R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Blanco 2005

98 Parker
Country

España

Vintage

2005

Region

D.O. Ca. Rioja

Volume

750 ml

Our wines

TONDONIA

%VOL

12,5

Varieties

Malvasía, Viura

Type

Blanco

Style

Seco

394,97 €
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Community Reviews
4.3 Vivino

4.5
Albert W. Einstein
Vivino
A Matter of Taste in Zurich, TN to follow. 94 Points.
4.2
Bryan M
Vivino
I think I like this wine more with each bottle. Lots of depth. Nutty, orange honey and some spice - seemingly oxidized, but it’s not! It’s
4.5
Ultimate wine
Vivino
Oh, what a nice and pleasant old style dry white wine from Rioja! Aromas are full with pear, tropical fruits and roasted nuts. Taste is smooth,
4.2
Lombino
Vivino
Color: Aged gold Nose: Honey, wax, raisins, pear Enbocca: Great balance, acidity medium, pear, wax, honey, pear
4.5
Brivdomataj
Vivino
4.6 🌟 Very great old Spanish wine! Smell full of balsamic, cherry, plum and cabbage! Taste full of oak and tobacco!
4.5
Amin
Vivino
Love… this wine is just amazing. Had it before and enjoyed it as the first time
4.5
Dom Aelberry
Vivino
Tobacco fruit oak
4
Tylor Hartwell
Vivino
Bouquet of meadow flowers. Lovely aged colour. Could still be aged but tasting great. Sept 19 London
4
Swisscellmen
Vivino
Almost orange in colour, most bizarre but in a positive way
4
Jonathan Imlah
Vivino
Beautifully balanced but starting to lose finesse
4
Jacob
Vivino
Toffee galore with some dried fruits and hints of Spice
4
Paul-Jeroen Van de G...
Vivino
Beautiful! Dark yellow, tertiary flavours, earthy, sherry like.
5
Rubens @winepassbr
Vivino
honey citrus oak nutty almond
4.5
Eric Burton
Vivino
Absolutely stunning! The best white I've tasted since our wine rep stopped in with an amazing Gruner Veltliner for me to taste weeks ago. As
4
philvk
Vivino
Complex flavors and a long finish. Age has developed rounded acids and lots of intriguing woody and sherries qualities. A thinker- lots going
4.5
John Andersen
Vivino
Full fatty bold white wine. Never tried something like this before. Make sure it’s around 12 degrees - warmer than that it could get too heavy
5
Matt Matravers
Vivino
Low tannins, a little earthy and easy to drink. Lovely smooth wine
4
Justine Goy
Vivino
Fresh & smooth - tastes almost fortified thanks to the oak ageing!

Description

It displays an intense golden color, a reflection of its evolution. On the nose, it offers a complex profile, with aromas of honey, beeswax, and delicate hints of caramel. On the palate, it is ample and enveloping, balanced by a marked calcareous minerality characteristic of limestone soils. The finish is long, flavorful, and persistent, with an elegant saline touch.

R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Blanco 2005 is an exceptional white wine from the DOCa Rioja, made with a classic combination of Viura (90%) and Malvasía (10%), from the winery's own vineyards. The legendary Viña Tondonia vineyard, planted in 1913-1914 by Don Rafael López de Heredia y Landeta, has become the most famous emblem of the winery. With more than 100 hectares located on the right bank of the Ebro River, its vines produce grapes that faithfully express the most authentic character of Rioja.

The 2005 vintage, with its greater structure and intensity, was crafted following the winery's classic philosophy. The wine underwent an extraordinary 14-year aging process in perfectly seasoned American oak barrels and tanks, developing exceptional complexity and aging potential.

Production was limited to 10.000 bottles. After being bottled in November 2019, the wine was released to the market in the spring of 2026. R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Blanco 2005 is an excellent choice for those who wish to buy wine online and discover the secret of one of Rioja's great aging white wines.

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