Red Wine Viña Bosconia Reserva 2012
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This classic Spanish red wine from La Rioja is produced by the R. López de Heredia- Viña Tondonia winery. The 2011 vintage was considered "Excellent" by the Rioja Regulatory Board.
As usual, the wine Viña Bosconia Reserva is made basically from Tempranillo and Grenache, complemented with a small percentage of Graciano and Mazuela, all coming from estate vineyards.
After a meticulous harvest, the wine was traditionally vinified and aged for 5 years in barrels with two manual rackings.
Then Viña Bosconia Reserva 2012 was clarified with fresh egg whites, bottled, and aged in the cellar for a further 5 years before its release.
We suggest that you gently decant this Reserva red wine a minimum of 30 minutes before drinking.
Like all López de Heredia wines, this red wine from La Rioja has a remarkable ageing potential.
Appearance | The red wine Viña Bosconia reserva is medium ruby with some tile-coloured edges. |
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Nose | Exquisite ripe red fruit, accompanied by floral notes, lavender and withered leaves. After a while, this blend of Tempranillo, Grenache, Graciano and Mazuela suggests many spicy aromas (vanilla, cinnamon clove) alongside leather, coffee, and tobacco over a deep balsamic background. |
Palate | This wine from bodega R. López de Heredia - Viña Tondonia is, as usual, the most structured of the company product range. Flavours of wild berries, with some earthy suggestions, well-integrated notes of oak and balsam and some sinewy tannins. Acidity keeps everything in its place, and the finish is very long. |
Our personal opinion | Flavorful and seductive, Viña Bosconia Reserva 2012 pairs excellently with meat dishes and aged cheeses. |
OTHER VINTAGES | Viña Bosconia Reserva 2010: Enterwine 92. Parker 94. Viña Bosconia Reserva 2009: Enterwine 92. Parker 92. J. Suckling 96. T. Atkin 95. Viña Bosconia Reserva 2008: Enterwine 92. Parker. 93 Viña Bosconia Reserva 2006: Enterwine 93. Parker 94. Tim Atkin 96. James Suckling 95. Viña Bosconia Reserva 2005: Enterwine 92. Parker 94. Viña Bosconia Reserva 2004: Parker 93. |
Year | 2012 |
Type | Red |
D.O. | Rioja |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 16-18ºC |
Should this wine be decanted? | 30 minutes before serving |
Ageing | Reserva |
Type of ageing | Months in American oak barrels |
Number of months aged in Barrels | 60 |
Parker's Score | 93 |
Enterwine's Score | 93 |
Media rating | 93 |
Percentage of variety | Tempranillo 80%, Garnacha 15%, Graciano 5% y Mazuelo 5%. |
Pairings | Birds, bluefish, Civet, Cow´s cheese, Cured cheeses, Grilled lamb, Poultry, Red meat with gravy, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb ribs, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Stews |
Taste | Complex and Elegant, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
Occasion | Because you deserve it, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, To bring to an engagement |