R. López de Heredia
About López de Heredia
An exemplary producer of traditional Rioja, López de Heredia was founded by Don Rafael López de Heredia in 1877, shortly after the phylloxera outbreak forced the French to explore neighbouring Spain for alternative sources of quality grapes. 4 generations and more than 140 years later, López de Heredia continues making wine in pretty much the same way as before, and “can make a very good claim to be the only producer whose philosophy focuses on a blend of tradition and tradition” (Simon Field MW, Decanter).
The only bodega to be awarded a "Diploma de Garantía" (Diploma of Guarantee, displayed on all back labels) from Rioja’s regulating body for using only native grapes since its founding, López de Heredia is also the sole bodega in Spain to hand-craft all their barrels.
Viniculture
Today, the observation tower he designed to watch the vines is still a local landmark. Lopez de Heredia makes great traditional red and white Rioja. The white is particularly rare as most white Rioja is a young modern style. The wine is aged in large Bordeaux sized barrels from old mostly American oak, in their warren-like cellars.
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Rioja | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$852.11 |
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Deep amber in colour, this is always such a unique wine. Hardly surprisingly given its oxidative ageing process, it has a significant hint of Jerez about it on the nose with notes of roasted almonds and a light hint of marmite, with a sweet suggestion of caramelised shallots behind, all of this topped off with a definite touch of strawberries and vanilla. The palate astonishes with its fine, elegant, almost searing freshness. Everything is in such wonderful balance – it is completely glorious. The texture is light yet with a slight oak tannin grip. Sweet strawberries lie in the background but that acidity has an almost tart tangerine quality to it, it is so refreshing. The wine has a beautiful finish of red apple and lemon pith mixing with the touch of almonds. This is a very fine, extremely fresh and absolutely incomparable ten-year-old rosé. Oh delicious. Drink 2021 to 2038.
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Rioja | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$555.63 |
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Rioja | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$757.00 |
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Deep amber in colour, this is always such a unique wine. Hardly surprisingly given its oxidative ageing process, it has a significant hint of Jerez about it on the nose with notes of roasted almonds and a light hint of marmite, with a sweet suggestion of caramelised shallots behind, all of this topped off with a definite touch of strawberries and vanilla. The palate astonishes with its fine, elegant, almost searing freshness. Everything is in such wonderful balance – it is completely glorious. The texture is light yet with a slight oak tannin grip. Sweet strawberries lie in the background but that acidity has an almost tart tangerine quality to it, it is so refreshing. The wine has a beautiful finish of red apple and lemon pith mixing with the touch of almonds. This is a very fine, extremely fresh and absolutely incomparable ten-year-old rosé. Oh delicious. Drink 2021 to 2038.
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Rioja | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$485.00 |
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