2005 | L. Heredia Tondonia | Reserva

Timelessness made wine. In this Rioja Reserva we find its characteristic long aging in barrels and resting in the bottle, which reflects the good work of the brand to obtain smooth, round, well-developed reds with a long aging capacity. A classic wine in its forms that the more than hundred-year-old López de Heredia winery produced in a mythical vintage such as 2005. In the glass it masterfully delivers everything we can expect from a great wine: complex aromas and a caressing mouthfeel that makes you want to enjoy it slowly.

Reviews:

• James Suckling: A staggering range of aromas, from dried mango and papaya through toasted nuts to dried flowers. Powerful and concentrated, but not at all fat, this has a stunning texture, due to the interplay of tannins and richness. Very long, intense finish.

• Vinous: Vibrant, spice-tinged red currant and cherry aromas are complemented by suggestions of pipe tobacco, vanilla and incense, and a spicy nuance gains volume with air. Sweet and seamless on the palate, offering energetic red fruit and spicecake flavors that pick up a hint of smokiness on the back half. Concentrated yet lively, showing impressive delineation and a sexy floral quality on the extremely long, seamless finish. While this wine is quite seductive right now, I've little doubt that it will cruise along nicely for at least another decade or more, and probably quite a bit longer.

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.

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