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2008 Vina Tondonia Tinto, Reserva, Bodegas R. Lopez de Heredia, Rioja, Spain

HoldAll goneTim Atkin MW 97/100

Established in 1877 in Haro, the heart of Rioja, Bodegas López de Heredia live and breathe tradition, renowned for their highly individual, exemplary wines which enjoy a following across the globe. Produced from the prized Tondonia vineyard, the 2008 is a blend dominated by 70% Tempranillo, balanced by 20% Garnacha with the remaining 10% a mix of Graciano and Mazuelo. Vinified using traditional techniques (the practices at Lopez de Heredia are largely unchanged since the late 1800s) and exhibiting wonderful complexity, this has been aged for a long period both in American oak and subsequently

Colour / grapeRed · Graciano, Tempranillo/Tinto Fino/Tinto Roriz, Grenache/Garnacha
RegionRioja, Spain
Drink window2022–2038
2022Hold2038
Best withBeef, Lamb, Veal, Poultry

Critics

Tim Atkin MW 97/100

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Vivino community 4.3/5

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Wine-Searcher aggregate (10 critics) 94/100

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Consumption history

Bottles opened · 12 total

12 bottles · Reconciliation 2026-06-14: all 12 bottles consumed over time, individual dates not recorded (confirmed by Shane).