R. Lopez de Heredia Tondonia Reserva Blanco 2015 750ml

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R. Lopez de Heredia Tondonia Reserva Blanco 2015 750ml

Name: R. Lopez de Heredia Tondonia Reserva Blanco 2015 750ml
Brand: R. Lopez De Heredia
SKU: 1047330
Price: 198.95 USD
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Rating: 95.3 (3 reviews)

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Aromas of green olives, straw, dried lemons and wax. Medium- to full-bodied and substantial, with texture but also freshness, showing a very complete profile. Nutty flavors run through the palate, with a persistent, textured, dried-fruit character. Long, with a gently oxidative style that adds depth and complexity. A blend of 90% viura and 10% malvasía. Drink or hold.

Country: Spain
Region: La Rioja
Appellation: Rioja

Size: 750ml
Color: White

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R. Lopez De Heredia

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Spain

Ever since the Phoenicians and Romans brought their knowledge of vine cultivation to Spanish soils, the country's culture has grown alongside wine production, with wine being a vital part of Spanish identity and Spanish traditions. Each region of Spain has a wine quite distinct from the others, and it is produced by smallholders and families as much as it is by large companies and established wineries. From the relatively mild and lush regions of La Rioja to the arid plateaus that surround Madrid, grapes are grown in abundance for the now booming Spanish wine industry, and new laws and regulations have recently been put in place to keep the country's standards high. By combining traditional practices with modern technology, Spanish wineries are continuing to produce distinctive wines of great character, flavor and aroma, with the focus shifting in recent decades to quality over quantity.

Region

La Rioja

La Rioja is by far the most famous wine region of Spain, and remains one of the world's great wine producing regions, consistently offering deep, complex red wines of character and distinction, partly due to the fact that La Rioja benefits from excellent soils, rich in minerals and nutrients, and plenty of sunshine. The climatic conditions allow the fine grape varietals to reach full ripeness and express plenty of the best features of their terroir, making La Rioja wines some of the most interesting to have ever come out of Europe. The Cantabrian mountains to the north provide the perfect shelter from the colder, wetter influences of the Atlantic oceans, and in the beloved vineyards of La Rioja, wineries have been cultivating exceedingly flavorful Tempranillo grapes for generations for the inclusion in their fine single variety and blended wines.

Appellation

Rioja

Rioja, a renowned wine appellation in Spain, stands as an emblem of the country's winemaking heritage and innovation. What makes Rioja unique is its commitment to blending traditional and modern winemaking methods. Primarily crafted from Tempranillo, with Garnacha, Graciano, and Mazuelo as supporting players, Rioja wines showcase a remarkable balance of fruit, oak, and complex aging. Rioja's classification system, featuring Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva, delineates the aging periods, highlighting the region's dedication to quality. The use of American oak barrels imparts distinctive vanilla and coconut notes, contributing to Rioja's recognizable profile. The diverse terroir, from the high-altitude vineyards of Rioja Alta to the warmer Rioja Baja, adds depth and complexity to the wines. Exploring Rioja allows enthusiasts to savor the rich tapestry of Spanish winemaking, where historic bodegas coexist with modern practices, resulting in wines that seamlessly marry tradition and innovation, offering a glimpse into the soul of Spanish viticulture.

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The 2015 Viña Tondonia Blanco Reserva, from vines averaging 63 years of age, comes from a year with very good rain and even snow and a warm summer and end of the season that resulted in an early harvest, earlier than 2014. The wine matured in well-seasoned American oak barrels for six years. It's amazing, because the wine is paler than the 2018 Gravonia. It has a youth and freshness that is unbelievable, because 2015 was warm, powerful and ripe and the alcohol went up in very little time, but the wine has freshness and balance, very good acidity and a vibrant mouthfeel. It has the "white Tondonia" nose and a surprising palate. It comes in at 12.5% alcohol, a pH of 3.3 and 6.6 grams of acidity. It was probably the surprise of the tasting, well above the expectations. 21,100 bottles produced. It was bottled in December 2023.

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The 2015 Blanco Reserva Viña Tondonia (Viura with 10% Malvasía) spent six years in 225-liter American oak barrels crafted and restored in the estate’s own cooperage before being bottled in 2023. On the nose, refined oak and acacia frame delicate herbs, a gently evolved savory tone, and ripe white fruit. The palate is dry and lightly chalky, with a faint raisined touch and an herbal finish. Acidity feels slightly elevated today but should integrate further with time in bottle.

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