Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Rioja Tondonia Reserva Red 2007

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia
Label Name:
 
Rioja Tondonia Reserva Red
Vintage:
 
2007
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
Rioja (Rioja Alta, Viña Tondonia, Haro)
Volume:
 
375ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Tempranillo (≈70–75%), Garnacha/Garnacho (≈15–20%), Graciano (≈5–10%), Mazuelo/Carignan (≈5–10%)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Major scores for the 2007 Viña Tondonia Reserva include: Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 96 pts; James Suckling 95; Wine Spectator ~95; Vinous 94; Wine & Spirits 94

Tasting Note
Elegant, medium-bodied Rioja: bright cherry and dried red berries with earth, leather, cedar, tobacco and vanilla. Refined silky tannins, lively acidity and a long, spicy finish; shows complex tertiary notes with age.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, suckling pig, beef, game, charcuterie, aged sheep cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), umami-rich Sichuan dishes, grilled yakitori and miso-glazed dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested estate fruit; traditional spontaneous fermentation in old oak, aged ~6 years in American oak barriques then moved to large casks and long bottle ageing; often bottled unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Bodegas R. López de Heredia (family-owned since 1877). Wines made from estate Viña Tondonia parcels near Haro using traditional methods and long ageing. Renowned for patience and cellar ageing.