Category Archives: spain la rioja

CVNE Reserva Rioja 2013

Posted on February 2, 2019 by

CVNE (Compania Vinicola del Norte de Espana), pronounced coonay, DOCa Reserva Rioja, La Rioja, Spain, 2013 This wine: lot No. L170805L (on the back label), a predominantly tempranillo blend, along with garnacha, graciano and mazuelo (aka carignan), aged for at least 1 … Continue reading →

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Vina Ardanza Reserva Rioja 2009

Posted on November 10, 2018 by

Bodegas La Rioja Alta, Viña Ardanza Reserva, DOCa Rioja, La Rioja, Spain, 2009 On Rioja and its styles (courtesy The Wine Society) This wine: lot No. L.096 T-7 67 332, a blend of 80% tempranillo and 20% garnacha, vinified in … Continue reading →

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CVNE Real de Asua Rioja 2010

Posted on October 5, 2018 by

Campania Vinicola del Norte de Espana, Villalba, DOCa Rioja, La Rioja, Spain, 2010 This wine: lot No. L-170905H, a crianza based on varietal tempranillo, with 18 months fermentation in oak vat, and at least a year in bottle, before release; … Continue reading →

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Vina Tondonia Rioja 2004

Posted on September 15, 2018 by

R. Lopez de Heredia, Vina Tondonia Reserva, Rioja Alta, DOCa Rioja, La Rioja, Spain, 2004 This wine: lot No. Lo228, Tondonia is a 170ha vineyard on the western right bank of the river Ebro, on an alluvial clay and limestone soil. … Continue reading →

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Vina Bosconia Rioja 2004

Posted on August 15, 2018 by

Bodegas R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia,Vina Bosconia Reserva, DOCa Rioja, La Rioja, Spain, 2004 On Rioja: Rioja Wine Guide, including style descriptions – courtesy of the Wine Society. This wine: lot No. L-9986, traditional style, a blend of 80% … Continue reading →

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Vina Tondonia Rioja 2003

Posted on March 29, 2018 by

R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Reserva, Rioja Alta, DOCa Rioja, La Rioja, Spain, 2003 This wine: lot No. L-0166. Tondonia is a 170ha vineyard on the western right bank of the River Ebro, with alluvial clay and limestone soil. The … Continue reading →

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Faustino Edicion Especial 2001

Posted on November 30, 2017 by

Faustino, Edicion Special, DOCa Rioja, La Rioja, Spain, 2001 This wine: lot no. L73549, bottle no. 006789, 18 months ageing in French oak, then 20  months in bottle, before release, so this is a crianza, coated natural cork closure, 13.5% … Continue reading →

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