COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2012
GRAPE
Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo, Graciano
PRODUCER
Bodegas R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Viña Tondonia Reserva is a flagship wine from Bodegas R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia, a family estate founded in 1877. Located in the Rioja Alta region, the wine originates from the historic Viña Tondonia vineyard, known for its unique terroir along the Ebro River. The 2012 vintage was characterized by a dry year with high temperatures, resulting in healthy grapes and earlier harvests. This wine is distinguished by its adherence to traditional winemaking, particularly its extended aging process in oak and bottle, a hallmark of the producer's philosophy.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€50
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
NO
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Aged for six years in oak barrels made in the winery's own cooperage.
Fact 02
The wine is fined with egg whites before bottle aging.
Fact 03
Total aging can extend up to 12 years before release.
Fact 04
The 2012 vintage received 95 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Viña Tondonia Reserva is produced using traditional Rioja winemaking methods. Grapes are sourced from the Viña Tondonia vineyard. The 2012 vintage experienced a dry year with high temperatures, leading to an earlier harvest of healthy grapes. A key aspect of its production is the extended aging process. The wine matures for six years in oak barrels, crafted at the winery's own cooperage, and is racked twice annually. It is then fined with egg whites before undergoing significant bottle aging, often extending the total maturation period to up to 12 years before release.
