{"product_id":"lopez-de-heredia-tondonia-vina-tondonia-reserva-2010-mg-15-l","title":"Lopez de Heredia Tondonia Vina Tondonia Reserva 2010 MG","description":"\u003cp\u003eLopez de Heredia Viña Tondonia Reserva 2010 in magnum is a benchmark classic from one of Rioja’s most traditional and revered bodegas. This is a wine for those who appreciate nuance and maturity: complex, elegant and serenely evolved, yet still very much alive and vibrant in the glass. Bottled in the generous 1.5 L format, it offers slower development and exceptional aging potential for the cellar or the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2010 Viña Tondonia Reserva shows a translucent ruby core shading into brick and garnet at the rim, a hallmark of traditionally aged Rioja. The nose is deeply evocative: wild red berries, dried cherry and rose petals mingle with forest floor, dried herbs, soft spice, a touch of iodine and a subtle note of old brick dust and cigar box.\n\nOn the palate, this is medium-bodied, refined and beautifully balanced, with 13% alcohol and vibrant acidity (pH 3.4) giving the wine lift and precision. Polished, ultra-fine tannins frame flavors of wild strawberry, cranberry, blood orange peel, dried flowers and savory undertones of leather and underbrush. The long traditional barrel aging brings well-integrated American oak nuances—gentle vanilla, cedar and spice—without ever overwhelming the fruit. Already superbly evolved, especially in magnum this 2010 still has significant aging potential; expect it to drink beautifully over the next 10–20 years, gaining even more tertiary complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViña Tondonia is sourced from one of Rioja’s most iconic vineyards along the Ebro River, where a mix of clay-limestone soils, altitude and Atlantic influence creates ideal conditions for elegant, ageworthy wines. The 2010 Reserva is a blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacho, and 5% each of Graciano and Mazuelo. Grapes are traditionally hand-harvested to ensure careful selection, then fermented in Lopez de Heredia’s historic, large old oak vats—some dating back to the founding of the bodega over 140 years ago. After fermentation, the wine is matured for around six years in well-seasoned American oak barrels, with meticulous racking and long, calm élevage before bottling in May 2017. This slow, traditional method yields the hallmark Tondonia style: complex, savory, and effortlessly balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis classic Rioja Reserva is superb with roasted lamb, slow-cooked beef dishes, venison, and game birds, as well as traditional Spanish fare such as lamb chops a la brasa, chuletillas, jamón ibérico, and aged Manchego or other hard cheeses. It also pairs beautifully with mushroom-based dishes, braised vegetables and herb-roasted poultry. Serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F) to show its full aromatic complexity. Given its evolution and structure, decanting for 45–60 minutes is recommended, especially in younger pours from the magnum, to allow the bouquet and texture to fully open.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded in 1877 in Haro’s historic Barrio de la Estación, López de Heredia is one of Rioja’s oldest and most revered family-owned bodegas, widely considered a guardian of traditional Rioja winemaking. The estate’s flagship Viña Tondonia vineyard, planted along a bend in the Ebro River, has become synonymous with long-lived, classically styled wines that age gracefully for decades. While many producers have modernized, López de Heredia has famously stayed true to time-honored methods: old oak fermenters, extended barrel aging, and painstaking cellar work. Their wines—especially Viña Tondonia—are benchmarks for the region and are regularly celebrated by critics and collectors alike for their authenticity, elegance, and remarkable longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lopez de Heredia Tondonia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252338970961,"sku":"PS-7977238921416","price":104.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/TONDONIA_20RESERVA_f392bfc4-64a9-4985-9cc4-6d9d92044057.png?v=1783444173","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/lopez-de-heredia-tondonia-vina-tondonia-reserva-2010-mg-15-l","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}