touch of iodine, brick dust and very fine, polished tannins. It has the seriousness and elegance of Tondonia. This is a blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacho (they use the masculine form of the name of the grape) and 5% each Graciano and Mazuelo that fermented in the ancient oak vats from when the winery was created 144 years ago and matured in well-seasoned, American oak barrels for six years. It has 13% alcohol, a pH of 3.4 and 6.6 grams of acidity. 260,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in May 2017. |
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Rioja | 1 | 95 (JS) |
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£176.00 |
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James Suckling (95)A traditional beauty that effuses iron, warm earth and savory tobacco leaves, together with plums, spices and orange zest. This is juicy and still tight, with firm but savory tannins. Medium-weight and quite zesty in texture, as is the case with the other López de Heredia reds tasted this session. Drink now or hold. |
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