Lopez de Heredia - Rioja Viña Tondonia Reserva blanc 2014
96/100
Robert Parker
96/100
Vinous
"A white wine of unparalleled smoothness, with a freshness and complexity worthy of a Rioja. Heredia at the height of its art!"
"The Viña Tondonia Blanco Reserva 2014 has a bright, almost fluorescent golden color and a complex, nuanced nose reminiscent of the Viña Gravonia 2017 I tasted alongside it, with toasted, smoky, and spicy notes, hints of mushroom and earth, pollen, and herbal tea, reminiscent of the aromas of 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 aged 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 spicy flavors, despite being medium-bodied and having an ethereal quality, and is very long and savory, finishing 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, aromas of apricot, acacia honey, and white truffle, magnificent aromatic expression
Mouth
Creamy and rich, flavors of mandarin peel and forest floor, with a very long, indulgent finish featuring 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 pairings
Enjoy with fish ceviche, squid in ink, smoked charcuterie...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2025 guide) 96/100 (Extraordinary wine)
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
The Viña Tondonia Blanco Reserva 2014 has a bright, almost fluorescent golden color and a complex, nuanced nose reminiscent of the Viña Gravonia 2017 I tasted alongside it, with toasted, smoky, and spicy notes, hints of mushroom and earth, pollen, and herbal tea, reminiscent of the aromas of 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 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 mouth with spicy flavors, although it is medium-bodied and has an ethereal quality, and it is very long and flavorful, finishing almost salty, with a dry, chalky umami sensation. Delicious, clean, and still young, it should age effortlessly. 18,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in December 2022. 2025-2045
Vinous
Wine rated (2025 guide) 96/100
About wine:
The Blanco Riserva Viña Tondonia 2014 is a blend of 90% Viura and 10% Malvasía de Haro, Rioja. Aged for at least six years in casks and two years in bottles, it has a golden color and aromas of lemon peel, herbs, light resin, and nutty notes on a subtly integrated oak. Delicate and compact, with a fine chalky note and a long saline finish, this is a white wine that harmoniously combines a supple texture with electric acidity. 2025-2045
James Suckling
Rated Recommended
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