Lopez de Heredia - Rioja Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Bianco 2005
99/100
Vinous
99/100
Tim Atkin
98/100
Robert Parker
"An exceptional and extremely rare vintage—one of the most powerful vintages, according to *Wine Advocate*!"
“The 2005 Gran Reserva Blanco Viña Tondonia spent ten years in American oak barrels, which gives it remarkable depth. [...] On the nose, it offers layered aromas of acacia, dried flowers, lime zest, and herbs, accompanied by notes of caramel, pastry, and a hint of toast. On the palate, it is dry and enveloping, with a lively, well-integrated freshness and a savory nuance reminiscent of wafer. With exceptional length and refinement, the 2005 vintage stands out here as a great vintage. 2026–2040” (Vinous 2026)
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Eye
Golden color with amber highlights
Nose
Fresh, complex, with indulgent aromas of dried apricot, mandarin, and hazelnut, along with subtle resinous notes
Palate
Silky and concentrated, with a slightly chalky texture, vibrant on the mid-palate, and a long, intense finish with tertiary aromas
Serve
At 18-20°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink starting at
2026
Drink before
2040
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with a grilled milk-fed lamb chop, a langoustine carpaccio, or a lightly seared lobster...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2026 guide) 98/100 (Exceptional)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The Viña Tondonia Blanco Gran Reserva 2005, a white wine, comes from a more powerful vintage. It has a more intense golden color and a nose that reveals greater oxidation and aging, with notes of honey, wax, and a hint of caramel. María José compared it to vintages such as 1976, 1981, and 1957, which had shown earlier maturation. Its profile is different, with a rounder palate marked by the chalky austerity of the limestone soils, and a savory finish with salty notes. It was bottled in November 2019 after 14 years in well-seasoned American oak barrels and oak vats. It has an alcohol content of 12.5%, a pH of 3.4, and an acidity of 6.6 grams. 10,000 bottles were produced. It will be released in the spring of 2026. 2026–2036
Vinous
Wine rated (2026 guide) 99/100
About the wine:
The 2005 Gran Reserva Blanco Viña Tondonia spent ten years in American oak barrels, giving it remarkable depth. Blended from Viura and 10% Malvasía, and bottled in November 2019, it offers a nose of layered aromas of acacia, dried flowers, lime zest, and herbs, accompanied by notes of caramel, pastry, and a hint of toast. On the palate, it is dry and enveloping, with a lively, well-integrated freshness and a savory nuance reminiscent of wafer cookies. With exceptional length and refinement, the 2005 vintage stands out as a great vintage. 2026–2040
James Suckling
Rated "Recommended"
Tim Atkin
Wine rated (2026 guide) 99/100
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