Lopez de Heredia - Rioja Viña Tondonia Reserva blanc 2014
96/100
Robert Parker
96/100
Vinous
"A white of unparalleled smoothness, freshness and complexity worthy of a Rioja - Heredia at the top of his game!
"The Viña Tondonia Blanco Reserva 2014 has a brilliant, almost fluorescent golden color, a complex, nuanced nose reminiscent of the Viña Gravonia 2017 I tasted next door, toasty, smoky and spicy, with notes of mushroom and earth, pollen and herbal tea, reminiscent of the aromas in their old cellars. [...] This is the usual blend of Viura with 10% Malvasía Riojana from vines averaging 63 years old on white soils with abundant rocks. It was fermented in old oak vats with indigenous yeasts and matured for six years, probably more, in neutral, well-seasoned American oak barrels in their cellars, which have a great effect on the wines (the longer the time spent in these barrels, the greater the effect). [...] It fills the mouth with zesty flavors, though it's medium-bodied and has an ethereal quality, and it's very long and savory and finishes almost salty, with an umami sensation, dry and chalky. Delicious, clean and still young, it should age effortlessly. [...] 2025-2045" (Robert Parker 2025)
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Eye
Golden color with amber highlights
Nose
Freshness and complexity, scents of apricot, acacia honey and white truffle, magnificent aromatic expression.
Mouth
Smooth and rich, with flavors of mandarin peel and undergrowth, a very long, gourmand finish with notes of fresh hazelnuts and a subtle, very pleasant freshness.
Serve
At 18-20°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2045
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with fish ceviche, squid in ink, smoked charcuterie...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2025 guide) 96/100 (Extraordinary wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The 2014 Viña Tondonia Blanco Reserva has a bright, almost fluorescent golden color, a complex, nuanced nose reminiscent of the 2017 Viña Gravonia I tasted alongside, toasty, smoky and spicy, with notes of mushroom and earth, pollen and herbal tea, reminiscent of the aromas from their old cellars. 2014 was not an easy vintage, and some wines were diluted due to heavy rains before or during the harvest. This is the usual blend of Viura with 10% Malvasía Riojana from vines averaging 63 years old on white soils with abundant rocks. It was fermented in old oak vats with indigenous yeasts and matured for six years, probably more, in neutral, well-seasoned American oak barrels in their cellars, which have a great effect on the wines (the longer the time spent in these barrels, the greater the effect). It has an alcohol content of 12.5%, a pH of 3.3 and an acidity of 6.6 grams. It fills the palate with zesty flavors, though it's medium-bodied and has an ethereal quality, and it's very long and savory and finishes almost salty, with a sense of umami, dry and chalky. Delicious, clean and still young, it should age effortlessly. 18,000 bottles produced. Bottled in December 2022. 2025-2045
Vinous
Wine rated (2025 guide) 96/100
About the wine:
Blanco Riserva Viña Tondonia 2014 is a blend of 90% Viura and 10% Malvasía from Haro, Rioja. Aged at least six years in foudre and two years in bottle, it has a golden hue and aromas of lemon peel, herbs, light resin and nutty notes over subtly integrated oak. Delicate and compact, with a fine chalky note and a long, saline finish, this is a white that harmoniously marries supple texture and electric acidity. 2025-2045
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