R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Reserva 2014

Viña Tondonia is one of the few vineyards in Spain that makes a world-class red and white. Nicely mature as it moves into its second decade, this is a classic López de Heredia assemblage of Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha and 5% each of Graciano and Mazuelo. Complex, layered and focused, it has fine-boned tannins, racy acidity, notes of petrichor and red cherry and a nice interplay between sweetness and acidity. Drink date: 2027-2040. (Joaquín Hidalgo,timatkin.com,Rioja Special Report 2026)