Viña Tondonia Rosado Gran Reserva

2012

4.5

Region

Spain › La Rioja › Rioja DOC

Type

rose · still

Grapes

Macabeo, Grenache, Tempranillo

Alcohol

12.5%

Volume

750 mL

Sugar

2.5 g/L

Available at

Wine Bureau#W5614

Tasting Notes(4)

Boris16 January 2025· Lo Kyiv·Amigos blancos

4.5

No surprises here, Rosado Gran Reserva stands out as arguably one of the best rosé wines in the world (at least among the ones I've tasted, though my experience is somewhat limited, so take my assessment lightly). It presents a captivating bouquet of Sicilian orange, caramel, red flowers, wet cellar, salted nuts, and a hint of raw meat. The wine is remarkably fresh and youthful, yet complex, sophisticated, and well-structured. Its mineral character shines through, leading to a long and delicious finish. A truly exceptional rosé.

About

Viña Tondonia Rosado is a blend of Garnacha (60%), Tempranillo (30%), and Viura (10%). It matured in American oak barrels for four years before being bottled. Then it spent a few years in the winery before its release. And 2012 is the most recent one. In total, López de Heredia produced 15,000 bottles.

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In my opinion, this stands as one of the finest rosé wines, striking a balance between seriousness and approachability, unlike the more overwhelming styles of Chivite or Cibonne.

It showcases a vibrant array of aromas including grapefruit, Sicilian orange, caramel, curry, red flowers, a wet cellar note, salted nuts, and a hint of meat. On the palate, it's mineral-rich, complex, and fresh, yet demanding and delicious. There's an intriguing note of blood adding depth. The wine is beautifully crafted, delicate, and complex. Its multilayered character reminds me of a still Champagne, exuding elegance and sophistication.

Unique rosé. It's complex (neutral connotation) and demanding. A bit restrained bouquet of orange peel (like in cocktails, lol), caramel, curry, red berries, red flowers and Jerez. Fresh, almost perfectly balanced, and voluminous with a long persistent aftertaste. Flavours of grapefruit, wet cellar and red currant.

Not your typical rosé, isn't it? Beautiful, complex and multilayered. A wonderful bouquet of caramel, red fruits, field flowers, grapefruit and butter. Fresh and almost perfectly balanced with the right volume and a long persistent aftertaste. Great.