Lopez de Heredia’s 2013 Viña Tondonia Rioja Reserva (375ml) is a classic Tempranillo‑dominant blend—roughly 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, and the remainder Graciano and Mazuelo—showing the house’s signature oxidative elegance. The wine opens with lifted aromas of dried cherry, cured orange peel, cedar, old leather, and sweet tobacco, followed by subtle notes of mushroom, clove, and dusty earth. On the palate it is medium‑bodied, savory, and beautifully resolved, with fine, powdery tannins, bright acidity, and a long, gently spiced finish that carries red fruit, balsamic tones, and a whisper of vanilla from its long barrel aging. It pairs seamlessly with roasted lamb, jamón ibérico, grilled mushrooms, aged Manchego, herb‑rubbed pork loin, or classic Spanish dishes like patatas a la riojana and chorizo stews, where its acidity and savory depth shine.
