Lopez de Heredia Tondonia Reserva Blanco 2014

Grape: Viura 90%, and Malvasía 10%
Country: Spain
Region: Rioja
Farming: Organic

A rare and distinct wine, Tondonia Blanco Reserva embodies López de Heredia’s timeless style. Made primarily from Viura with a touch of Malvasía, the wine is sourced from the estate’s famed Viña Tondonia vineyard, planted on gravel and alluvial clay soils along the Ebro River.

The 2014 spent six years in barrel and a further period in bottle before release, developing a remarkable complexity while retaining its poise. Golden in the glass, it reveals aromas of dried orchard fruit, chamomile, beeswax, roasted nuts, and subtle spice, underpinned by a saline, mineral thread. The palate is layered and textural yet astonishingly fresh, with a long, savoury finish that echoes citrus peel and smoke.

Both ethereal and enduring, this is a wine that rewards slow contemplation and pairs beautifully with dishes such as roast chicken, aged cheeses, or grilled seafood.