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 »
$59
/750ml
2012 Retail Average
96
/100
2012 Pro Rating
Layers of savory red fruit, plum and dried citrus glide over gentle spice, old leather and a faint mineral edge in this 2012 R. López de Heredia Rioja Viña Tondonia Reserva, all wrapped in a graceful, mature frame. The palate feels rounded yet bright, with silken tannins and a long, dry, quietly complex finish that shows why this vintage is so admired for its balance and poise.
roast lamb with herbs, grilled tuna steak, mushroom and manchego croquetas
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…