Red dry
This wine has evolved perfectly showing a deep ruby colour with shades of orange. Its nose is persistent, full bodied and showing a lot of mature fruit, being dominated by the Tempranillo grape. Its taste is round, smooth, fresh, full of body and persistent.
Serve at 16-18 °C with roasted and highly flavoured meats, lamb and game
The 2013 Viña Bosconia Reserva even in a cooler and rainier year, like 2013, has a rounder body and still 13.5% alcohol. They also insisted that "remember that we can use 15% of wine from another vintage, and perhaps we topped this one up with wine from 2015. We want consistency year after year." This matured in barrels for five years and was bottled unfiltered but fined with egg whites. It's expressive, elegant and subtle, clean and complex, with polished tannins and very good acidity (pH 3.3 and 6.7 grams of tartaric acid per liter of wine). 70,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in May 2021.
López de Heredia – Traditions and Heritage in Rioja Wines
López de Heredia is one of the oldest and most prestigious wineries in the world, proudly preserving its traditions and production methods. Founded in the 1880s by Don Rafael López de Heredia, this winery has become a true symbol of the Rioja wine region for over 140 years. Since its founding, the winery has adhered to the principle of producing wine only from its own vineyards, without making any compromises in achieving the highest quality.
Authentic winemaking methods
López de Heredia stands out for its traditional approach to winemaking. Fermentation takes place in 72 large oak vats, some of which were built when the winery was founded and are now 143 years old. This gives the wines a unique structure and character. After fermentation, the wine is aged in handmade American oak barrels, ensuring the wine’s softness, depth and complexity.
An Example of Traditionalists
“López de Heredia” is a winery that is not afraid of change, but has always maintained its traditions. Their methods, which were formed back in the 1880s, have been perfectly adapted to modern winemaking. Each bottle of this wine reflects the unchanging family tradition and love of work.
World Heritage and Prestige
Eric Asimov, writing about “López de Heredia” wines, states that this winery is one of the few in the world that can boast such an invaluable heritage and prestige. Over all these years, the winery has managed to maintain the highest quality, reflecting the uniqueness and traditions of the Rioja region.
Exceptional Classics – Rioja Wine
“López de Heredia” wines are true Rioja classics, which not only reflect the old production traditions, but also stand out for their highest quality and unique aromas. These wines are a great choice for true wine lovers looking for authentic and complex wine experiences.