Cellar Release: R. Lopez De Heredia Viña Tondonia Vertical 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010 + 2001 Tondonia Gran Reserva
Cellar Release: R. Lopez De Heredia Viña Tondonia Vertical 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010 + 2001 Tondonia Gran Reserva
There are few wineries in Spain or in the world whose name conjures the heritage and prestige evoked by R. López de Heredia. Little about this winery has changed in the 142 years since its founding by Don Rafael López de Heredia as the third winery in Rioja. The family adheres to a winemaking doctrine blueprinted in the 1880s – to make wine only from their own vineyards, work with some of the best terroirs, respect the soil, and work with nature on what it needs.
Fermentation occurs in their 72 large oak vats, some of which are 142 years old. After fermentation, the wines are ready to be aged in handmade American oak barrels. The wines age in their underground cellars, stored at perfect temperature and tranquility for a minimum of 3 to 10 years. Wines acquire their smoothness and bouquet during the bottle aging that follows, a minimum of 3 years for Crianzas, 6-8 years for Reservas, and 10 years for Gran Reserva wines.
Today, R. López de Heredia’s great-granddaughter Mercedes López de Heredia is the winemaker of these world-class, highly sought-after, and increasingly rare wines. This is a rare and special opportunity to acquire these highly allocated and difficult-to-come-by Viña Tondonia Reserva Rojo wines in a vertical of five vintages + the rare 2001 Gran Reserva Rojo.
Wines included in this set (1 bottle each):
2005 R. Lopez De Heredia, Viña Tondonia, Reserva, Rioja, Spain ($67)
2006 R. Lopez De Heredia, Viña Tondonia, Reserva, Rioja, Spain ($63)
2007 R. Lopez De Heredia, Viña Tondonia, Reserva, Rioja, Spain ($57)
2008 R. Lopez De Heredia, Viña Tondonia, Reserva, Rioja, Spain ($57)
2010 R. Lopez De Heredia, Viña Tondonia, Reserva, Rioja, Spain ($58)
2001 R. Lopez De Heredia, Viña Tondonia, Gran Reserva, Rioja, Spain ($198)
Overview:
THE VINEYARD TONDONIA
Don Rafael López de Heredia acquired Viña Tondonia from a group of clergies in 1913. The Tondonia vineyard is a beautiful vineyard of over 247 acres, 1,600 feet above sea level, situated on the right bank of the Ebro River in Rioja Alta. The soil is Alluvial clay with a high concentration of Limestone.
2005 R. Lopez De Heredia, Viña Tondonia, Reserva, Rioja, Spain
70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacho, 10% Graciano and Mazuelo
This vibrant red wine has gorgeous hints of amber undertones. On the palate, the wine is rich, very dry, smooth, and well-developed with notes of vanilla and dried berry.
2006 R. Lopez De Heredia, Viña Tondonia, Reserva, Rioja, Spain
70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacho, 10% Graciano and Mazuelo
This vibrant red wine has gorgeous hints of amber undertones. On the palate, the wine is rich, very dry, smooth, and well-developed with notes of vanilla and dried berry.
2007 R. Lopez De Heredia, Viña Tondonia, Reserva, Rioja, Spain
70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacho, 10% Graciano and Mazuelo
Fabulous light, fresh, textured aromas with notes of vanilla and dried berry aromas. This vibrant red wine is rich, very dry, smooth, and developed with firm tannins and a nice balance.
2008 R. Lopez De Heredia, Viña Tondonia, Reserva, Rioja, Spain
70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacho, 10% Graciano and Mazuelo
On the nose, this wine has a light fresh texture with notes of vanilla and dried berry aromas. The taste is rich, very dry, smooth, and developed. Firm tannins and balance.
2010 R. Lopez De Heredia, Viña Tondonia, Reserva, Rioja, Spain
70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacho, 10% Graciano and Mazuelo
This garnet, rich wine smells of leather, black cherries, and dried raspberries with notes of spices. Full palate and complex development, very dry, well balanced with firm tannins.
2001 R. Lopez De Heredia, Viña Tondonia, Gran Reserva, Rioja, Spain
70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacho, 5% Mazuelo, and 5% Graciano.
This wine has a delicate fragrance with notes of leather, cured meats, cherries, and dried apple skins. On the palate the wine retains its vitality as if it wanted to conceal its true age.
PLEASE NOTE
Purchasers must be 21 years of age or older and be present with an ID upon delivery.
Price includes 5.50% Maine State sales tax and Maine’s fifteen-cents redemption deposit per bottle.
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