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Manage Subscriptions2000 R. López de Heredia Rioja Rosado Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia
Grenache Blend
- Spain
- La Rioja
- La Rioja Alta
- Rioja
Community Tasting Notes 198
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tederf wrote:
November 18, 2023 - took to barrel head tasting group Tondonia tasting.
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LT98 wrote: 94 points
January 24, 2023 - These wines are hard to find but worth the search. 20% Tempranillo, 60% Garnacha and 20% Viura. Had less of the oxidized notes than the Blanco does, soft but noticeable tannins, and aromas of dried fruits and nuts. Flavor matches the nose. Long finish. Brilliant.
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melvinyeowq wrote: 91 points
December 9, 2022 - Eugene's birthday: Pretty much a sherry at this stage, strong whiffs of hazelnut and a very oxidative nose. Palate didn't have much vibrancy left and reminded me of a vin jaune. Some sweetness and lots of coconut on the finish. Interesting to have tried this but very much an intellectual wine, didn't have much pleasure until I paired it with food.
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FEDEVIDAL Likes this wine: 95 points
July 12, 2022 - Felizmente he tenido una gran cantidad de este vino y añada y tras consumir la presente aún me queda otra que guardo preciosamente.
Con los años, el color ha ido cambiando de cebolla clarito a caramelo oscuro. No se decantó por no ser necesario en este tipo de vinos. Como acostumbra suceder en los LdH el aroma es un auténtico festival de sensaciones: en esta botella, se enmarcan en un ámbito oxidativo importante, se encuentra caramelo, fresas ciruelas e higos confitados, un poco de especies como curry o vainilla, ceniza, una punta de madera vieja, frutos secos, cítricos , flor de té, margaritas y rosas secas y aún muchas cosas más que se me escapan. La boca es de cuerpo medio, resulta fuertemente marcada por la oxidación, excelente acidez, profundidad, mucha expresividad, recuerda a flor seca, cítricos con un fondo mineral notable. Final muy largo. La tendencia oxidativa de este vino ha ido evolucionando con los años, y ahora, para mi gusto se encuentra un poco al límite, y por eso recomendaría no tardar mucho en consumirlo.
De todas formas, este vino es un punto y aparte en el mundo de los rosados. Para nada es un rosado al uso, frecuentemente intrascendentes y de uso veraniego. Se trata de un vino serio para tomar con comida seria, podría ir bien desde luego con pescado y también paellas e incluso platos especiados. En definitiva un rosado genial, y si no a ver donde se encuentra un rosado en este estado tras 22 años de guarda.2 people found this helpful Comment -
ChrisWagner Likes this wine: 92 points
June 9, 2022 - Really great and unlike anything else.
Definitely some oxidative qualities, but still very fresh.
Liked it but was hoping for more depth.
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By John Gilman
Sep/Oct 2011, Issue #35, Recently Tasted Spanish Wines: Great Old Rioja and An Embarrassment of Riches From Outside the Mainstream Regions(Viña Tondonia Rioja Rosado “Gran Reserva”- López de Heredia) Subscribe to see review text.
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Wine Library TV
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By Gary Vaynerchuk
Lopez de Heredia Tasting with Maria Jose Lopez Part 1, Episode #947, 11/10/2010 (link)(Viña Tondonia Rosé Gran Reserva) COLOR-medium peach skin; NOSE-caramel notes; the aromatics are incredible; strawberry shortcake on the attack, then a butterscotch on the back-end; extraordinary; PALATE-no notes; GV-No Score
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2000
- Type Rosé
- Producer R. López de Heredia
- Varietal Grenache Blend
- Designation Rosado Gran Reserva
- Vineyard Viña Tondonia
- Country Spain
- Region La Rioja
- SubRegion La Rioja Alta
- Appellation Rioja
- UPC Code 721384040221
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 15 (2%)
- In Cellars 310 (33%)
- Consumed 606 (65%)
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- SubRegionLa Rioja Alta
- AppellationRioja
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