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 »
$70
/750ml
2013 Retail Average
96
/100
2013 Pro Rating
Cool, rainy 2013 has given R. López de Heredia Rioja Viña Tondonia Reserva a vibrant, finely etched profile, with juicy red and black fruits wrapped in savory notes of dried flowers, leather, forest floor and gentle warm spice. The palate is medium-bodied but full of tension, its bright acidity and ultra-fine tannins stretching the flavors into a long, graceful and very classic Tondonia finish.
Lamb chops with rosemary and garlic; Roast duck with cherries; Aged Manchego and jamón ibérico
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…