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Lopez de Heredia - Rioja Viña Tondonia Reserva 2014

Lopez de Heredia - Rioja Viña Tondonia Reserva 2014

96/100

Tim Atkin

95/100

Robert Parker

93/100

Vinous

Spain
powerful
elegant
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"Heredia's signature wine needs no introduction: crushed black fruits, forest floor, and spices—discover the new vintage!"

“The lovely 2014 Viña Tondonia Reserva red is breathtaking. This year’s blend consists of 80% Tempranillo, 15% Garnacho, with the remainder made up of Graciano and Mazuelo. It aged for eight years in old oak vats and well-seasoned American oak barrels; [...] I found this wine to be truly balanced, combining power and elegance, with beautiful energy and a refined, elegant palate. [...] 2026–2045” (Robert Parker 2026)

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Estate

Lopez de Heredia

Vintage

Tondonia Reserva

Vintage

2014

Designation

Rioja

Region

Spain

Grape Varieties

80% de Tempranillo, à 15% de Grenache, 5% Graciano et Mazuelo

Regions

Composed of poplars and alluvial soil with a high proportion of limestone, overlooking the meander of the Ebro River

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

During the aging period: 2 rackings per year, clarification, no filtration before bottling

Livestock Farming

Aged for 6 years in barrels

Alcohol Content

13,5%

Eye

Bright ruby color with amber highlights

Nose

Delicate and elegant, with notes of plum jam, orange zest, cedar, and forest floor

Palate

Smooth and velvety, with firm tannins, well-structured, and a lovely, lingering, aromatic finish

Serve

At 18–20°C, let it breathe gently in the glass for 5 to 10 minutes

Open

1 to 2 hours before

Drink starting at

2026

Drink before

2045

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with a leg of lamb with rosemary, a beef tournedos, or suckling pig...

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2026 guide) 95/100 (Extraordinary wine)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

The beautiful Viña Tondonia Reserva 2014 red is breathtaking. This year’s blend consists of 80% Tempranillo, 15% Garnacho, with the remainder made up of Graciano and Mazuelo. It aged for eight years in old oak vats and well-seasoned American oak barrels; it has an alcohol content of 13.5%, a pH of 3.3, and an acidity of 6.7 grams. María José told me she found the alcohol content to be more pronounced here compared to other vintages, but I found this wine to be truly balanced, combining power and elegance, with beautiful energy and a refined, elegant palate. They bottled all the wines a little later than in the past, which was partly intentional but also due to circumstances such as bottle availability or logistical constraints related to COVID-19, etc. 300,000 bottles were produced. Bottling took place in March 2022. 2026–2045

Vinous

Vinous

Wine rated (2026 guide) 93/100

About the wine:

The 2014 Reserva Viña Tondonia, aged for six years in American oak barrels and bottled in November 2022, is characterized by a well-defined bouquet. On the nose, notes of sweet herbs, forest floor, and dried cherry unfold against a slightly tart, woody backdrop. The palate is lively and energetic, embodying the estate’s signature style with subtle firmness and freshness that support the structure. 2026–2040

James Suckling

James Suckling

Rated "Recommended"

Tim Atkin

Tim Atkin

Wine rated (2026 guide) 96/100

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