The 1964 Viña Albina Gran Reserva comes from Bodegas Riojanas, one of Rioja Alta’s most respected wineries. The Viña Albina line is known for its elegance and delicate body, and as a Gran Reserva, this wine has spent decades aging in oak and in the bottle. The 1964 vintage is considered a strong year for Rioja, making this bottle a rare glimpse into both the history and tradition of classic Spanish winemaking. Its red ruby color with subtle tile highlights hints at the depth and character developed over more than fifty years.

This mature Rioja opens with vibrant notes of cherry, wild strawberry, and raspberry, which slowly evolve into richer flavors of dried tobacco, dark chocolate, and oak. The texture is smooth, with soft tannins and a long, elegant finish. Gently decanted if needed, this 1964 Viña Albina Gran Reserva is perfect for collectors, special occasions, or anyone looking to enjoy a historic Rioja at its peak.

Why You’ll Love It

• Legendary 1964 vintage: One of Rioja’s most celebrated historic vintages, now with more than six decades of bottle age.
• Historic Rioja producer: Bodegas Riojanas has been producing traditional Rioja for generations.
• Classic Gran Reserva: Extended maturation has allowed the wine to develop remarkable tertiary complexity.
• Mature fruit character: Cherry, wild strawberry, and raspberry evolve into dried tobacco, dark chocolate, and oak.
• Elegant and refined: Soft tannins, graceful texture, and a long, lingering finish.
• Collector-worthy rarity: A remarkable opportunity to experience Rioja from one of the defining vintages of the 20th century.

How To Serve

• Stand upright: Keep the bottle upright for 24–48 hours before opening to allow sediment to settle.
• Open carefully: Use an Ah-So two-prong opener or Durand to minimize the risk of damaging the mature cork.
• Decant gently: Decant only if needed to remove sediment, avoiding excessive exposure to oxygen.
• Serve cool: Serve at approximately 58–62°F in large wine glasses.
• Let it evolve: Allow the wine to develop gently in the glass and enjoy its changing aromas and flavors.
• Pair with: Roasted lamb, aged Manchego, game meats, braised beef, mushrooms, or traditional Spanish cuisine.

We highly recommend opening these aged rarities with an Ah-So (two-prong opener) or Durand corkscrew.