2008 | L. Heredia | Viña Tondonia Reserva Hot on Sale

2008 | L. Heredia | Viña Tondonia Reserva

Red Wine: 2008 | L. Heredia | Viña Tondonia Reserva

Another vintage, timelessness made wine. This Riojan meets the ideal conditions to become a Gran Reserva in the future. A classic wine in its forms that will leave no one indifferent.

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Producer: L. Heredia

Ratings: WA | 95  VN | 94

Vintage: 2008

Size: 750ml

ABV: 13%

Varietal: Tempranillo

Country/Region: Spain, Rioja

Detailed Description

Viña Tondonia Reserva 2008 was made with Tempranillo (75%), Garnacho (15%), Graciano and Mazuelo (10%) grapes, from vineyards owned by the winery. Year officially qualified as VERY GOOD. If something distinguishes the wines of R. López de Heredia it is the long aging , in this case the wine has aged in barrels for 6 years with 2 rackings per year. Clarified with fresh egg whites . Bottled unfiltered, we recommend decanting several hours before consumption.

Reviews:

• Wine Advocate: The nose of the 2008 Viña Tondonia Reserva is very elegant, fresh and with an herbal twist, starting to show the complexity of the aged wines that are sometimes still too young when they are released 10+ years from the vintage! The palate is medium-bodied, with lightness and depth, very classical with extra freshness and all that is needed for a long development in bottle. This is the more Tondonia of the two vintages I tasted side by side. There are notes of maple syrup, smoke, licorice and crisp fruit. The palate is more austere, crunchy and reveals the chalkiness of the soils. There’s more definition and precision here.

• Vinous: Dark, bright-rimmed garnet. An expressive bouquet displays red and black currant, dried cherry, cigar box, vanilla, rose oil and cured tobacco scents plus a baking spice topnote. Appealingly sweet and energetic red and dark berry, floral pastille and chewing tobacco flavors show tight focus and spicy cut. Candied rose and vanilla notes linger on the long, lively finish, which is framed by smooth, well-judged tannins.

Producer Information

The family owned bodega López Heredia, one of Rioja’s oldest and most traditional establishments, was founded in 1913 by Rafael López de Heredia, three generation later the family Lopez de Heredia continue to devote themselves to producing exceptional and unique wines. Located in the heart of the Rioja Alta region, Viña Tondonia is a beautiful vineyard and one of the most spectacular in Haro, of over 100 ha. situated in a shell like depression on the right bank of the river Ebro, the soil is alluvial clay with a high proportion of limestone. The grapes from Viña Tondonia are always used in making their highest quality wine.