| Type | Red wine |
|---|---|
| Region | |
| Grapes | |
| Producer | |
| Allergens | Contains sulfites |
| Alcohol contenti | 13.0% |
| Production | 180,000 - 200,000 bottles |
Viña Tondonia Reserva
2013The great classic among classics
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Spec sheet
The wine
Viña Tondonia Reserva 2013
Viña Tondonia Reserva 2013 is one of the great classics of the Rioja Qualified Designation of Origin. It is produced by the historic Bodegas López de Heredia in the Barrio de la Estación de Haro, an essential reference point for Spanish wine.
It is a Rioja reserve red wine made mainly from Tempranillo, accompanied by Garnacha, Graciano, and Mazuelo, according to the house tradition. The 2013 vintage reflects the winery's classic style: finesse, longevity, and balance.
It is a wine designed for those who seek to buy wine online with discernment, valuing history, identity, and ageing potential. Its price reflects the long ageing period and the prestige of the winery.
What does this wine taste like?
It has a ruby colour with brick-red highlights, indicating slow evolution and prolonged ageing.
The nose is complex and elegant. Aromas of ripe red fruit, orange peel, spicy notes, tobacco, fine leather, and a balsamic background appear. The wood is perfectly integrated.
On the palate, it is fresh, balanced, and very refined. It has lively acidity, polished tannins, and a silky texture. The mid-palate is long and harmonious, with a persistent finish where the spicy and slightly toasted notes return.
This is a red wine that does not seek power, but rather depth and precision.
| Light | Bold | |
|---|---|---|
| Smooth | Tannic | |
| Dry | Sweet | |
| Soft | Acidic |
View | Ruby red / Brick-red rim |
|---|---|
Bouquet | Fine / Cocoa / Polished fine furniture / Sweet spices |
Mouth | Dry / Fine tannins / Delicate / Fresh / Persistent |
Drinking and storing
We recommend serving it between 16 and 18 ºC.
It is best to open the bottle in advance or decant it gently to allow it to express itself better. Oxygenation helps to bring out its nuances.
The 2013 vintage is at its optimum drinking stage, although it has the structure and acidity to continue evolving in the bottle for years if stored in good conditions.
It is ideal for a special meal, a quiet dinner, or to add to your personal collection. If you are looking for a classic Rioja with ageing potential and want it delivered quickly within 24-72 hours, this is a safe bet.
Serve between 18ºC and 20ºC
Food pairing
Viña Tondonia Reserva 2013 shines with traditional cuisine.
It pairs especially well with:
- Roast lamb.
- Suckling pig.
- Beef stews.
- Game birds.
- Cured sheep's milk cheeses.
It also accompanies more contemporary dishes such as beef cheeks in red wine or sautéed mushrooms. Its acidity balances the fat and enhances the intense flavours.
If you want to get it right when entertaining demanding guests, this wine offers versatility and elegance.
Roast lamb / Roast suckling pig / Grilled fish / Foie gras
Ratings and awards
| 2013 | 95 PK | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 95 PK | 94 PN | 96 SK | 95 TA | ||
| 2011 | 94 PK | 95 SK | ||||
| 2010 | 96 PK | 97 SK | 93 WS | |||
| 2009 | 93 PK | 93 PN | 97 SK | |||
| 2008 | 95 PK | 95 SK | 96 DC |
PK: ParkerPN: PeñínSK: SucklingWS: Wine
spectatorDC: DecanterTA: Tim
atkin
Wine critics reviewsReviews by Parker and Jancis Robinson
Customer reviews
Winemaking
The winemaking process follows traditional methods. Fermentation takes place in tanks, and ageing occurs in oak barrels made by the winery itself.
As a reserve wine, it remains in the barrel for several years and then in the bottle before being released onto the market. This long process shapes its character and explains its aromatic complexity and stability.
The philosophy of Bodegas López de Heredia is based on respect for time and the historical practices of Rioja, maintaining its own style since the 19th century.
| Vinification material | Wood |
|---|---|
| Ageing period | 72 months |
| Barrel age | Used |
| Type of wood | American oak |
| Clarification and filtration | Unfiltered / Clarified with fresh egg whites |
Vineyards
Viña Tondonia
The grapes come mainly from the Tondonia vineyard, located next to the River Ebro in the La Rioja region.
These plots have clay-limestone soils with good drainage, suitable for growing Tempranillo and traditional Rioja varieties.
The climate combines Atlantic and Mediterranean influences, with distinct seasons that favour slow, balanced ripening. This environment produces grapes with good natural acidity and structure, which are key to long ageing.
| Vine age | 100 years |
|---|---|
| Soil | Calcareous-clay / Gravel surface |
| Climate | Atlantic |
| Yields | Low yields |
The winery
Bodegas R. López de Heredia
R. López de Heredia (Viña Tondonia) is one of the names which inspires most respect and admiration with regard to wineries producing "fine wine". It is, moreover, the oldest winery in the emblematic town of Haro and one of the first three set up in La Rioja.
