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R Lopez de Heredia Viña Tondonia

For a hundred and thirty one years, four generations of the López de Heredia family have devoted themselves to producing exceptional and unique wines. Masterpieces which have achieved that which the founder of the company, Rafael López de Heredia y Landeta, defined in the late nineteenth century as the "Supreme Rioja".

Vineyard care, a scrupulous selection of grapes, ageing in oak barrels in the heart of deep underground galleries, and the later ageing in bottles, all contribute to making these illustrious wines with their exceptional bouquet.

For a long time, the López de Heredia wines received different names depending on the style of the winemaking process, but today, just as the founder had envisioned in his earliest quest for perfection, "Tondonia" is famous throughout the world.

Special mention ought to be made of our white wines. If there is one bodega experienced in producing old white wines, it has to be López de Heredia. To talk in our bodega of white wines being exclusively young and uncomplicated, would be asking for trouble. We have never been averse to ageing white wines in oak for as long as reds, and the result is much more surprising than might be expected. When this type of wine has spent a long time in contact with oak, the oaky tastes and aromas are overly noticeable and even unbalanced. Nevertheless, when left for a few more years in bottles, the rough edges of oak become sufficiently polished and balanced to create a seductive bouquet of spice, bitter almonds, vanilla and walnut, trademarks of the majestic and opulent Viña Tondonia whites.

Not a single grape from other wine regions has ever been used to make any of our wines; not even when the Consejo Regulador (Regulating Body) of the DOC Rioja once permitted grapes from other regions to be used under certain terms and circumstances, . This bodega has never made use of any other grapes or wines since it was founded in 1877; a fact acknowledged by the Regulating Body in the form of a "Diploma de Garantía" (Diploma of Guarantee) awarded solely to López de Heredia/Viña Tondonia, S. A. This diploma is proudly displayed on the back label of all our bottles.

  • Viña Tondonia Tinto Reserva 2008

    Viña Tondonia Tinto Reserva 2008
    $81.00

    For 141 years, four generations of the López de Heredia family have devoted themselves to producing exceptional and unique wines. Masterpieces which have achieved that which the founder of the company, Rafael...

  • Viña Tondonia Viña Cubillo Crianza 2015

    Viña Tondonia Viña Cubillo Crianza 2015
    $48.00

    Lopez de Heredia - one of the most venerable producers in Spain produces traditional, was founded over 130 years ago. Following a tradition that has been passed down through generations, their wines are released at least...

  • Viña Tondonia Tinto Reserva 2008 Magnum

    Viña Tondonia Tinto Reserva 2008 Magnum
    $170.00

    Characteristics of the vintage: This vintage was qualified as VERY GOOD by the DOC Rioja Board. The wine growing campaign proceeded as usual except for the heavy rains that took place in June, which however...

  • Viña Tondonia Tinto Reserva 2007

    Viña Tondonia Tinto Reserva 2007
    $82.00

    This is one of a handful of fine wines in the world that continues to over-deliver hugely on its price-point.   The 2007 has a fine, elegant nose of fresh red cherry fruit and sweet spice. The wine has a lifted...

  • Viña Tondonia Viña Bosconia Tinto Reserva 2012

    Viña Tondonia Viña Bosconia Tinto Reserva 2012
    $73.00

    Winemaker Notes This wine has evolved perfectly showing a deep ruby color with shades of orange. Its nose is persistent, full bodied and showing a lot of mature fruit, being dominated by the Tempranillo grape. Its...

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