Vina Tondonia White Rioja Gran Reserva Bodega Lopez Heredia – 2005

Please note that we only receive very limited quantities of this white Rioja so there is a maximum order of one bottle per person.

From the “excellent” rated 2005 vintage, this legendary dry white Rioja is a blend of 90% Viura and 10% Malvasia. It was aged in used American oak barrels for 10 years before a further 10 years of ageing in bottle in the winery. It has 12.5% alcohol.

“The white 2005 Viña Tondonia Blanco Gran Reserva comes from a more powerful year. It has a deeper golden color and a nose with more oxidation end evolution, with notes of honey, wax and a little caramel. María José compared it with years like 1976, 1981 or 1957, years that showed more evolution early on. It has a different profile, with a rounder mouthfeel but with the chalky austerity from the limestone soils, finishing tasty and with a salty twist. It was bottled in November 2019 after 14 years in well-seasoned American oak barrels and oak vats. It has 12.5% alcohol, a pH of 3.4 and 6.6 grams of acidity. 10,000 bottles produced. It will be released in the spring of 2026.” 98/100 Wine Advocate. Tasted March 2026.