2012 LOPEZ DE HEREDIA "VINA TONDONIA" RESERVA RIOJA (HALF BOTTLE)

2012 LÓPEZ DE HEREDIA “VIÑA TONDONIA” RESERVA RIOJA

López de Heredia is a legendary name in Spanish wine, known for an unwavering commitment to tradition and extended aging that defies modern trends. Founded in 1877 in Haro, Rioja Alta, the estate remains family-owned and continues to produce wines exactly as it has for over a century—fermenting in old wooden vats, aging in American oak barrels, and bottling only when the wines are deemed ready, not when the market demands it. The 2012 Viña Tondonia Reserva is a blend dominated by Tempranillo, with Garnacha, Graciano, and Mazuelo rounding out the classic Rioja profile. Aged for six years in barrel and several more in bottle before release, it showcases the house style: elegant, savory, and gracefully mature. With notes of dried cherry, leather, spice, and polished tannins, it’s a benchmark for traditional Rioja and a rare example of patience in modern winemaking.