Este riojano intemporal reúne as condições ideais para se tornar em longo envelhecimento em barrica e repouso em garrafa, que reflete o bom trabalho da marca para obter  clássico nas suas formas que não deixa ninguém indiferente.

A adega López de Heredia

Tipo Red - Reserva

Colheita 2008

Álcool 13.0% vol.

Subzona La Rioja Alta

Variedade 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, 10% Graciano, Mazuelo

Origem Rioja

Vista Cor rubi brilhante com leves traços alaranjados.

Nariz Muito fino, fresco, tostado e com leves aromas de baunilha. Muito persistente.

Boca Muyito seco, suave, redondo e desenvolvido.

Temperatura de servir 16 ºC.

Consumo Óptimo até 2030 se mantido em boas condições.

Combinação Ideal com carnes, seja de vaca ou de ave.

Fetuccine com strogonoff de vitela e boletus

O caráter condimentado de Tondonia harmoniza muito bem com um molho intenso como este, que é enriquecido pelo sabor do boletus.  

Tim Atkin:

Tondonia's reds have been on an upward curve recently and are now at the same level as the bodega's world-class whites. This is a fine, elegant, savoury, low-alcohol blend of Tempranillo with 20% Garnacha and 5% each of Mazuelo and Graciano, combining summer berry fruit, racy acidity, granular tannins and an earthy, balsamic undertone. Good now, but this will develop further in bottle. 2020-28

The Wine Advocate:

The nose of the 2008 Viña Tondonia Reserva is very elegant, fresh and with an herbal twist, starting to show the complexity of the aged wines that are sometimes still too young when they are released 10+ years from the vintage! The palate is medium-bodied, with lightness and depth, very classical with extra freshness and all that is needed for a long development in bottle. This is the more Tondonia of the two vintages I tasted side by side. There are notes of maple syrup, smoke, licorice and crisp fruit. The palate is more austere, crunchy and reveals the chalkiness of the soils. There's more definition and precision here.

James Suckling:

Lots of dried fruit with plum, light raisin, chocolate and toasted oak. Some balsamic undertones. White truffles and dried flowers. Medium body, creamy tannins and savory, balsamic undertones. Extreme and unique, as always. Drink now.

Decanter:

The flagship wine from the estate, its Tempranillo grapes wrapped in an alluvial amphitheatre overlooking the Ebro, its wines barrel aged for six years. The 2008 was a relatively cool vintage, understated but perfectly correct; accurate if somewhat anodyne descriptors for the wine itself. The colour holds ruby charm and concentration at the core; the nose captures the classic house style, savoury, earthy yet with fine chiselled dark fruit definition and hints of graphite in support, then woodsmoke and soy. Wonderfully composed, with firm acidity and a real presence en la boca, the wine dares to satisfy on many levels.