Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Rioja Tondonia Gran Reserva Red 1985

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia
Label Name:
 
Rioja Tondonia Gran Reserva Red
Vintage:
 
1985
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
Rioja (Haro, Rioja Alta).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Tempranillo (≈75%), Garnacha/Grenache (≈15%), Graciano (≈5%), Mazuelo/Carignan (≈5%).
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 94 . John Gilman 91 (notes). Verema community high scores (avg ~9. 29/10). Price/market listings and historical producer info referenced

Tasting Note
Evolved red: cherries and raspberries with cedar, tobacco, leather, truffle and baking spice. Vibrant acidity, silky mature tannins, medium body and a long, mineral-tinged finish

Food Pairing
Western: roasted lamb, grilled beef, braised short ribs, stews, aged Manchego and cured meats. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ, hoisin-glazed pork, mushroom hot pot and rich soy-braised dishes.

Production Method
Fermented in large old oak vats with indigenous yeasts; aged ~6–8 years in predominantly used American oak barrels, bottled unfiltered after extended bottle ageing; traditional minimal-intervention techniques.

Vineyard Info
R. López de Heredia (est. 1877) of Viña Tondonia in Haro; highly traditional house known for long ageing in American oak and classic Rioja styles.