R. LOPEZ DE HEREDIA Rioja Blanco 'Vina Tondonia' Gran Reserva DOCa 2005 Bottle
White Still Wine | Spain | Rioja | 75cl
£129.95 / £779.70 (case)
Size: 75cl
Closure Type: Cork
Country: Spain
Region: Rioja
Grapes: Viura, Malvasia
Description
The historic cellars of Lopez de Heredia continue to honor traditional Spanish winemaking with the spectacular 2005 Vina Tondonia Blanco Gran Reserva. Crafted predominantly from Viura alongside ten percent Malvasia, this profound wine spent a full ten years resting quietly in American oak before being bottled in November 2019.
This incredible patience yields remarkable depth and a brilliant golden hue. The nose presents a mesmerizing tapestry of acacia, dried flowers, bright lime zest, and savory herbs woven through warm toffee, gentle toast, and comforting bakery tones. On the palate, it is wonderfully dry and enveloping. A vibrant, seamlessly integrated freshness lifts a delicate savory nuance reminiscent of a crisp wafer, leading to an exceptionally long and refined finish that truly defines this great vintage.
VINOUS - 99 Points
"The 2005 Gran Reserva Blanco Viña Tondonia spent ten years in American oak, giving it remarkable depth. Composed of Viura with 10% Malvasía and bottled in November 2019, it layers acacia, dried flowers, lime zest and herbs on the nose, with toffee, bakery tones and gentle toast. On the palate, it is dry and enveloping, carrying vibrant, integrated freshness and a wafer-like savory nuance. Exceptionally long and refined, the 2005 stands out as a great vintage here."
Drinking Window: 2026-2040
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THE WINE ADVOCATE - 98 Points
"The white 2005 Viña Tondonia Blanco Gran Reserva comes from a more powerful year. It has a deeper golden color and a nose with more oxidation end evolution, with notes of honey, wax and a little caramel. María José compared it with years like 1976, 1981 or 1957, years that showed more evolution early on. It has a different profile, with a rounder mouthfeel but with the chalky austerity from the limestone soils, finishing tasty and with a salty twist. It was bottled in November 2019 after 14 years in well-seasoned American oak barrels and oak vats. It has 12.5% alcohol, a pH of 3.4 and 6.6 grams of acidity. 10,000 bottles produced."
Drinking Window: 2026-2036