R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Reserva Blanco 1993
An exceptional mature white Rioja from one of Spain's most distinguished traditional wineries. Viña Tondonia Reserva Blanco 1993 is a compelling example of López de Heredia's celebrated approach to extended maturation, offering remarkable complexity, elegance and longevity.
Produced from estate-grown Viura and Malvasía and matured for six years in oak barrels before further bottle ageing, this historic release offers a rare opportunity to acquire a white Rioja more than three decades from harvest.
Spain
Rioja
Reserva
1993
750ml
OCBExcellent original condition, with impeccable provenance. Purchased directly from R. López de Heredia and retained in its original cardboard case (OCB), the wine has been carefully stored in a purpose-built private wine cellar since acquisition. The bottles have remained in private ownership throughout, with no intervening transfers or secondary-market handling. All bottles are Duty Paid and offered individually in 75cl format, securely repacked for dispatch.
Founded in 1877 in Haro, R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia is among Spain's most respected family-owned wineries.
The estate remains renowned for its unwavering commitment to traditional winemaking, including extended maturation in oak, manual racking and prolonged bottle ageing.
Its white Rioja wines are particularly admired for their distinctive character and exceptional ability to develop complexity over decades.
The 1993 Viña Tondonia Reserva Blanco is produced from 90% Viura and 10% Malvasía, sourced from the estate's vineyards in Rioja Alta.
Following fermentation, the wine underwent six years of ageing in oak barrels, with regular manual racking, before being bottled without filtration.
The extended maturation has produced a richly developed expression of traditional white Rioja, combining savoury complexity, freshness and remarkable persistence.
92 Points — Neal Martin, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Viña Tondonia Reserva Blanco 1993 represents an increasingly scarce opportunity to acquire a mature white Rioja from one of Spain's most celebrated traditional producers.
The wine's extended barrel maturation and more than three decades of development make it particularly appealing to collectors seeking historic releases of López de Heredia.
Its direct-winery provenance and continuous private-cellar storage add further appeal for collectors who place particular importance on ownership and storage history.
Physically held in private-cellar stock, with all applicable UK duty paid.
Individual bottles will be carefully repacked in protective wine shipping materials suitable for mature and collectible wines.
Original cardboard cases are retained for storage and are not included with individual bottle purchases.
Delivery and collection are available in accordance with our standard terms.
