Winery: Lopez de Heredia

Founded by Don Rafael Lopez de Heredia in 1877, this is the oldest winery in Rioja. Producing just 800,000 bottles, it is now run by the fourth generation of the Heredia family, who take extreme pride in the wines, aging them for much longer (6-8 years) than is mandated by the organization that controls standards for wine. López de Heredia produces a number of wines, including Crianzas and Reservas, but it is best known for its Tondonia and Bosconia Gran Reservas.