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Viña Tondonia Reserva

2013RedTempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, MazueloRioja, Spain
R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Viña Tondonia Reserva bottle label

López de Heredia is a family winery in Rioja, Spain, that has barely changed how it makes wine since the 1870s — long barrel aging, no shortcuts. Tondonia Reserva spends years in old oak before release, so it arrives already mellow and earthy rather than bold and fruity.

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Drink windowDrinking well (2025–2055)
Typical retail~$65
Gossip members paid~$70 at retail
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