WELCOME TO TXANTON
A company engaged in the importation, distribution and retailing of fine wines, premium foods and exclusive accessories. Operations are handled through the hub in Makati City where you can find a premium shop with Spanish restaurant and wine bar integrated. Txanton is considered the first jamoneria in the Philippines and it’s the ideal venue to immerse in learning about jamón iberico.
Winery: Bodegas López de Heredia
Country / Region: Spain / Rioja
Date winery was established: 1877
Grape Variety: Tempranillo / Garnacha / Mazuelo
Year the vintage was first released: 1920
Alcohol / Volume: 13.5% / 750ml
Ratings: 100 pts. Robert Parker
Good To Know: Highly regarded as one of the world's greatest wine estates, Vina Tondonia is highly renowned for their traditional Rioja winemaking style focusing mainly on Tempranillo with the addition of lesser amounts of Garnacha and Mazuelo in their blends. Also amazing to note is their use of very old oak vats of varying sizes and wood origin as well as the deep, dark network of tunnels where their cellars for aging wines are located.
Founded in 1877, Vina Tondonia's sprawling winery complex in the capital of Rioja Alta, Haro, is one of the oldest in the city and one of the first in the region. Their vineyards extend to around 100 hectares on an amazing site of alluvial clay with high traces limestone; over a gorgeous view of the Ebro river. The company that owns Vina Tondonia, R. Lopez de Heredia also own 3 other vineyards in the region: Viñas Cubillo, Bosconia and Zaconia (currently known as Gravonia).
The 2004 Viña Tondonia Tinto Gran Reserva from R. López de Heredia is an absolute masterpiece of traditional Rioja, born from one of the most historically celebrated and flawless vintages of the century. The 2004 growing season was officially rated "Excellent," marked by idyllic weather that yielded pristine, perfectly balanced grapes boasting profound fruit concentration alongside the firm tannins and vibrant acidity necessary for legendary longevity. Because this venerable estate only releases a Gran Reserva in the most extraordinary years, the 2004 spent a full decade maturing in ancient American oak barrels before resting for years in the bottle, resulting in a wine of ethereal elegance and profound complexity. It delivers a mesmerizing, silky bouquet of dried red cherries, wild strawberry, old leather, fine tobacco, and earthy forest floor. Because of its impeccably refined structure and persistent freshness, this immortal red is a magnificent culinary companion. It pairs spectacularly with classic savory dishes such as slow-roasted lamb shoulder, grilled game meats, earthy wild mushroom stews, and traditional Spanish pairings like premium Jamón Ibérico and mature, aged Manchego cheese.