Viña Tondonia Reserva is a red produced by R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia in Rioja, Rioja, Spain. Made from Tempranillo, Grenache, Graciano and Carignan. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Rioja
Region: Rioja
Country: Spain
Grapes: Tempranillo, Grenache, Graciano, Carignan
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, high acidity, dry
Tondonia Reserva is a traditionalist's Rioja: long aging in American oak and bottle gives it a savory, autumnal character of dried red fruit, leather and orange peel rather than fresh berries. It's medium-bodied with silky, resolved tannins and bright acidity that keeps it lifted and food-friendly despite its age-derived complexity. A wine of gentle oxidative nuance and quiet power, best suited to slow, rustic meals.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Rioja, Spain
Rioja is Spain's most famous wine region, set inland in the north along the Ebro River, and is renowned for its supple, oak-aged red wines.
Tempranillo
Tempranillo is a red grape and the backbone of Spanish fine wine, most famously in Rioja and Ribera del Duero, where it produces the country's most age-worthy reds.
Grenache
Grenache is a red grape that originated in the Aragón region of Spain, where it is called Garnacha, and it is widely grown across the Mediterranean.
Graciano
Graciano is a red grape from Spain's Rioja region, most often used in small proportions to add backbone and lift to blends built around Tempranillo.
Carignan
Carignan is a red grape of Spanish origin, traced to Aragón, where it is known as Cariñena.
More wines
More red wines from Rioja
- Colón — Bodegas Mugas (Muga), Rioja
- Contino Gran Reserva — Bodegas y Viñedos del Contino, Rioja
- Cune Reserva — CVNE, Rioja
- Finca Ygay Reserva — Marqués de Murrieta, Rioja
Frequently asked questions
Where is Viña Tondonia Reserva from?
Viña Tondonia Reserva is produced by R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia in Rioja, Rioja, Spain.
What grapes are in Viña Tondonia Reserva?
Viña Tondonia Reserva is a blend of Tempranillo, Grenache, Graciano and Carignan.