R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Rosado 2000
An exceptionally rare and mature Rioja rosé from one of Spain's most revered traditional producers. Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Rosado 2000 is a remarkable example of the longevity and complexity achievable through López de Heredia's uncompromising approach to winemaking.
Produced from estate-grown Garnacha, Tempranillo and Viura, the wine underwent four years of barrel ageing before further maturation in bottle. Now more than a quarter-century from harvest, it represents a distinctive opportunity to experience one of Rioja's most celebrated and unconventional wines.
Direct Winery Provenance | Original Case Storage | Private Cellar Collection
Spain
Rioja
Gran Reserva
2000
750ml
Cardboard CaseExcellent original condition, with impeccable provenance. Purchased directly from R. López de Heredia and retained in their original cardboard cases (OCB), the bottles have been carefully stored in a purpose-built private wine cellar since acquisition. The wine has remained in private ownership throughout, with no intervening transfers or secondary-market handling. Bottles are offered individually and will be securely repacked in protective wine packaging for dispatch. Original case packaging is not included with individual bottle purchases.
Founded in 1877 in Haro, R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia remains one of Rioja's most historic family-owned bodegas.
Renowned for its steadfast commitment to traditional winemaking, the estate employs extended barrel ageing, manual racking and prolonged bottle maturation, preserving practices that have become increasingly uncommon in modern wine production.
Its Viña Tondonia wines are particularly admired for their distinctive character, remarkable longevity and ability to develop extraordinary complexity over time.
The 2000 growing season presented challenges, including spring frosts and uneven grape maturation. Nevertheless, patient harvesting enabled the estate to achieve healthy, fully ripened fruit of excellent quality.
The wine was produced from 60% Garnacha, 30% Tempranillo and 10% Viura, all sourced from the estate's own vineyards.
Matured for four years in oak barrels with twice-yearly manual racking, the wine was subsequently bottled without filtration and allowed to develop further complexity through extended bottle ageing.
Production was limited to approximately 25,000 bottles.
Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Rosado 2000 is an exceptionally distinctive and increasingly difficult-to-source mature Rioja rosé, produced by one of Spain's most revered traditional wineries.
Its extended maturation, limited production and remarkable longevity make it particularly appealing to collectors seeking mature examples of López de Heredia's celebrated winemaking.
Of particular significance is the wine's provenance: purchased directly from the producer and retained in original cardboard cases under private cellar storage since acquisition. This continuity of ownership and storage provides valuable reassurance for collectors considering a wine of this age.
Offered as individual bottles, providing an opportunity to acquire this rare vintage without purchasing a complete original case.
Carefully packaged using protective wine shipping materials suitable for mature and collectible bottles.
