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R. Lopez de Heredia - Viña Tondonia - Gran Reserva Rioja

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Tasting notes

The nose shows young (tasting it blind, you'd guess a 10-year old wine, not a 20-year-old wine!). It has a nose of sweet spices, underbrush and cigar ash, somewhat balsamic, bramble fruit with perfect ripeness, integrated and young but starting to show some tertiary complexity. The palate is velvety and medium-bodied, with fine-grained, chalky tannins denoting a limestone soil that brings finesse and texture and a sapid, tasty, almost salty finish. This is going to make a beautiful bottle of old Rioja in 30 years' time! 25,000 bottles produced. It was bottled after being fined with egg whites in July 2012.

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Provenance

Type
Red
Country
Spain
Appellation
Rioja
Region
La Rioja

Technical

Serving
16° - 18° C

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Key characteristics

About this wine

R. Lopez de Heredia stands as one of Rioja's most traditional and respected producers, with a winemaking heritage spanning generations. The estate's Gran Reserva from Viña Tondonia represents the pinnacle of their commitment to classical Rioja winemaking, where patience, terroir expression, and meticulous aging define the final expression.

Situated in La Rioja, one of Spain's premier wine regions, Viña Tondonia benefits from ideal growing conditions and vineyard sites that have been carefully cultivated for over a century. This Rioja Red Blend showcases the complexity and elegance that emerge from the region's unique terroir, balancing structure with refinement through extended aging in oak and bottle.

Versatile and sophisticated, this wine pairs beautifully with lamb, game birds, duck, and grilled meats, while also complementing rich mushroom dishes and aged hard cheeses. At 12.5% ABV, it offers an approachable yet layered drinking experience suitable for discerning collectors and fine dining establishments alike.

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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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