This wine boasts a brilliant, intense golden color. On the nose, it unfolds a complex and elegant bouquet, with notes of toast, smoke, and spice, accompanied by hints of mushroom, damp earth, pollen, and herbal tea that evoke the character of its historic aging cellars. On the palate, it is deep and very persistent, with a dry and mineral character, a subtle umami touch, and a long, flavorful, and delicately saline finish.
R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Reserva Blanco 2014 is a dry white wine from the Rioja DOCa, produced by the historic R. López de Heredia winery with a blend of 90% Viura and 10% Malvasía Riojana. The secret of this wine lies in the grapes from vines with an average age of 63 years, grown on stony white soils within the emblematic Viña Tondonia estate. Planted between 1913 and 1914 by Don Rafael López de Heredia y Landeta, this vineyard of over 100 hectares, located on the right bank of the Ebro River, is one of the great symbols of Rioja viticulture.
The 2014 vintage was marked by challenging weather conditions, with abundant rainfall before and during the harvest, which necessitated a rigorous grape selection process. Fermentation took place in old oak vats using native yeasts, respecting the winery's traditional philosophy. This wine has been aged for 6 years in oak barrels, followed by an additional 2 years of bottle aging.
Production was limited to 18.000 bottles, which were bottled in December 2022. R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Reserva Blanco 2014 is an excellent choice for those who want to buy wine online and discover the secret of one of Rioja's great classic white wines.
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