R. López de Heredia
Viña Tondonia Reserva
Rioja Alta
2008
Vintage
Varietal
Tempranillo
Where it is, November 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2018-2032), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2032, with a drinking horizon to 2039.
The ‘08 Viña Tondonia Reserva.
R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Reserva 2008 is a Tempranillo from Rioja Alta, Spain.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Reserva 2008 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2008 vintage
R. López de Heredia's 2008 Viña Tondonia Reserva is a Tempranillo from Rioja Alta, Spain.
About R. López de Heredia
R. López de Heredia's Viña Tondonia Reserva is a Tempranillo from Rioja Alta, Spain.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
Braised lamb shanks with rosemary and garlic
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Grilled ribeye steak with charred leeks
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Roasted duck with cherry and thyme reduction
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Reserva 2008?
R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Reserva 2008 is a Tempranillo from Rioja Alta, Spain.
What does R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Reserva 2008 taste like?
R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Reserva 2008 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
When should R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Reserva 2008 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2016-2039. Within that arc, the peak window is 2018-2032. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Reserva 2008?
Pair this wine with Braised lamb shanks with rosemary and garlic; Grilled ribeye steak with charred leeks; or Roasted duck with cherry and thyme reduction.