- Robert Parker (RP) points 95
- Vinous points
R Lopez de Heredia - Vina Tondonia Reserva
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Tasting notes
The 2012 Viña Tondonia Reserva comes from a very dry year, with 25% less rain than the average (at the time), resulting in lower yields of very healthy grapes that delivered wines with nice balance between alcohol and polyphenols, making it very apt for the aging in barrel. It had a slightly longer élevage in barrel, six years. The wine is aromatic with a developed profile, spicy and tertiary (forest floor, a touch of brick dust and iodine), complex and nuanced. The palate is full and round, with polished tannins and a long, dry finish. It has a textbook Tondonia nose and profile.
More information
Provenance
- Type
- Red
- Producer
- R. Lopez de Heredia
- Country
- Spain
- Appellation
- Rioja
- Region
- La Rioja
Technical
- Vintage
- 2012
- Grapes
- Rioja Red Blend
- ABV
- 13%
- Size
- 75cl
- Ageing
- Ageing period in barrels: 6 years, racked twice a year and fined with fresh egg whites.
- Serving
- 16° - 18° C
- Drinking window
- 2025 - 2035
Food pairings
Key characteristics
About this wine
The nose of the 2008 Viña Tondonia Reserva is very elegant, fresh and with an herbal twist, starting to show the complexity of the aged wines that are sometimes still too young when they are released 10+ years from the vintage! The palate is medium-bodied, with lightness and depth, very classical with extra freshness and all that is needed for a long development in bottle. This is the more Tondonia of the two vintages I tasted side by side. There are notes of maple syrup, smoke, licorice, and crisp fruit. The palate is more austere, crunchy and reveals the chalkiness of the soils. There's more definition and precision here.
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Behind the bottle
Producer
R. Lopez de Heredia
R. López de Heredia is one of the oldest and most revered wineries in La Rioja, Spain, renowned for its traditional winemaking practices and exceptional wines that are a true reflection of the region’s terroir. Founded in 1877…
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Region
La Rioja
La Rioja is arguably Spain's most prestigious wine region, internationally renowned for its high-quality wines, particularly its refined reds. Located in northern Spain, the region benefits from a diverse climate that ranges…
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Appellation
Rioja
Rioja is Spain's most prominent wine appellation, located in the north-central part of the country along the Ebro River valley. The region spans three provinces, La Rioja, Álava, and Navarra, and was awarded Denominación de Origen…
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