{"product_id":"r-lopez-de-heredia-vina-tondonia-blanco-reserva-2008","title":"R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Blanco Reserva 2008","description":"\u003cp\u003eR. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Blanco Reserva 2008 is a rare and highly sought-after white Rioja, made from a small parcel of the iconic Tondonia vineyard. Crafted in the traditional style of the house, it spends an extraordinary 6 years in oak and another 7 years in bottle before release, giving it a layered, mature character that stands apart from more modern white wines. With production strictly limited, this is a wine that reflects both heritage and patience in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePale gold in the glass, this Blanco Reserva shows the quiet depth that comes with long aging. The nose is beautifully complex, offering notes of preserved lemon, orange peel, chamomile, and a subtle waxy richness, with the kind of tertiary aromas that have become a signature of López de Heredia.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is dry, linear, and focused, with vivid acidity shaping a sleek, finely textured profile. There is a gentle breadth to the mid-palate, but the overall impression is one of precision, purity, and remarkable length. While already impressive, it still has plenty of aging potential for those who prefer to cellar it further and watch its complexity evolve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine comes from the Tondonia vineyard in La Rioja, where only a small portion is planted to white varieties, making this release naturally limited. It is produced mainly from Viura with a smaller proportion of Malvasia, and is fermented in old 6,000-liter wooden vats before being aged in American oak barrels. The élevage is meticulous, with only around 10% new oak, 40% barrels roughly 10 years old, and the remaining 50% significantly older, allowing the wine to develop slow oxidative complexity while preserving freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an excellent match for dishes that can stand up to its acidity and aged complexity, such as grilled or roasted fish, shellfish, poultry with creamy sauces, mushroom dishes, or mature hard cheeses. Serve it lightly chilled, around 10–12°C, to let the aromatic layers unfold. Decanting is not essential, but a short decant can help the wine open up if it has been stored for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLópez de Heredia is one of Rioja’s most historic and revered producers, known for preserving a traditional winemaking style that has changed very little over generations. The estate has become a benchmark for long-aged wines with exceptional complexity and longevity, and its Viña Tondonia bottlings are especially celebrated among Rioja enthusiasts. In a region that has seen many styles come and go, López de Heredia remains a symbol of authenticity, patience, and timeless craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"López de Heredia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122447655154,"sku":"FW-6072","price":214.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/tondonia_blanc.png?v=1777476076","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/r-lopez-de-heredia-vina-tondonia-blanco-reserva-2008","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}