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White dry
López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Blanco Reserva Rioja 2015 is a classic-style dry white wine from Rioja, defined by its long aging process and well-preserved, vibrant acidity. Crafted from 90% Viura and 10% Malvasía, it showcases the complexity typical of mature white wines, featuring a subtle oxidative character and a distinct structure.
Golden in color, the wine offers an aromatic profile that weaves together notes of dried lemon, beeswax, nuts, dried herbs, and green olives. On the palate, it is rich and textured. Flavors of ripe fruit and nuts are balanced by lively acidity, which lends precision and freshness. The finish is long and multi-layered, with lingering savory, saline qualities and delicate oxidative nuances.
The wine was aged for six years in used American oak barrels before being bottled and left to mature further. This slow aging process imparts aromatic depth, harmoniously integrating fruitiness, the influence of oak, and notes of maturity. Despite the warm 2015 vintage, the wine retains expressive acidity and an excellent sense of balance.
Serve at 12–14°C with grilled sea bass, bream, halibut, mackerel, tuna, monkfish, hake, and seafood, as well as marinated or seasoned white meat, pasta, risotto, rabbit, or chicken.
Aromas of green olives, straw, dried lemons and wax. Medium- to full-bodied and substantial, with texture but also freshness, showing a very complete profile. Nutty flavors run through the palate, with a persistent, textured, dried-fruit character. Long, with a gently oxidative style that adds depth and complexity. A blend of 90% viura and 10% malvasía. Drink or hold
The 2015 Viña Tondonia Blanco Reserva, from vines averaging 63 years of age, comes from a year with very good rain and even snow and a warm summer and end of the season that resulted in an early harvest, earlier than 2014. The wine matured in well-seasoned American oak barrels for six years. It's amazing, because the wine is paler than the 2018 Gravonia. It has a youth and freshness that is unbelievable, because 2015 was warm, powerful and ripe and the alcohol went up in very little time, but the wine has freshness and balance, very good acidity and a vibrant mouthfeel. It has the "white Tondonia" nose and a surprising palate. It comes in at 12.5% alcohol, a pH of 3.3 and 6.6 grams of acidity. It was probably the surprise of the tasting, well above the expectations. 21,100 bottles produced. It was bottled in December 2023.
López de Heredia – one of the oldest and most prestigious wineries in Spain, founded in 1880 by Don Rafael López de Heredia. For more than 140 years, this family estate has become a true symbol of Rioja, renowned for its unwavering commitment to traditional winemaking. Unlike many others, the estate has always worked exclusively with its own vineyards, ensuring full quality control and authentic terroir expression.
Wine Style
López de Heredia wines are celebrated for their depth, complexity, and remarkable longevity.
These wines stand as proof that a truly traditional style can remain timeless and relevant today.
Authentic Winemaking Methods
The estate follows methods established in the 19th century. Fermentation takes place in 72 large oak vats, some of which have been in use since the winery’s founding. Wines are then aged for extended periods in handmade American oak barrels, providing finesse, depth, and distinctive structure. All barrels are crafted in the winery’s own cooperage, preserving independence and authenticity.
Prestigious Vineyards
López de Heredia owns 170 hectares of vineyards in Rioja Alta. Among them, the renowned Viña Tondonia (founded in 1913) is considered one of the most iconic sites in all of Rioja. Other notable vineyards include Viña Bosconia, Viña Cubillo, and Viña Gravonia, each contributing unique character and enhancing the winery’s reputation for excellence.
Aging and Drinking Window
One of the hallmarks of López de Heredia is its extraordinary aging process. Wines are kept in oak barrels far longer than usual – often 6 to 10 years – and once bottled, they may continue to mature in the cellars for several more decades. While approachable in their youth, these wines reveal their true greatness with age – a timeless expression of Rioja that never goes out of style.
