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White Wine Viña Tondonia Blanco Reserva 2011
Reserva white wine from La Rioja. Blend of Viura and Malvasia aged for 6 years in American oak barrels with 2 annual rackings.
Reserva. 72 Months in American oak barrels
Percentage of Alcohol: 12.5º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Rioja
Wineries: R. López de Heredia - Viña Tondonia
P 93
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Although La Rioja is probably not the first place that comes to mind when one thinks of a Spanish white wine, there is no doubt that the region produces some truly outstanding ones.
Speaking of which, one brand stands above the rest when we talk about great white wines from La Rioja; namely, the R. López de Heredia-Viña Tondonia winery.
As usual, Viña Tondonia Blanco Reserva is made from a blend of Viura and Malvasia (10%) grapes coming from centenary vineyards.
Harvested by hand, the grapes were destemmed and subsequently fermented and macerated in huge wooden vats. After that, this reserva white wine was aged for 72 months, that is, 6 years, with 2 annual rackings, in used American oak barrels. Then the wine was clarified with egg whites and bottled unfiltered.
Finally, Viña Tondonia Blanco Reserva 2011 was further aged for a long period of time in the cellar before its commercial release.
We suggest that you aerate the wine at least 30 minutes before you drink it.
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| Appearance | The white wine Viña Tondonia Blanco Reserva is medium gold with some amber tinges. |
|---|---|
| Nose | Elegant, complex and very expressive, this white wine suggests some delicate notes of ripe white fruit, alongside notions of vanilla, smoke, spices, aromatic herbs, green tea, dry fruit and flowers. This is a superbly crafted blend of Macabeo and Viura. |
| Palate | Bold and rich, this wine from R. López de Heredia - Viña Tondonia has real complexity and a superb balance. Texture is substantial but also nimble and the wine is information-rich. Toast, spices, citrus, bitter herbs, mineral, honey, ginger, and some mineral remembrances. Round and gentle, with an exceptional acidity and a long, rich finish. |
| Our personal opinion | The white wine Viña Tondonia Blanco Reserva 2011 is a paragon of quality and finesse. Phantastic ageing potential. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Viña Tondonia Blanco Reserva 2010: Enterwine 95. Parker 96. Viña Tondonia Blanco Reserva 2008: Enterwine 95. Viña Tondonia Blanco Reserva 2007: Enterwine 95. J. Suckling 97. Parker 96. Viña Tondonia Blanco Reserva 2006: Enterwine 94. Parker 95. Viña Tondonia Blanco Reserva 2005: Enterwine 95. Parker 94. Peñín 94. Viña Tondonia Blanco Reserva 2004: Enterwine 95. Parker 94. Peñín 94. Viña Tondonia Blanco Reserva 2003: Enterwine 95. Peñín 94. Viña Tondonia Blanco Reserva 2001: 94 Parker and 94 Peñín Viña Tondonia Blanco Reserva 2000: Parker 92 and Peñín 94 points. |
| Year | 2011 |
| Type | White |
| D.O. | Rioja |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Serving tempurature | 12-14ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | 30 minutes before serving |
| Ageing | Reserva |
| Type of ageing | Months in American oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 72 |
| Parker's Score | 93 |
| Enterwine's Score | 95 |
| Media rating | 94 |
| Percentage of variety | Viura 90%, Malvasia 10%. |
| Pairings | Baked whitefish, Boullabaise, Cod, Curred fish, Fish and gravey, Foie Gras, Grilled fish, Poultry, Rice with fish, Risotto, Rosted piglet, Soft pasta cheese, Soup and rice, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Stew, White meat with gravy, Whitefish salads |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Because you deserve it, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |
Reviews
2 Reviews
in tears...
What can you say? It is one of the great white wines in the world.
Review by
(Posted on 17 October 2018)
Magnificent
I can only compare this white wine with some great white Burgundies. The difference is that this ages much better, with no premox problems.
Review by
(Posted on 12 June 2018)
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