One of the truly traditional winemaking bodegas found in Rioja, R. Lopez de Heredia has spent the last 130 years carrying the torch for "the old ways" all while revolution has raged around them, and that sticking to their guns has allowed them to establish themselves amongst some of the greatest wines on the planet, including the legendary 'Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva'. Their 'Viña Tondonia' Reserva is an incredible blend of 75% Tempranillo and 15% Grenache, with the remaining 10% being made up of Granciano and Mazuelo, produced from exceptionally old vines in the legendary Viña Tondonia vineyard, which Heredia acquired between 1913 and 1914. Aged six years in oak before a further 8 years of bottle maturation, the wine has a beautiful ruby-amber color with aromas of vanilla and dried cherries, raspberries and plums, with dried herbs, tobacco, wood and salted nuts. Great stuff. 13.0% ABV
