{"product_id":"r-lopez-de-heredia-vina-tondonia-reserva-2012-magnum","title":"R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Reserva 2012 Magnum","description":"\u003cp\u003eR. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Reserva 2012 Magnum is a benchmark Rioja from one of Spain’s most revered traditional producers. Crafted in the classic old-school style and aged far longer than most Reserva wines, it offers remarkable depth, elegance, and the kind of authenticity that has made Viña Tondonia an icon of Spanish fine wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this Reserva typically shows a mature garnet tone with brick-hued reflections that hint at its extended aging. The nose is layered and refined, unfolding with notes of ripe red and dark fruit, sweet spice, vanilla, dried herbs, leather, and gentle oak complexity.\n\nOn the palate, it is graceful yet structured, with polished tannins, bright acidity, and a long, savory finish. The extended barrel aging brings remarkable integration and complexity, giving the wine a seamless, time-polished character. It can be enjoyed now, but the Magnum format also supports further aging, allowing additional nuance to develop over the coming years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViña Tondonia comes from vineyards in Rioja Alta, where the cooler climate and well-regarded soils help preserve freshness and balance in the grapes. The blend is based on Tempranillo with Garnacha and small proportions of Graciano, harvested with care and vinified according to López de Heredia’s deeply traditional methods. The wine is famously aged for six years in oak, far longer than is typical for Rioja Reserva, which contributes to its complexity, textural finesse, and distinctive old-world style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine pairs beautifully with roast lamb, grilled beef, braised dishes, game, and aged Manchego, as well as mushroom-based dishes and rich Mediterranean cuisine. Serve it at around 16–18°C, and decanting for an hour or two is recommended if opening now, especially to help the aromas fully open and the wine show its full complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLópez de Heredia is one of Rioja’s most historic and respected wineries, famous for preserving a traditional approach to winemaking long after many producers modernized. Based in Haro, the estate has become a reference point for classical Rioja and is widely admired for its patience, consistency, and age-worthy wines. Viña Tondonia, in particular, stands as one of the region’s most iconic labels and a symbol of the enduring quality of traditional Rioja.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"López de Heredia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122495398130,"sku":"FW-9410","price":107.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/vina_tondonia_reserva_nv_1_7.png?v=1777476329","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/r-lopez-de-heredia-vina-tondonia-reserva-2012-magnum","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}