R. Lopez de Heredia - Vina Tondonia Reserva 2010 (375ml)
Price: $30.96
| Producer | R. Lopez de Heredia |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Rioja |
| Varietal | Tempranillo |
| Vintage | 2010 |
| Sku | 603453 |
| Size | 375ml |
While much of Rioja experiences a revolution, modernizing every aspect of winemaking, a few stalwart bodegas remain true to their roots, none more inspiring than the unique López de Heredia. Legendary since 1877, LdH runs on the mindset that "if it ain't broke, don't fix it," opting for long aging regimes, multiple rackings over the years, and unfiltered wines. These stand in sharp contrast to the fruit forward examples imprinted with new French oak. Maria José López de Heredia speaks proudly of the fact that nothing in the family's winemaking has really changed since the 19th century, and clients can't get enough of their wines! Read through the following descriptions and choose your own adventure here; each of these wines tells an incredibly story.
James Suckling: 97 Points
This is as complex and savory as the rest of the Viña Tondonia wines, but also shows a tad more depth, with a hint of black plum and blue fruit on top of the orange rind, iron, tobacco and earthy spices. Expect some cedar and truffle to develop in the future. Juicy, zesty and tight, with a dusty tannins and bright berry fruit on the medium-to full-bodied palate.
Wine Advocate: 96 Points
The 2010 Viña Tondonia Reserva has all I expect from a Reserva from Tondonia, complexity, elegance and evolution, a developed nose with notes of forest floor and wild berries, herbs and flowers, a touch of iodine, brick dust and very fine, polished tannins. It has the seriousness and elegance of Tondonia. This is a blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacho (they use the masculine form of the name of the grape) and 5% each Graciano and Mazuelo that fermented in the ancient oak vats from when the winery was created 144 years ago and matured in well-seasoned, American oak barrels for six years. It has 13% alcohol, a pH of 3.4 and 6.6 grams of acidity. (LG)
