{"product_id":"lopez-de-heredia-tondonia-vina-tondonia-reserva-2013","title":"Lopez de Heredia Tondonia Vina Tondonia Reserva 2013","description":"\u003cp\u003eLopez de Heredia’s Viña Tondonia Reserva 2013 is a benchmark Rioja, offering the quiet confidence and timeless style that have made the estate legendary. Sourced from the calcareous soils of the Tondonia meander in Rioja Alta and crafted in the house’s unmistakably traditional manner, it captures the depth, finesse, and longevity that collectors prize.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it shows a refined, classic Rioja profile with a medium-bodied feel and an elegant, mature hue. Aromatically, it moves from restrained dark fruit into wild herbs, balsamic notes, and sweet spice, with cedar and vanilla from extended American oak aging adding subtle complexity.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is layered and composed, with black fruit wrapped around a chalky, mineral grip that keeps the wine taut and focused. The finish leans into tertiary nuances and lingering savory depth, suggesting excellent aging potential and plenty of room for further development in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViña Tondonia comes from the calcareous riverbank soils of the Tondonia vineyard in Rioja Alta, a site long associated with freshness, structure, and remarkable aging ability. The blend is led by Tempranillo, supported by Garnacha, Graciano, and Mazuelo, and the wine is vinified and aged in the estate’s traditional style, including a long maturation in American oak that shapes its layered, slow-unfolding character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Reserva is especially well suited to roast lamb, grilled beef, braised game, and rich mushroom dishes, as well as aged Manchego or other hard cheeses. Serve it at 16–18°C, and consider decanting for about an hour to let the aromatics open and the wine’s restrained complexity fully emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded in 1877, Lopez de Heredia is one of Rioja’s most historic and respected producers, known for preserving a deeply traditional approach to winemaking when much of the region moved toward modern styles. The estate is widely regarded as an icon of Rioja, with Viña Tondonia standing among its most celebrated wines and earning a loyal following for its consistency, longevity, and unmistakable character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lopez de Heredia Tondonia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252588138833,"sku":"PS-15877632950652","price":43.42,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/TONDONIA_20RESERVA_5e601230-9d78-4bc6-9600-fb8bd73d326a.png?v=1783445290","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/lopez-de-heredia-tondonia-vina-tondonia-reserva-2013","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}