{"product_id":"lopez-de-heredia-vina-tondonia-tinto-reserva-2014-75cl","title":"López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Tinto, Reserva 2014 - 75cl Rioja - Spain","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"dh247-pd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-tag\"\u003eRioja Reserva · 2014 Vintage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dh-lede\"\u003eFermented 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-badges\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"dh-badge\"\u003eFull-Bodied Red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dh-badge\"\u003e75cl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dh-badge\"\u003e2014 Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dh-badge\"\u003eTempranillo-Led\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-trust\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"dh-trust-google\" href=\"https:\/\/g.page\/r\/CXhC-PKD1cxHEBM\/review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"g-stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e 4.8 on Google · 223 reviews\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"dh-trust-tp\" href=\"https:\/\/uk.trustpilot.com\/review\/drinkshouse247.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAlso reviewed on Trustpilot\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCritic Scores\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-awards\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"dh-award\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-ico\"\u003e⭐\u003c\/span\u003e95 pts — Wine Advocate (Luis Gutiérrez)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dh-award-note\"\u003e2014 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-bars\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dh-bar-track\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dh-bar-fill\" style=\"--w:65%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEarthiness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dh-bar-track\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dh-bar-fill\" style=\"--w:70%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTannin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dh-bar-track\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dh-bar-fill\" style=\"--w:60%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dh-bar-track\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dh-bar-fill\" style=\"--w:55%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-chips\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"dh-chip\"\u003eBlackcurrant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dh-chip\"\u003eCherry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dh-chip\"\u003eMocha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dh-chip\"\u003eIron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dh-chip\"\u003ePipe Tobacco\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"dh-ico\"\u003e🥩\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dh-label\"\u003eRoast Lamb\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-sub\"\u003eA classic Rioja match\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"dh-ico\"\u003e🧀\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dh-label\"\u003eAged Manchego\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-sub\"\u003eSame region, natural pairing\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"dh-ico\"\u003e🍄\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dh-label\"\u003eWild Mushrooms\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-sub\"\u003eEarthy notes align\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"dh-ico\"\u003e🥓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dh-label\"\u003eCured Meats\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-sub\"\u003eTannin cuts the richness\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect With Chocolate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-prod-grid\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"dh-prod-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drinkshouse247.co.uk\/products\/charbonnel-et-walker-whisky-truffles\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1624\/5203\/files\/Whisky-Chocolate-Truffles-luxury.jpg?v=1742314126\" alt=\"Charbonnel et Walker Whisky Truffles\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-prod-eyebrow\"\u003eCharbonnel et Walker\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-prod-name\"\u003eWhisky Truffles\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-prod-sub\"\u003eOak and spice echo the wine's own barrel character.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-prod-price\"\u003e£30.00\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"dh-prod-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drinkshouse247.co.uk\/products\/dark-sea-salt-caramel-chocolate-truffles\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1624\/5203\/files\/darkseasalt.jpg?v=1784386336\" alt=\"Charbonnel et Walker Dark Sea Salt Caramel Truffles\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-prod-eyebrow\"\u003eCharbonnel et Walker\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-prod-name\"\u003eDark Sea Salt Caramel Truffles\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-prod-sub\"\u003eSavoury salt against the wine's earthy, tobacco notes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-prod-price\"\u003e£29.00\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-spec\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-k\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-v\"\u003eTondonia Vineyard, Rioja Alta, Spain\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-spec\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-k\"\u003eWinery\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-v\"\u003eR. López de Heredia, vineyard acquired 1913\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-spec\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-k\"\u003eVineyard\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-v\"\u003e247 acres, alluvial clay with limestone, River Ebro\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-spec\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-k\"\u003eBlend\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-v\"\u003e80% Tempranillo, 15% Garnacha, plus Graciano \u0026amp; Mazuelo\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-spec\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-k\"\u003eAgeing\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-v\"\u003eYears in American oak, then further ageing in bottle\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-spec\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-k\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dh-v\"\u003e2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow does the 2014 compare with the 2011?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dh-faq-a\"\u003eBoth 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy does López de Heredia ferment in such old oak vats?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dh-faq-a\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy does this wine take so long to release?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dh-faq-a\"\u003eReserva 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat's distinctive about the Tondonia vineyard?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dh-faq-a\"\u003eIt'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.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMore from López de Heredia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry the younger \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.drinkshouse247.co.uk\/products\/lopez-de-heredia-vina-tondonia-vina-cubillo-crianza-rioja-2014-75cl\"\u003eViña Cubillo Crianza 2014\u003c\/a\u003e. 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