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    بيت / منتجات / López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Tinto, Reserva 2014 - 75cl Rioja - Spain

    López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Tinto, Reserva 2014 - 75cl Rioja - Spain

    £136.00

    4.8 ★ · 223 Google Reviews
    • Rioja Reserva · 2014 Vintage

      Fermented in oak vats that are over 140 years old, then aged for years in barrel and in bottle before release. This is about as traditional as Rioja gets, and the 2014 is a fresh, classic Tondonia.

      Full-Bodied Red75cl2014 VintageTempranillo-Led
      ★★★★★ 4.8 on Google · 223 reviews Also reviewed on Trustpilot

      Critic Scores

      ⭐95 pts — Wine Advocate (Luis Gutiérrez)

      2014 was a tricky, rainy vintage in Rioja, which makes careful selection all the more important. López de Heredia pioneered single-vineyard wines in Rioja and still ferments in 144-year-old oak vats. It is one of the last houses in the region committed to genuinely old-style winemaking rather than modern shortcuts.

      Tasting Profile

      Fruit
      Earthiness
      Tannin
      Spice
      BlackcurrantCherryMochaIronPipe Tobacco

      Pairs Well With

      🥩
      Roast Lamb
      A classic Rioja match
      🧀
      Aged Manchego
      Same region, natural pairing
      🍄
      Wild Mushrooms
      Earthy notes align
      🥓
      Cured Meats
      Tannin cuts the richness

      Perfect With Chocolate

      Charbonnel et Walker Whisky Truffles
      Charbonnel et Walker
      Whisky Truffles
      Oak and spice echo the wine's own barrel character.
      £30.00
       Charbonnel et Walker Dark Sea Salt Caramel Truffles
      Charbonnel et Walker
      Dark Sea Salt Caramel Truffles
      Savoury salt against the wine's earthy, tobacco notes.
      £29.00

      At a Glance

      Origin
      Tondonia Vineyard, Rioja Alta, Spain
      Winery
      R. López de Heredia, vineyard acquired 1913
      Vineyard
      247 acres, alluvial clay with limestone, River Ebro
      Blend
      80% Tempranillo, 15% Garnacha, plus Graciano & Mazuelo
      Ageing
      Years in American oak, then further ageing in bottle
      Vintage
      2014

      Questions

      How does the 2014 compare with the 2011?
      Both are classic Tondonia Reservas from the same vineyard and the same old vats. The 2014 comes from a wetter year and shows a fresh, classic style, with blackcurrant, cherry and mocha. The 2011 has now sold out; the 2014 is the current release.
      Why does López de Heredia ferment in such old oak vats?
      The house still uses vats over 140 years old rather than modern stainless steel, part of a deliberate commitment to traditional Rioja winemaking that's become increasingly rare in the region.
      Why does this wine take so long to release?
      Reserva rules in Rioja require significant ageing, but López de Heredia goes well beyond the minimum, holding its wines for years in American oak barrels and then in bottle before they're sold.
      What's distinctive about the Tondonia vineyard?
      It's 247 acres of alluvial clay with high limestone content on the right bank of the River Ebro, acquired by the estate's founder in 1913 — one of the original single vineyards recognised in Rioja.

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      Delivery

      ⚡ 30–45 min across Greater London 📦 Next-day UK-wide 🎁 Gift wrap available at checkout
      18+ Please enjoy Viña Tondonia responsibly. For guidance and support, visit drinkaware.co.uk.

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