D.O.Ca. Rioja

Viña Tondonia Reserva 2012

Name: Viña Tondonia Reserva 2012
Brand: Bodegas R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia
Price: 48.8 EUR
Availability: InStock

Bodegas R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia

€48⁸⁰ EUR

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Parker

Tim Atkin

Origin & appellation
D.O.Ca. Rioja · Haro, La Rioja, Spain. Sourced from the historic Tondonia Vineyard, located on the right bank of the Ebro River. Alluvial soils with rounded stones and an Atlantic-continental microclimate provide natural freshness, elegance, and extraordinary ageing capacity.
Grape varieties
A traditional blend of Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, and Mazuelo, crafted according to the house’s historic formula to achieve balance, complexity, and longevity.
Winemaking & ageing
Fermentation in large wooden vats followed by prolonged ageing of approximately 6 years in American oak barrels, with regular manual rackings. Further bottle ageing prior to release. An artisanal method virtually unchanged since the late 19th century.
Special details
An iconic Rioja Reserva – Long ageing in barrel and bottle – Classic, complex, and refined style – Excellent ageing potential (20–30 years).

EleganceComplexity

StructureBalance

EvolutionPersistent finish

About the Winery

Bodegas R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia, founded in 1877, is considered one of the most prestigious and respected wineries in the world. A staunch defender of the classic Rioja style, the winery views winemaking as a work of time, patience, and consistency. Viña Tondonia Reserva is its flagship wine and a global benchmark for elegance and longevity.

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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.

A wine where time doesn't weigh it down: it ennobles it.

Pairing

Ideal with roasted red meats, suckling lamb, traditional stews, small game birds, long stews and aged cheeses.

Service

Serve at 18.0°C

Specifications

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2012
Grade

13% vol

What flavor awaits me?

Appearance
Bright ruby color with a delicate brick-red rim, clean and luminous.

Nose
Very complex and elegant. Ripe red fruit, stewed cherry, fine leather, blond tobacco, sweet spices, fine wood, and subtle balsamic and undergrowth notes.

Palate
Silky and perfectly balanced. Polished tannins, lively acidity that provides freshness, and a smooth, enveloping texture that flows harmoniously across the palate.

Finish
Long, fine, and persistent, with spicy, tertiary, and slightly mineral notes.

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