| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | Tondonia |
| Label Name: | Vina Tondonia Gran Reserva |
| Vintage: | 2004 |
| Country: | Spain |
| Region: | Rioja Alta (Haro), Rioja |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| ABV: | 12% |
| Grape(s): | Tempranillo 75%, Garnacha 15%, Mazuelo & Graciano 10% |
| Acidity: | 4 |
| Tannins: | 4 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 4 |
| Length: | 4 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
| Best Temperature: | 18-20°C |
Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 100 pts (2004, 2024 tasting); James Suckling 98; Vinous 97; Peñín 94
Tasting Note
Complex dried red fruit, forest floor, leather, truffle, vanilla and spice. Dry, vibrant acidity with firm yet integrated tannins, toasted oak and savory mineral notes; long, elegant finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled beef, game, roast pork, cured Iberian ham, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, hoisin- or soy-marinated grilled beef, Korean BBQ, umami mushroom stir-fries.
Production Method
Hand-harvested; extended ageing (~10 years) in estate American oak (racked twice yearly), egg-white fined and bottled unfiltered after long barrel and bottle maturation.
Vineyard Info
Bodegas R. López de Heredia (est. 1877) is family-owned; Viña Tondonia (100+ ha) near Haro produces traditional, long‑ageing Rioja using historic cellars and an on-site cooper.
Tondonia Vina Tondonia Gran Reserva 2004
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