1966-1995: Rioja Library Collection at SommSelect
Our Vintage Rioja Wine Collection, a rare library release of Reserva and Gran Reserva wines spanning 1966 to 1995, sourced from the historic estates that defined Spain’s most iconic wine region. These mature bottles capture Rioja at its most classical, crafted for longevity, shaped by extended barrel aging, and built on balance rather than excess.
Carefully selected and impeccably cellared, these wines reveal the depth and complexity that only decades of aging can provide. Expect layered, savory expressions of Tempranillo-based blends, marked by dried red fruit, leather, tobacco, spice, and integrated oak. Each bottle reflects the tradition, patience, and craftsmanship that established Rioja as one of the world’s great ageworthy wine regions.
Iconic Historic Rioja Producers
This is one of the most exciting vintage collections we have ever been able to offer. It brings together benchmark producers whose wines were made to evolve slowly over time. La Rioja Alta anchors the collection with its legendary Gran Reserva “904,” widely regarded as a global reference point for aged Rioja. López de Heredia stands alongside it as a guardian of tradition, with Viña Tondonia recognized as one of the most collectible and long-lived wines in Spain.
The lineup also includes CVNE’s Viñedos del Contino, a pioneer of single-estate Rioja, and Bodegas Muga, whose Prado Enea Gran Reserva is considered one of the region’s great modern classics. Bodegas Faustino adds international prestige with Gran Reservas known for their consistency and longevity. Historic houses such as Franco-Españolas, Bodegas Riojanas (Viña Albina), Campo Viejo, Paternina, and Beronia complete the collection and highlight Rioja’s golden era, when extended aging and restraint defined quality.
Together, these rare library wines tell the story of Rioja as it was meant to be experienced. The wines are mature, nuanced, and expressive, with time as a defining element. With extremely limited quantities available, this collection offers collectors and Spanish wine lovers a rare opportunity to acquire fully evolved Rioja from legendary vintages while preserving the living history of the region.
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