Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2013 / 750ml | ≈ $55.59Original CHF 45.95 | flaschenpost.ch ↗ |
2013 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Tempranillo 75%, Garnacha 15%, Graciano 5%, Mazuelo 5%
Classification Reserva
Region Rioja
Soil Alluvial and calcareous-clay soils
Sites Viña Tondonia
Fermentation Vessels 240-hectoliter oak vats
Oak Types American oak
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details For the 375 ml 2013 release, Mistral reports hand harvesting into wooden containers, winery selection and destemming, followed by skin fermentation in 240-hectoliter oak vats for approximately seven days with pump-overs. Malolactic fermentation lasted five to six months. The wine then matured for six years in used American-oak barrels with two rackings per year, followed by extended bottle stabilization. Recommended service is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Antonio Galloni calls it refined, enduring and characteristically Tondonia. James Suckling emphasizes vibrancy, juiciness and aging potential. Robert Parker describes a lighter, higher-acid vintage with delicacy, fine tannins and a vibrant finish. Guía Peñín notes spice, round tannins and persistence.
Critics Ratings 97
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2012 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Total Acidity 6.6 g/L
Grape Varieties Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo
Tempranillo70%
Garnacha20%
Graciano5%
Mazuelo5%
Drinking Window 2025-2040+
Classification Reserva
Region Rioja
Soil Alluvial clay with high proportion of limestone
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Viña Tondonia
Fermentation Vessels Oak Vat
Pressing Method Destemmed
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Oak Types American oak barrels (225 litre capacity, used)
Barrel Size 225 litre Bordeaux-style barrels
Used Oak Only Yes
Bottling Date January 2022
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Fining Agents fresh egg whites
Closure Cork
Production Volume 250,000 bottles
Bottles250,000
Production Details Grapes from Viña Tondonia vineyard. Excellent 2012 vintage - very dry year with 25% less rain than average. Harvest resulted in lower yields of very healthy grapes with excellent balance of alcohol and polyphenols. Fermented in old oak vats using indigenous yeasts. 6 years barrel aging in 225-litre American oak with hand racking twice yearly. Fined with fresh egg whites. Unfiltered. Bottled January 2022 after approximately 10 years post-harvest aging.
Certifications DOC Rioja (Denominación de Origen Calificada)
Tasting Notes James Suckling describes a medium-to-full-bodied, fleshy wine with firm refined tannins and a delicate acidic, saline finish. Robert Parker describes a developed, spicy, complex and nuanced profile with polished tannins and a long dry finish. Guía Peñín notes freshness, pepper and round tannins; Wine Spectator notes silky texture and a savory, tannin-framed finish.
Critics Ratings 96
2011 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Tempranillo 75%, Garnacha 15%, Graciano 5%, Mazuelo 5%
Classification Reserva
Region Rioja
Soil Alluvial and calcareous soils
Sites Viña Tondonia
Fermentation Vessels 240-hectoliter oak vats
Oak Types American oak
Barrel Size 225
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details The grapes were hand harvested into wooden containers, selected at the winery and destemmed. Skin fermentation took place in 240-hectoliter oak vats for approximately seven days with pump-overs; malolactic fermentation lasted five to six months. The wine matured for six years in used 225-liter American-oak barrels with two rackings per year, followed by extended bottle stabilization. The importer PDF recommends serving at 18–20°C, while its HTML page gives 16–18°C; both ranges are retained as a source conflict rather than converted to serving_temp_c.
Tasting Notes James Suckling describes iron, warm earth, savory tobacco leaf, plum, spice and orange peel, with medium weight, lively texture and firm savory tannins.
Food Pairing meats, cheeses and pasta
Critics Ratings 95
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2013 / 750ml | ≈ $55.59Original CHF 45.95 | flaschenpost.ch ↗ |
| Wine-SearcherLWIN 1152566 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Avda. de Vizcaya, 3. 26200 Haro. La Rioja
Phone
941.310.244