R. Lopez de Heredia • Rioja, Spain
Rioja Viña Tondonia Reserva by R. López de Heredia is an iconic, long‑aged, traditionally made red Rioja from estate vin…Rioja Viña Tondonia Reserva by R. López de Heredia is an iconic, long‑aged, traditionally made red Rioja from estate vineyards on a cool meander of the Ebro in Rioja Alta, typically blending Tempranillo with Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo.…Learn More »
$115
/750ml
2001 Retail Average
96
/100
2001 Pro Rating
With its slow evolution and old‑school soul, R. López de Heredia Rioja Viña Tondonia Reserva 2001 is a deeply characterful white, layering dried pear, baked apple and citrus peel with notes of honey, vanilla and gentle old oak. The palate is full and savory yet lifted by bright, tangy acidity, the texture chalky and refined, finishing long, dry and complex. This is a contemplative, traditionally aged Rioja that still has plenty of life and nuance ahead of it.
Roast chicken with lemon and herbs; Salt cod (bacalao) pil-pil; Aged Manchego cheese
Rioja Viña Tondonia Reserva by R. López de Heredia is an iconic, long‑aged, traditionally made red Rioja from estate vineyards on a cool meander of the Ebro in Rioja Alta, typically blending Tempranillo with Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo. Aged for around six years in seasoned American oak and released only after extended bottle aging, it is known for a medium-bodied yet firmly structured profile with bright acidity, polished tannins, and complex savory notes of leather, tobacco, forest floor and dried red fruits that allow it to age gracefully…