2006 R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia 'Vina Cubillo' Crianza

VINTAGE NOTES: 2006 was rated as VERY GOOD by the DOC Rioja Board.
In spite of a light frost in mid-April and a hailstorm in Viña Tonodnia in early July, the
overall amount of grapes harvested was slightly higher than in 2005. Just like in 2005,
the budding took place earlier than usual, and this advance remained during the rest
of the vegetative cycle. Harvest of the white grapes started on September 25th in Viña
Gravonia. Regarding the red grapes, it started in Viña Tondonia on October 2nd and
in Viña Cubillo on October 20th. No major issues were recorded during the harvest,
aside from some light, yet persistent rainfall, that did not have any negative impact on
the quality, which was very good in our vineyards thanks to the excellent sanitary state
in which the grapes entered our cellar. The total harvest in the 24 hectares of Viña
Cubillo accounted to 114.000 kilos of red grapes. The grapes were very healthy, with
an average sugar content of 12,8 gr, very balanced and with a good concentration of
coloring material, what is essential to make wines with a vocation for ageing, which is
the signature of our house..
COLOR: Clear, bright ruby.
NOSE: Fresh and slight aroma to licorice with consistent texture and persistent aroma.
TASTE: Smooth, fresh and persistent.