R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia, 'Vina Gravonia' Crianza Blanco, Rioja, 2016 White Wine, 75cLBy Winebuyers

1 x 75cl. The bodega of Tondonia is the heart and soul of Rioja. Built in 1877, it's the oldest extant in Haro and one of the three oldest in Rioja. The estate's vineyards cover nearly 300 hectares in prime locations high in the Rioja vignoble. The top of the range includes Vina Bosconia with a Reserva and Gran Reserva from the El Bosque vineyards, and Vina Tondonia, which includes both white and red Reserva and white, red, and rose Gran Reserva. All Gran Reserva wines are only from the best vineyards and selected as such by a panel of family members at eight years of age and kept for a further ten years in bottle before release. Vina Gravonia is sourced from the 24-hectare Vina Zaconia vineyard, located by the Ebro River near the town of Haro in Rioja Alta. Made from 30–40-year-old Viura vines, this monovarietal wine ferments in 150-year-old oak vats, followed by 4 years' ageing in 8- to 10-year-old American oak barrels, with racking twice a year. This wine is a perfect representation of the Rioja Alta region, with a crisp and refreshing taste. Suitable for both men and women.