“Perhaps no winery in the world guards its traditions as proudly and steadfastly as López de Heredia does… it is paradoxically a winery in the vanguard, its viticulture and winemaking is a shining, visionary example for young, forward-thinking producers all over the world… At López de Heredia, there is serenity that comes with adherence to core principles…”
August 12th, 2009 by Eric Asimov, The New York Times
D.O.C. Rioja, Spain
R. López de Heredia
Experience the heritage and excellence of one of Spain's and the world's most iconic wineries - Lopez de Heredia. Established over 142 years ago by Don Rafael López de Heredia, this family-owned winery has remained steadfast in its commitment to traditional winemaking processes. With an unwavering belief in the importance of maintaining time-honoured methods, Lopez de Heredia uses only grapes sourced from their own vineyards to produce their world-renowned wines.
Every bottle of wine from Lopez de Heredia is a testament to their philosophy of respecting the soil and working with nature. Their process begins in 72 large oak vats, some of which have been in use for over a century. After fermentation, the wines are aged in 14,000 handmade American oak barrels and stored in underground cellars at the perfect temperature and tranquility for a minimum of 3 to 10 years. The wines then acquire their smoothness and bouquet during the bottle aging process that follows. The results are wines that are unique in character and flavor, with a soul that has been "educated" over a minimum of three years in barrels.
At Lopez de Heredia, wine is not just a product, but a pedagogic act. The aging process is seen as a crucial step in the development of each bottle, and patience and attention to detail are key. Crianza wines are aged for a minimum of 3 years, while Gran Reserva wines are aged for at least 10 years. Rushing the process would destroy the biological process that gives each wine its special character.
In summary, Lopez de Heredia Winery represents the epitome of traditional winemaking excellence. With some of the best terroir in Spain and a deep commitment to respecting nature and preserving the legacy of the house, Lopez de Heredia produces some of the world's most exceptional wines. Come and experience the legacy of this historic winery and discover for yourself the unique character and flavor of Lopez de Heredia wines.
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