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Red dry
Išskirtinis vynas iš ūkyje užaugintų vynuogių - elegancija ir kompleksiškumas kiekviename gurkšnyje. Vynas atskleidžia savo unikalumą per subtilius aromatus ir skonio niuansus. Aromatai prasideda nuo vanilės, raudonųjų vyšnių ir džiovintų uogų, o juos papildo sodrios tabako, odos ir vanilės natos, kurios suteikia vynui gylio ir elegancijos.
Burnoje vynas vidutinio svarumo, išlaikantis puikų balansą. Skonių paletėje dominuoja raudonieji vaisiai, su aiškiu tabako akcentu, o kompleksiją praturtina prieskonių natos – cinamonas ir muskato riešutas. Tvirti taninai ir puikus balansas padeda vynui išlaikyti stiprią struktūrą ir ilgo poskonio eleganciją.
Vynas brandintas ąžuolo statinėse net 6 metus, o nefiltruotas būdas leidžia išlaikyti visus natūralius skonio ir aromatų niuansus. Tai vynas, kuris pasižymi ne tik elegancija, bet ir giliu, pilnaverčiu charakteriu.
Tradicinis vynas,iš kurio trykšta geležis, šilta žemė ir pikantiški tabako lapai, kartu prisideda slyvomų, prieskonių ir apelsino žievelės natos. Šis sultingas ir tankus, tvirtas, bet pikantiškais taninais pasižymintis vynas. Vidutinio svorio ir gana sodrios tekstūros, kaip ir kiti ragauti López de Heredia raudonieji. Gerkite dabar arba palaikykite ilgiau.
The 2011 Viña Tondonia Reserva is darker and shows riper fruit, a rounder palate and some dusty tannins. A year of ripeness, concentration and tannin, the wine is powerful with the finesse of Tondonia. Tasting this next to the textbook 2010 Tondonia revealed how this has more muscle and a wider back and the 2010 epitomizes the finesse and elegance.
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.
