R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Tinto 1991
An exceptional mature Rioja Gran Reserva from one of Spain's most distinguished traditional wineries. Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Tinto 1991 is a beautifully aged expression of López de Heredia's historic winemaking philosophy, combining elegance, complexity and remarkable longevity.
Produced from the estate's vineyards in Rioja Alta and matured for an extended period in oak before release, the 1991 vintage represents an increasingly scarce opportunity to acquire a fully mature example of this celebrated wine.
Direct Winery Provenance | Original Case Storage | Private Cellar Collection
Spain
Rioja
Gran Reserva
1991
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. Offered as individual 75cl bottles, 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 is among Rioja's most historic and respected family-owned wineries.
The estate is internationally renowned for its commitment to traditional winemaking, including extended ageing in oak barrels, manual racking and prolonged maturation before commercial release.
Its Gran Reserva wines are produced with an emphasis on longevity, elegance and the development of complexity over decades.
The 1991 vintage is regarded as one of the notable years for traditional Rioja, producing wines of excellent balance, structure and ageing potential.
Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva is traditionally composed of Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo, sourced from the estate's own vineyards.
Following fermentation, the wine undergoes approximately ten years of maturation in oak barrels, with regular manual racking, before further ageing in bottle.
The resulting wine is a classic expression of mature Rioja, distinguished by its refinement, savoury complexity and enduring freshness.
93 Points — Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Tinto 1991 is an increasingly difficult-to-source release from one of Spain's most collectable traditional producers.
With more than three decades of bottle age, the wine offers collectors an opportunity to experience the distinctive evolution of López de Heredia's long-matured Gran Reserva style.
The combination of a respected vintage, extended barrel maturation and limited availability makes the 1991 particularly appealing to enthusiasts of mature Rioja and historically significant Spanish wines.
Individual bottles will be securely packaged using protective wine shipping materials appropriate for mature and collectible wines.
Available for immediate dispatch.
