{"product_id":"1964-bodegas-riojanas-monte-real-rioja-gran-reserva","title":"1964 Bodegas Riojanas, \"Monte Real\" Rioja Gran Reserva","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLegendary 1964 vintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of Rioja’s most celebrated historic vintages, now with more than six decades of bottle age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistoric Rioja producer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bodegas Riojanas has been producing traditional Rioja for generations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Gran Reserva:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extended maturation has allowed the wine to develop remarkable tertiary complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature fruit character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherry, wild strawberry, and raspberry evolve into dried tobacco, dark chocolate, and oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElegant and refined:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft tannins, graceful texture, and a long, lingering finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollector-worthy rarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e A remarkable opportunity to experience Rioja from one of the defining vintages of the 20th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Serve\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStand upright:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the bottle upright for \u003cstrong\u003e24–48 hours before opening\u003c\/strong\u003e to allow sediment to settle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen carefully:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use an \u003cstrong\u003eAh-So two-prong opener or Durand\u003c\/strong\u003e to minimize the risk of damaging the mature cork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecant gently:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decant only if needed to remove sediment, avoiding excessive exposure to oxygen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServe cool:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e58–62°F\u003c\/strong\u003e in large wine glasses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet it evolve:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow the wine to develop gently in the glass and enjoy its changing aromas and flavors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePair with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRoasted lamb, aged Manchego, game meats, braised beef, mushrooms, or traditional Spanish cuisine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe highly recommend opening these aged rarities with an Ah-So (two-prong opener) or Durand corkscrew.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47116985860150,"sku":"SOMM2608-RJN64MRGR-750","price":459.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/1964BodegasRiojanas_MonteRealRiojaGranReserva.png?v=1786468259","url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/products\/1964-bodegas-riojanas-monte-real-rioja-gran-reserva","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}