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Rosé

2000 R. López de Heredia Rioja Rosado Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia

Grenache Blend

  • Spain
  • La Rioja
  • La Rioja Alta
  • Rioja
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Community Tasting Notes 198

  • tederf wrote:

    November 18, 2023 - took to barrel head tasting group Tondonia tasting.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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  • 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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  • By Chris Kissack
    November 2010 (link)

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  • By Josh Raynolds
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Wine Library TV

  • 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%)

Food Pairing

Community Recommendations

Jerk Chicken, Parma Ham, Spicy Indian food

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98% Like It  41 votes

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