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2009 Vina Tondonia Tinto, Reserva, Bodegas R. Lopez de Heredia, Rioja, Spain

HoldRunning lowLuis Gutiérrez 93/100

Often referred to simply as “Tondonia”, Bodegas López de Heredia are the oldest winery in the town of Haro, having first been established in 1877. Now, they are heralded for producing some of the most classically styled examples of Rioja and are renowned the world over. Winemaking Vinified using traditional techniques, practices at Lopez de Heredia are largely unchanged since the late 1800’s, and exhibiting wonderful complexity, their wines are aged for sustained periods both in oak and then in bottle prior to release. All way beyond the norm for the region. The wines provide an abundance of c

Colour / grapeRed · Graciano, Tempranillo/Tinto Fino/Tinto Roriz, Grenache/Garnacha
RegionRioja, Spain
Drink window2021–2034
2021Hold2034
Best withBeef, Lamb, Veal, Poultry

Critics

Luis Gutiérrez 93/100

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Josh Raynolds 94/100

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Vivino community 4.3/5

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Wine-Searcher aggregate (8 critics) 93/100

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Consumption history

Bottles opened · 5 total

5 bottles · Historical reconciliation 2026-06-16 · Backfilled: bottles bought minus current stock (incl. in-bond). Historical drinking that predates the manual drink log.