{"product_id":"r-lopez-de-heredia-vina-tondonia-reserva-2008-magnum","title":"R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Reserva 2008 magnum","description":"\u003cp\u003eR. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Reserva 2008 is a classic Rioja Reserva in magnum format, offering the kind of patience, depth, and elegance that have made López de Heredia one of Spain’s most revered traditional producers. Aged far beyond the legal minimum, it reflects a style built on long maturation, subtle complexity, and remarkable balance rather than overt power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this Reserva shows a graceful, mature profile with bright red-fruit character framed by its extended ageing. The nose unfolds with ultra-clean aromas of red berries, damp autumn forest floor, moss, mushrooms, and a delicate hint of cigar box from the oak.\n\nThe palate is creamy and composed, with fresh red fruit at the core and layered savoury notes that add depth and intrigue. Rather than making a loud first impression, it rewards quiet attention and time in the glass, and the magnum format gives it strong aging potential for further development over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes come from Viña Tondonia, López de Heredia’s flagship vineyard in Rioja, a historic site known for producing wines of finesse and longevity. Harvesting is carried out with care from selected vineyard parcels, and the wine is vinified in the producer’s traditional style before spending around six years in barrel and nearly as long in bottle prior to release, far exceeding standard Reserva requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine pairs beautifully with roast lamb, mushroom-based dishes, cured meats, game, and slow-cooked beef, as well as aged Manchego or other firm, savoury cheeses. Serve at 16–18°C, and decant gently if needed to remove sediment; for older bottles, a short decant is preferable to preserve the wine’s nuanced aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded in the 19th century, López de Heredia is one of the most iconic names in Rioja and a benchmark for traditional Spanish winemaking. Still family-run, the estate is celebrated for its long ageing regimen, timeless style, and unwavering commitment to classic methods, earning it a treasured place among collectors and Rioja enthusiasts worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"López de Heredia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122453422322,"sku":"FW-6453","price":85.53,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/vina_tondonia_reserva_nv_1_4.png?v=1777476110","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/r-lopez-de-heredia-vina-tondonia-reserva-2008-magnum","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}