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R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva 2005

Vivino 4
Parker 97
R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva 2005

Properties:

  • Type Red
  • Year 2005
  • Alcohol 13
  • Volume 0.75L
  • Style Dry
  • Country Spain
  • Winery TONDONIA
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R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva 2005

A dry red wine from D.O. Ca. Rioja, crafted by the historic R. López de Heredia winery. It features aromas of fennel, thyme, and red fruits, complemented by a velvety texture and polished tannins.

Key facts

  • Grape variety: Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo
  • D.O. / Region: D.O. Ca. Rioja
  • Winery: R. López de Heredia
  • Soil / Altitude: Right bank of the Ebro River
  • Ageing / Cellaring potential: 14 years in oak vats and American oak barrels

The vineyard

The grapes originate from the iconic Viña Tondonia vineyard, located on the right bank of the Ebro River. Planted in the early 20th century, these old vines provide a distinct Mediterranean character to the blend.

Ideal combination

Winemaking

Fermentation takes place in historic oak vats using indigenous yeasts. This age-worthy wine then undergoes a 14-year aging process in oak vats and American oak barrels, followed by extended bottle maturation.

Why buy it

This red wine represents the pinnacle of traditional Rioja winemaking, making it an ideal addition to any serious cellar. Its structural balance and refined profile ensure excellent longevity. For a truly historic tasting experience, you can buy R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva 2005 online directly from our shop.

Vivino 4.8
28 July 2026
Valerio Vallani
It tastes super young, still loads of fruit! They are the best!
Vivino 4.6
18 July 2026
Nima Yaftian
Lots of American oak on the nose. Big blast of vanilla and dill. Red/black fruit is there but it really comes out on the palate. Excellent acidity and well balanced tannin.
Vivino 5
13 June 2026
Danylo
The nose, the intensity, the experience and the location. Palate is fabulous; smooth with finesse, depth and evolving palate complexity. An incredible wine that has decades ahead of it.
Vivino 4.6
31 May 2026
Kevin Zhou
leather oak tobacco vanilla earthy strawberry smoke coffee Still young and under development
Vivino 4.5
10 May 2026
Luiz Cougo
What a great label! 👁️ Deep garnet with brick reflections. 👃 Dried cherry, leather, tobacco and cedar with earthy and balsamic nuances. 👅 Medium-bodied, vibrant acidity and silky, fully resolved tannins. Complex, elegant and deeply traditional Rioja, showing remarkable harmony and persistence. A beautiful, contemplative wine. Cheers 🍷🍷
Vivino 4.9
07 May 2026
Tristan Berghaus
Pretty much perfect Rioja and red wine. Super fine dusty but integrated tannins, sweet perfume of decomposing autumn leaves, wild red berries, pipe tobacco
Vivino 4.6
25 April 2026
Peter van Berkel
Great wine with a nice balance, hints of vanilla. Selected to complement 2 Spanish Temprenilo wines from 2004
Vivino 4.3
06 March 2026
Scott White
WHERE...? I've posted other ratings of this vintage and can only find one! Unbelievable... Anyway!! These half bottles are definitely starting to show their age so I figured they need to be "liberated." Right? For the good of the people? 😂 Soft stewed raspberry, boysenberry, and a hint of rhubarb with tertiary notes of tobacco, iron shavings and some cedar all lightly coated in Rioja dust. 93 pts
Vivino 4.6
28 February 2026
Eiríkur Orri Guðmundsson
Deep garnet color, with a mature and earthy aroma of cherry, vanilla, oak, coconut, tobacco, leather, balsamic and clove. The wine is dry, with a medium+ acid, soft (med+) tannins and a full body. The finish is soft and velvety, lasting for a long time. An outstanding wine!
Vivino 4.5
20 February 2026
...Elio
Still very young, almost fruity, this will outlive a lot of us.
Vivino 4.7
15 February 2026
Johannes Petersson
Of course an excellent wine (given 100p from R Parker) it is medium bodied with quite high acidity at this point. I got heaps of dill and oak in the opening, after around 40 mins it evolves with wet forest floor and mushrooms and then goes on to add layers of potpourri and dried rose petals and red flowers. Amazingly long finish and goes on for minutes in your mouth.
Vivino 4.9
05 February 2026
Maksim W9LT
Always a huge joy to get a chance to taste the newest vintage of this ultra-classic, legendary Rioja. Goji berry, dark cherry, old leather, cold sauna, moss, undergrowth, coffee, thyme. Almost a perfection, such an outstanding energy, balance, grace and purity. Ultimate Rioja which leaves you speechless, peak maturity and most probably the strongest vintage of this GR tasted so far.
Vivino 4.8
29 December 2025
Manuel Sandoval
Impressive Rioja wine, high acidity with lots of red fruit flavor and oak, notes of leather, cherry and balsamic. Vibrant ruby color with slight rim variation towards garnet, well integrated tannins and very good length.
Vivino 4.7
23 December 2025
Cabesaurio
Extremely elegant Rioja from a classic producer. Despite it’s 25 years this wine feel young and lively which clearly indicates it was crafted to be aged for many more years in your cellar. Bravo 👏🏻
Vivino 4.2
21 December 2025
Robbie Priddle
Brigs Xmas Dinner 2025 10 of 15 Only my 2nd Tondonia GR. This 04 was bottled in Nov 18 (14yrs in oak) + released 24. Numbers which won't surprise Heredia followers! 24k bottles released was a larger number than I appreciated though. I found redcurrant, polished wood, (uncooked) chorizo, old leather. Neatly woven in a med body. Beautifully managed at 12.5% ABV. I found myself wanting more finesse + focus - which is puzzling because I’ve tasted this in their 04 Reserva on five occasions 👇
Vivino 4.5
11 December 2025
OgnenF
Excellent Rioja red with Parker 100 💯 mark. Amazing 🤩 red wine 🍷!!! Flagship red wine 🍷 of Lopez de Heredia.
Vivino 4.5
02 October 2025
aka V V V
Pale ruby, med+ viscous, clean Good quality fruit, red fruits, currants, cherry. Leather, spices, earthy notes. Med+ acidity, med+ astringent tannins, abv 12.5 Long. Young. WOTN
Vivino 4.9
12 June 2025
Brad Watto
Been one of my must try wines for a long time and did not disappoint! If only it was easier to source! As good as Tempranillo gets!
Vivino 5
24 April 2025
Tomi Tomic Carlsson
I’m surprised how acidity is so fresh still. And the initial fruit aromas. Tannins has dissolved into a beautiful silk structure.
Vivino 4.7
20 April 2025
Mikołaj Niezbecki
👁️ Pale ruby 👃 Pronounced intensity, developed: plum, cherry, red currant, black currant, earthy, leaves, leather, vanilla, balsamic, mushroom, strawberry, clove, smoke, cedar, coffee, forest floor 👅Dry H. acid H. tannin P. intensity M. (+) body M. abv L. finish Balanced ✔️ Complex ✔️ Potential to age ✔️ ⬅️ peak Quality level: outstanding 💥

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