D.O.Ca. Rioja

Viña Tondonia Reserva 2012

Name: Viña Tondonia Reserva 2012
Brand: Bodegas R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia
Price: 40.7 EUR
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Bodegas R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia

€40⁷⁰ EUR ~~€48⁸⁰~~

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Viña Tondonia Reserva 2012, produced by the historic Viña Tondonia winery in the D.O.Ca. Rioja is a red wine that reminisces the customs and expertise of more than 137 years of winemaking experience. This wine, identified as one of the greatest exponents of the classic Rioja style, is the result of meticulous winemaking and long aging that gives it its elegance, complexity, and aging ability.

Its blend is crafted of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha Tinta, and 5% Graciano and Mazuelo, from the iconic Viña Tondonia estate, located on the right bank of the Ebro River as it passes through Haro (Rioja Alta). This 100-hectare vineyard, illustrated by alluvial soils, limestone, and the sight of poplars, gives the grapes the freshness, structure, and minerality that denote this wine.

The grapes are harvested by hand during October, certifying the selection of the clusters at their optimum ripeness. After fermentation, the wine is aged for 72 months (6 years) in American oak barrels, handcrafted in the winery's cooperage. During this time, the wine is racked twice a year, a traditional process that naturally oxygenates the wine and allows it to be clarified without the need for aggressive filtering. The wine is purified using fresh eggs from local farms and finally bottled unfiltered, holding all its purity and character. Before release, it rests in a bottle for at least 6 months, refining its profile and reaching its maximum expression.

The mark is a wine of great personality, where the ripe fruit integrates harmoniously with the spicy and toasted notes of the oak, offering a silky texture and a long, lingering finish. Its ratio and complexity make it a cult wine, appreciated by both proficients and wine lovers who seek to realize the essence of Rioja in every glass.

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About the Winery

Fundada en 1877 por Don Rafael López de Heredia y Landeta en la ciudad de Haro (Rioja Alta), la Bodega Viña Tondonia es una de las más antiguas y prestigiosas de la D.O.Ca. Rioja, reconocida mundialmente por su compromiso con la calidad y su respeto por la tradición vinícola. Desde sus inicios, la bodega ha mantenido intacta su filosofía de elaborar vinos longevos, elegantes y complejos, fieles al estilo clásico riojano.

Su viñedo más emblemático, Viña Tondonia, abarca 100 hectáreas situadas en el margen derecho del río Ebro, en un paisaje caracterizado por suelos de aluvión y caliza, ideales para el cultivo de variedades autóctonas como el Tempranillo, la Garnacha, el Graciano y el Mazuelo. La ubicación privilegiada de estos viñedos, combinada con un clima de influencia atlántica, aporta a los vinos una frescura y mineralidad únicas.

Uno de los aspectos diferenciadores de Viña Tondonia es su proceso de elaboración, que sigue métodos tradicionales transmitidos de generación en generación. La vendimia se realiza de forma manual para garantizar la selección de los mejores racimos. Tras la fermentación, los vinos envejecen durante largos períodos en barricas de roble americano, fabricadas artesanalmente en la tonelería propia de la bodega, una práctica poco común que asegura el control total sobre la calidad de la madera y su influencia en el vino. Durante la crianza, se realizan trasiegas manuales dos veces al año para oxigenar el vino y eliminar los sedimentos de forma natural. El proceso finaliza con un clarificado con claras de huevo frescas procedentes de granjas locales y un embotellado sin filtrar, preservando así la pureza y carácter del vino.

La bodega, actualmente gestionada por la familia López de Heredia, sigue siendo un símbolo de artesanía y excelencia, elaborando vinos que destacan por su capacidad de envejecimiento y su elegancia atemporal. Con una filosofía basada en el respeto por la tierra y el tiempo, Viña Tondonia ha consolidado su prestigio a nivel internacional, ofreciendo vinos únicos que capturan la esencia del terroir riojano y la pasión de quienes los elaboran.

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Care information

Store red wines horizontally in a cool, dark place, while white and sparkling wines are best kept in the refrigerator. Avoid sudden changes in temperature.

Reserve red wine. 72 months in American oak barrels.

Pairing

Game, Aperitif, White meats, Sausages

Service

Serve at 18.0°C. We recommend decanting

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2012

What flavor awaits me?

Vista:
Color rojo rubí brillante con reflejos teja en el borde de la copa, signo característico de su prolongada crianza.

Nariz:
Aroma intenso y complejo, con notas de frutas rojas maduras como cerezas y ciruelas, combinadas con matices de vainilla, cuero y un toque de tabaco. Los aportes del roble americano se perciben en forma de especias dulces y sutiles toques ahumados.

Boca:
Entrada sedosa y elegante, con una estructura equilibrada y taninos suaves que acarician el paladar. Los sabores de frutas rojas se entrelazan con notas de especias, cuero y un fondo mineral que refleja el terroir de Viña Tondonia. Su acidez fresca aporta vivacidad, mientras que el final es largo, persistente y lleno de matices, dejando un recuerdo sofisticado y armonioso.

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