R. López de Heredia
Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Rioja Blanco Malvasia Viura
La Rioja Alta, La Rioja, Spain
A baby, but damn. Beeswax, yellow wax beans, honey. A wild and cerebral wine that will age magnificently.
A baby, but damn. Beeswax, yellow wax beans, honey. A wild and cerebral wine that will age magnificently.
Jul 6th, 2024
This is so good. Taffy, butterscotch, diesel, green walnut, toasted walnut, and dried flowers on the nose. Palate is so rich and tart and full; Finish is just achingly, beautifully long.
This is so good. Taffy, butterscotch, diesel, green walnut, toasted walnut, and dried flowers on the nose. Palate is so rich and tart and full; Finish is just achingly, beautifully long.
Sep 28th, 2020
Just visited Vina Tondonia in Rioja and it is a privilege to try this gem of wine, it is one of the most sought after white wines in the world. Released with a minimum of twelve years of ageing at the winery, and composed of Viura and a touch of Malvasia from the iconic vineyard at the banks of the Ebro. This one is twenty one years old to be exact. Enjoying this wine is a near-ethereal experience to say the least. It’s an intellectual wine, it's a fun wine, it’s great with food, but most of all, it's f-en good! Had this with a variety of Spanish cheeses + Spanish lechon taco and it was enlightening.
The color is deep gold with amber reflections, showcasing its extensive age. The nose is exceptionally complex and captivating. The nose has aromas of dried apricots, bruised apples, orange marmalade, and chamomile blend with savory notes of toasted almonds, beeswax, and antique wood. There is a hint of baking spices, and an intriguing saline minerality. The palate is rich, layered, and full-bodied, yet surprisingly fresh given its age. Flavors of preserved lemon, dried pineapple, and caramelized nuts intertwine elegant oxidative tones. The wine’s acidity is bright and precise, creating remarkable tension against the creamy depth. The texture is both oily and firm, leading to a gripping, mineral-driven finish. The finish is incredibly long and evolving, leaving impressions of dried fruit, bitter almond, and a distinct, almost Sherry-like salinity. @delectable
Just visited Vina Tondonia in Rioja and it is a privilege to try this gem of wine, it is one of the most sought after white wines in the world. Released with a minimum of twelve years of ageing at the winery, and composed of Viura and a touch of Malvasia from the iconic vineyard at the banks of the Ebro. This one is twenty one years old to be exact. Enjoying this wine is a near-ethereal experience to say the least. It’s an intellectual wine, it's a fun wine, it’s great with food, but most of all, it's f-en good! Had this with a variety of Spanish cheeses + Spanish lechon taco and it was enlightening.
The color is deep gold with amber reflections, showcasing its extensive age. The nose is exceptionally complex and captivating. The nose has aromas of dried apricots, bruised apples, orange marmalade, and chamomile blend with savory notes of toasted almonds, beeswax, and antique wood. There is a hint of baking spices, and an intriguing saline minerality. The palate is rich, layered, and full-bodied, yet surprisingly fresh given its age. Flavors of preserved lemon, dried pineapple, and caramelized nuts intertwine elegant oxidative tones. The wine’s acidity is bright and precise, creating remarkable tension against the creamy depth. The texture is both oily and firm, leading to a gripping, mineral-driven finish. The finish is incredibly long and evolving, leaving impressions of dried fruit, bitter almond, and a distinct, almost Sherry-like salinity. @delectable
Still very nice but starting to dry out.
Still very nice but starting to dry out.
Nov 29th, 2019Wonderfully complex, nutty, citrus. Natasha said like a dry sherry, and gosh darn it, she’s right!
Wonderfully complex, nutty, citrus. Natasha said like a dry sherry, and gosh darn it, she’s right!
Feb 23rd, 2019
