Lopez de Heredia is one of Spain’s most esteemed and iconic producers. The winery was founded in 1877 by Rafael López de Heredia y Landeta, great-grandfather of the current owner, Maria José Lopez de Heredia. The 2011 Viña Tondonia Reserva Tempranillo oozes with generous blackberry, blueberry, plum, crushed violet, and a hint of cedar. It is warming and inviting on the palate and has a fantastic kick of mineral tension, offering brightness and providing verve and length. Ripe berry fruits continue on the palate alongside a hint of black pepper and orange zest before being washed away by a delicate backbone of present yet powdery tannins.
Lopez de Heredia, Rioja Reserva DOC (Spain) 2011
By Miranda Franco