R. LOPEZ DE HEREDIA Rioja Reserva 'Viña Tondonia' 2005

Coming from an exceptional vintage, the 2005 Viña Tondonia from R. Lopez de Heredia is a compelling blend of Tempranillo (75%), Garnacho (15%), Graciano and Mazuelo (10%), all sourced from their estate vineyards and aged for six years prior to bottling. This sensational wine opens with a bright bouquet of leather, cranberry, orange rind, forest floor and suggestions of black tea. Showing incredible focus and poise, this balanced Rioja is framed around flavors off leather, red cherry, teaberry, Mandarin orange and pipe tobacco that sit alongside brisk minerality, as the wine shows tremendous freshness and length through the long finish. This is an absolute stunning effort from this storied Estate and should continut to drink beautifully for years to come. (Best 2017-2030) - August, 2017 (OB)


Wine Specifications


  • Report Date: August, 2017
  • Producer:  R. Lopez de Heredia
  • Vintage: 2005
  • Drinking Window: 2017-2027
  • Estimated Value: $50
  • Country: Spain
  • Region: Rioja
  • Appellation: Rioja
  • Importer: Think Global Wines

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