Lopez de Heredia
Lopez de Heredia
AboutLopez de Heredia
Rafael López de Heredia y Landeta began designing and building his winery in Haro around 1877, after studying methods brought to Rioja by French merchants. Four generations of the family have continued the winemaking, and the cellars remain in Haro’s historic railway district.
The winery works only with grapes and wines from its own Rioja vineyards, including Tondonia, Bosconia and Cubillo. Both red and white wines receive extended ageing in oak barrels in deep underground galleries, followed by further time in bottle before release.
Lopez de Heredia 2013 Vina Tondonia Reserva Rioja
Spanish Red
Dried berry and restrained black fruit open with wild herbs, balsamic lift and sweet spice. The palate is rich yet finely controlled, with a smooth, developed texture held by firm, elegant tannins and chalky grip. Cedar and vanilla sit quietly behind the fruit, leading into a layered, savoury finish. Serve with roast lamb, braised beef or aged manchego.
López de Heredia 2018 Viña Cubillo Crianza Rioja
Spanish Red
Ripe black fruit, tobacco, liquorice, toast, light spice and fine leather shape this Rioja red. The blend includes Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo. It spends three years in French oak and is racked twice each year before further bottle ageing. The palate is soft and light, with fruit, toast, fresh acidity and a pleasant finish.
Lopez de Heredia 2014 Vina Bosconia Reserva Rioja DOCa
Spanish Red
Intense ruby colour has light brick edging. Ripe red fruit, floral notes, lavender and withered leaves accompany vanilla, cinnamon, clove, leather, coffee, tobacco and balsamic notes. Wild berries, earth and integrated oak are present with sinewy tannins, acidity and a long finish. The blend is eighty percent Tempranillo, fifteen percent Garnacha, three percent Mazuelo and two percent Graciano. Ageing lasts five years in American oak, with two manual rackings each year.
Lopez De Heredia 2008/09 Vina Bosconia
Spanish Red
Elegant and traditional, with aromas of red cherry, dried strawberry and plum layered with leather, cedar, tobacco and sweet spice. The palate is supple yet structured, showing resolved tannins, bright acidity and a savoury core that carries through to a long, earthy finish. Subtle oxidative nuances and tertiary complexity reflect extended ageing in old oak, delivering a classic, time-worn expression of Rioja with finesse and depth.
Lopez De Heredia 2011 Vina Tondonia Mg
Spanish Red
A classic mature Rioja with dried cherry, orange peel and red plum, layered with cedar, tobacco, vanilla and sweet spice. The palate is refined and graceful, with silky, resolved tannins and bright acidity giving the evolved fruit freshness. Subtle oxidative and savoury notes carry through the long finish. Decant gently and serve with lamb, mushrooms or aged cheese.