Lopez de Heredia

Lopez de Heredia - Rioja Viña Bosconia Gran Reserva 2004

"All the excellence and richness of the Bosconia vineyard, a true tasting experience in very limited quantities!"

"Imagine walking through López de Heredia's catacomb-like cellar, full of cobwebs and mushrooms. Imagine the damp, cool air chilling your bones. This is where the Gran Reserva Bosconia 2004, a blend of Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo and Graciano, spent over ten years aging. From the Bosconia vineyard in Rioja Alta, this wine has a herbaceous profile. Aromas also include tertiary notes of cola, leather and thyme on a background of hazelnut and cedar. Dry and silky, the palate is lightly structured, with textured tannins and juicy length. Delicately evolved, this is a rare, savory wine of the old school." (Vinous 2023)

Lopez de Heredia - Rioja Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva 2004

"A sublime and bewildering 100/100 Wine Advocate rating, available in very limited quantities!"

"The year was excellent, and the Viña Tondonia grapes were picked from October 11, the dates of yesteryear. I tasted the exceptional Parreno 2001 two weeks before tasting this wine, and found many similarities between the two wines. It has complex notes of forest floor, truffle, wild herbs, spices and mushrooms, as well as a touch of iodine. It is velvety, with very elegant tannins and a supple finish. It's powerful and persistent, but there's also something ethereal about it. It's full of energy, light and power. It should last almost forever. Bravo!" (Wine Advocate 2024)

Lopez de Heredia - Rioja Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva 2004

"An exceptional cuvée of great rarity, rated 100/100 by the Wine Advocate!"

"A reticent white wine, full of power and depth. Aromas of butterscotch, waxed lemon, macadamia nuts, saffron and honey, but also roasted sweet potato. The wine is full-bodied, but not heavy, with lots of sparkle. I love the phenolic touch at the end, before a persistent finish that lasts for almost a minute. Incredible. A real beauty. This wine was aged for 10 years in old barrels before bottling. It can be drunk now, but will age very well over the next 10 to 20 years." (James Suckling 2024)

Lopez de Heredia - Rioja Viña Gravonia Crianza 2016

5/5 (1 avis)

"A white signed Lopez de Heredia deserving its place in the pantheon according to Vinous!"

"Aromas of cashew nuts, toasted almonds, saffron, white truffles, honey, dried lemons and beeswax. Lively acidity, cream, nuts and subtle white fruits on the palate. Long and tasty. A beautiful wine with a minute-long finish. A classic Lopez de Heredia and one of the best." (James Suckling 2024)

Lopez de Heredia - Rioja Viña Bosconia Reserva 2012

"This cuvée from one of the greatest producers in the wine world is a real gem according to Decanter, simply delicious, a great Rioja!"

"Luscious aromas of subtly earthy berries, oranges, iron and hints of nuts, tobacco and mushrooms. On the palate, the tannins are fine, the acidity high, the berries juicy and savory, and the finish long and lemony. A hint of tertiary caramel on the finish makes this wine very complex and complete. Drink now or over the next 10-15 years." (James Suckling - 2023)

Lopez de Heredia - Rioja Viña Cubillo Crianza 2016

4/5 (3 avis)

"Surprising, spectacular and elegant according to the Wine Advocate, an extremely tasty vintage!"

"The 2016 Viña Cubillo Tinto Crianza is surprising, spectacular, elegant, clean and fresh like few vintages before. It was a superb year, with quality, quantity and freshness. It's the complete opposite of the 2015 vintage, which was much warmer and riper. The 2016s have a moderate alcohol level and above all the perception of less ripeness (even if the alcohol level is very close). It seems very young, still quite primary. Mercedes explained: "Cubillas, a 24-hectare parcel, is a vineyard that could produce Gran Reserva wines. It's a very good vineyard, but we would miss the Crianza in our range". In fact, the comment was that this vintage is even a challenge for the Viña Tondonia red "because of its price". It is indeed a bargain. "But it doesn't have the finesse of Tondonia," concludes María José. In any case, it's super tasty." (Wine Advocate 2024)

Lopez de Heredia - Rioja Viña Tondonia Reserva 2013

"A white of unparalleled smoothness, freshness and complexity worthy of a Rioja - Heredia at the top of his game!

"Blanco Reserva Viña Tondonia 2013 is a blend of 90% Viura and 10% Malvasía Riojana from the Tondonia vineyard, located along the Ebro River. Aged for six years in oak barrels and a further two years in bottle, this wine defies youthful expectations with its brilliant amber hue. Subtle aromas of honey, dried apricot, mandarin peel and light oak greet the senses. Initially rich and pervasive, it evolves into a slightly chalky flow with a touch of freshness on the palate. This complex white wine, with its lingering finish and final hint of hazelnut, stands out for its aging potential, like the Rioja whites of yesteryear." (Vinous 2023)

Lopez de Heredia - Rioja Viña Tondonia Reserva 2011

4/5 (4 avis)

"A traditional beauty according to Suckling, this Tondonia Reserva signs a vintage of impressive power and amplitude!"

"A traditional beauty that expresses iron, warm earth and savory tobacco leaves, as well as plums, spices and orange zest. It's juicy and still tight, with firm but savory tannins. It's medium-bodied and quite lively in texture, as are the other López de Heredia reds tasted in this session. Drink now or cellar. (James Suckling 2022).

Lopez de Heredia - Rioja Viña Tondonia Reserva 2012

4.2/5 (4 avis)

"Sensational balance, aged flavor and luminosity typical of Tondonia reds according to James Suckling!"

"Viña Tondonia Reserva 2012 comes from a very dry year, with 25% less rainfall than average (at the time), which translated into lower yields from very healthy grapes that produced wines with a nice balance between alcohol and polyphenols, making them very suitable for barrel aging. Barrel ageing was slightly longer, for six years. The wine is aromatic with a developed, spicy, tertiary profile (forest floor, a touch of brick dust and iodine), complex and nuanced. The palate is full and round, with polished tannins and a long, dry finish. The nose and profile of this wine are typical of Tondonia." (Wine Advocate 2024)

Lopez de Heredia - Rioja Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva 2012

3/5 (1 avis)

Fresh and persistent on the nose, the Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva 2012 is full and complex on the palate, with light notes of plum, walnut and caramel, all with surprising freshness and beautiful balance. Serve with grilled prawns...

Lopez de Heredia - Bosconia Gran Reserva 2001

"The Viña Bosconia Gran Reserva 2001 matches the wine's profile, a little riper (is it the Grenache?) with heady aromas and a rustic touch...As the wine stayed in the glass (even overnight), it became finer and more subtle." (Wine Advocate 2020 - Luis Gutiérrez)