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1257 Kensington Road NW
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$94.99
Lopez de Heredia is a family-run Spanish producer based in Rioja and regarded as one of the world’s greatest wine estates. It was founded in 1877 by Don Rafael Lopez de Heredia y Landeta. Four generations of the Lopez de Heredia family have devoted themselves to upholding their 140-year tradition of producing exceptional wines.
Tondonia, the winery’s most famous vineyard and product, was established between 1913 and 1914. It extends over 250 acres on the right bank of the River Ebro. In addition to Tondonia, the estate owns three vineyards (Cubillo, Bosconia, and Zaconia) covering a total area of 420 hectares. The soil is alluvial clay with a high proportion of limestone. Lopez de Heredia winery is the oldest in Haro and one of the first three houses in the Rioja region. They use completely natural and traditional methods of winemaking and their grapes are sourced exclusively from their own vineyards. They use typical Rioja varieties to produce the best wines: Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo for reds, Viura and Malvasia for whites. The winery’s commitment to tradition is evident in their 131-year history of using American oak. They continue to have their own cooperage, making them the only bodega in Spain to hand-craft all the barrels used to age their wines.
750 ml
The 2014 Tondonia Tinto Reserva already feels wonderfully approachable from the nose. Generous, elegant raspberry and redcurrant fruit emerges, framed by classic ‘Tondonia’ aromas of autumn leaves and jamón ibérico, along with a hint of raspberry tea. Fine, sweet strawberries come through on the palate which is so refreshing with that wonderful mid-weight balance that defines this wine. Subtle, savoury flavours linger effortlessly on the long and supremely harmonious finish. This is as unputdownable as any Tinto Reserva vintage yet is also deliciously enjoyable right now.