"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).
Features
Estate
Lopez de Heredia
Cuvée
Tondonia Reserva
Vintage
2011
Designation
Rioja
Region
Spain
Grape varieties
70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacho, 10% Graciano et Mazuelo
Terroirs
Composed of poplars and alluvium with a high proportion of limestone, overlooking the Ebro meander.
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Traditional
Breeding
6 and a half years in barrels, 2 decantings per year, then bottled
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Bright ruby with light tile edging
Nose
Very fine, fresh and empyreumatic with notes of vanilla and dried fruit
Mouth
Rich, full and round with fine tannins
Serve
At 18-20°C, let it open gently in the glass for 5-10 min.
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2022
Drink before
2030+
Production
270 000 bottles
Food and wine pairing
Pair with gizzard salad, stuffed quail, roast suckling pig...
Lopez de Heredia
Rioja
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (guide 2022) 94/100 (Wonderful wine)
Domain rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The Viña Tondonia Reserva 2011 is darker, with riper fruit, a rounder mouthfeel and powdery tannins. A year of ripeness, concentration and tannins, the wine is powerful with the finesse of the Tondonia. Tasting this wine alongside the 2010 Tondonia revealed that the latter is more powerful and full-bodied, while the 2010 is the epitome of finesse and elegance. It was bottled in May 2019.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2022 guide) 95/100
Domain Rated Recommended
About the wine:
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.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
on 3 reviews
Note and review by M. PENG W. Published on 06/07/2024
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Note and review by M. JUAN CARLOS S. Published on 30/05/2024
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Note and review by M. PHILIPPE T. Published on 18/11/2023
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