MEET THE WINEMAKER TASTING at VINTAGES Belmont

THURS. JAN. 29, 5:30-7:30pm in BELMONT: MARIA LOPEZ de HEREDIA, RIOJA, SPAIN

11 wines will be open at this tasting — 2002-1973!!!

VINTAGES is thrilled to have Maria Lopez de Heredia here in our Belmont shop to present the wines from her family’s legendary bodega in Rioja, Spain. Established in 1877, Lopez de Heredia is now run by the fifth generation, but little has changed in the wine cellars. “We’re proud of not changing,” says Maria, who co-manages this legendary bodega with her father. Maria will present a selection of wines — red, white and rose — at this tasting. Don’t miss it!

White/Rosado

Grapes: Gravonia is 100% Viura; Tondonia a blend of Viura with a little Malvasia. The estate often ages white wines in oak for as long as reds. The Gran reserva is aged for six years spending at least four years in cask.

1998 Viña Gravonia Crianza White Special $25; Reg. $28

1989 Viña Tondonia Reserva Spec. $40; Reg. $45

*1981 Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva White $90 (special order only)

1997 LOPEZ de HEREDIA Viña Tondonia Rosado Special $25; Reg. $28

Blend of 60% garnacha, 20% tempranillo, and 20% viura.

Red/Rioja

Grapes: The tempranillo grape is always the predominant variety at 70% or 80% of the blend. Garnacho accounts for 10-15%, and the remainder is split between mazuelo and graciano.

Reservas: Matured for five years, with three years in oak casks.

Gran Reservas: Made only from exceptional grapes from the estate vineyards, and only in the best vintages. Aged in oak barrels at least six years, plus another 5-6 years in the bottle.

2002 Viña Cubillo Rioja Crianza Spec. $25; Reg. $28

2000 Viña Bosconia Rioja Reserva Spec. $30; Reg. $35 

1999 Viña Tondonia Rioja Reserva Spec. $40; Reg. $45 

1987 Viña Tondonia Rioja Gran Reserva Spec. $80; Reg. $90

*1987 Viña Bosconia Rioja Gran Reserva $90 (special order only)

1981 Viña Bosconia Rioja Gran Reserva Special $90; Reg. $120

*1973 Viña Bosconia Rioja Gran Reserva $189 (special order only)

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