COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2013
GRAPE
Tempranillo 70%, Garnacho 20%, Graciano 5%, Mazuelo 5%
PRODUCER
R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The 2013 Viña Tondonia Reserva is a classic red wine from Rioja, Spain, produced by the historic Bodegas R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia, founded in 1877. This wine is a blend primarily of Tempranillo, with Garnacho, Graciano, and Mazuelo. It originates from the Rioja Alta sub-region, known for its quality viticulture. The 2013 vintage was characterized by cooler, wetter weather, presenting challenges that the winery navigated using its time-honored techniques. The estate's commitment to tradition is evident in its winemaking approach, which emphasizes estate-grown fruit and extended aging periods, resulting in a wine that is both a product of its specific vintage and a timeless expression of the Viña Tondonia style.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€41
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The winery uses indigenous yeasts for fermentation, a practice rooted in tradition.
Fact 02
This wine spent six years aging in used American oak barrels.
Fact 03
It was bottled unfiltered in November 2021, nearly 12 years after harvest.
Fact 04
López de Heredia is the third oldest winery in Rioja.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of the 2013 Viña Tondonia Reserva begins with grapes from the estate's Viña Tondonia vineyard. Fermentation occurs in large, old oak vats using indigenous yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for six years in used American oak barrels, with the barrels being racked twice annually. The wine is then fined with fresh egg whites before being bottled unfiltered in November 2021. This meticulous, traditional process emphasizes patience and a deep respect for the raw materials, aiming to produce a wine of exceptional longevity and character.
