{"product_id":"vina-tondonia-lopez-de-heredia","title":"2008 Viña Tondonia Rioja Reserva, Lopez de Heredia, Rioja, Spain","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA traditionalist icon from Rioja. the Viña Tondonia Rioja Reserva from Lopez de Heredia is one of the silkiest wines in the world thanks to its six years in 140 year old casks and further bottle aging. Awarded an amazing 96 points this has to be one of the wine world's best value wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCRITIC REVIEWS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTondonia's reds have been on an upward curve \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erecently\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and are now at the same level as the bodega's world-class whites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a fine, elegant, savoury, low-alcohol blend of Tempranillo with 20% Garnacha and 5% each of Mazuelo and Graciano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, combining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e summer berry fruit, racy acidity, granular tannins and an earthy, balsamic undertone. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e now, but this will develop further in bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoints.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTim Aitken\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD PAIRING INSPIRATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis iconic Rioja Reserva will pair well \u003cspan\u003ewith all meat dishes however prepared. A perfect partner for lamb, however it is prepared and meaty stews.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINTAGE AND WINEMAKING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsidered an excellent vintage by the Wine Advocate and Wine Spectator and certainly the best of the last five vintages. 2008 was an ideal vintage with excellent ripe fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from a blend of Tempranillo (75%), Garnacho (15%), Graciano and Mazuelo (10%) the wine is matured for six years and racked twice, aged in 140 year old casks plus further bottle ageing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCER NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe beating heart of Rioja, Lopez de Heredia is, for many, the most important winery in the region, with a rich, long history and a central focal point for local tours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA traditional Rioja producer nothing much has changed here in a century. Lopez de Heredia have always been proponents of \u003cem\u003elutte raisonée\u003c\/em\u003e so have never marketed themselves as organic or natural winemakers. Incredible care, time and attention is spent in both their 170 hectare vineyards and cathedral like winery to produce wines of style and place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEED ADVICE? ASK A SOMM LIVE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAny questions about this wine? Creating a wine list for a function or planning a special meal or gift? Use the chat facility to speak live to one of our in-house sommeliers who can assist in your wine selection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSERVICE AND STORAGE TIPS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine will can be enjoyed today or held for several years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine should be served at room temperature and stored around 12°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDELIVERY INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery is free when you spend over £150. For orders under this amount then a £9.99 delivery charge will be applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe use a tracked DPD delivery service who provide text and email tracking updates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery bottle sold by CoolerSomm is subject to our quality guarantee. 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