{"product_id":"lopez-de-heredia-vina-tondonia-rioja-reserva-2014","title":"Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Rioja Reserva 2014","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine is it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eViña Tondonia Rioja Reserva by López de Heredia is an authentic still red wine. The result of a \u003cstrong\u003eblend of Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano and Carignan\u003c\/strong\u003e, it displays a vibrant colour enriched by elegant amber highlights. On the nose, it offers a complex bouquet, where notes of vanilla, dried forest fruits, leather and earthy hints stand out. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, dry and velvety, supported by lively citrus acidity. There is a prominent \u003cstrong\u003ejuicy fruit of redcurrant and raspberry\u003c\/strong\u003e, with vigorous, well-integrated tannins. The long, dynamic finish delivers intense \u003cstrong\u003enotes of cherry, violet and chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e, completed by a refined hint of mandarin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere does it come from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates in Spain, in the heart of the renowned \u003cstrong\u003eRioja Alta region\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Viña Tondonia vineyards rest on \u003cstrong\u003elimestone soil\u003c\/strong\u003e which imparts great precision and tension to the glass. The López de Heredia winery, a historic family-run estate, adopts a rigorous and attentive approach to viticulture. The microclimate provides exceptional \u003cstrong\u003eageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e exceeding a decade, while maintaining freshness and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is it produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFermentation takes place in oak vats with \u003cstrong\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e. Subsequently, the wine undergoes a long ageing period, maturing for at least six years in \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. This gradual evolution encourages the development of complex tertiary aromas and shapes a dense, harmonious tannic structure. It is recommended to decant the wine for two hours and serve at 18-20°C. Thanks to its structure, this Rioja pairs ideally with \u003cstrong\u003ered meat dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e, lamb, flavourful pork preparations and mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eViña Tondonia Rioja Reserva\u003c\/strong\u003e embodies the prestigious heritage of the López de Heredia winery, founded in 1877. Born from Don Rafael's intuition during the phylloxera period, this outstanding red is still produced today following \u003cstrong\u003eunchanged traditional methods\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 2013 vintage, awarded 97 points by Decanter, ferments with indigenous yeasts and matures through a noble \u003cstrong\u003esix-year ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e in ancient American oak barrels. The result is a complex and vibrant masterpiece, renowned for its refined vanilla aromas and extraordinary ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lopez de Heredia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47511899832491,"sku":"62314","price":388.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-hk\/products\/lopez-de-heredia-vina-tondonia-rioja-reserva-2014","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}