1964 Bodega Ollauri Paternina - Rioja Gran Reserva - 3 Bottles (0.75L)

3 bottles of Bodega Ollauri Paternina Gran Reserva 1964 Rioja Red Wine.

Rioja vintage rating: Excellent.

The bottles are in perfect condition, with no leaks and the normal color for a 62-year-old wine.

They have always been stored properly.

Score: 92 Cellar Tracker

Winemaking:

A meticulous selection of grapes from various estate-owned plots in Rioja Alta and from local growers. The wine rested for 12 to 18 months in large wooden vats dating from the winery’s founding era, to complete fermentation and stabilize before racking. It was aged mainly in neutral 225-liter American oak barrels (and other formats) for 54 to 72 months, with periodic manual rackings. Finally, it rested in bottle for at least 3 years before release.


Appearance: Beautiful, medium-intensity ruby-brown color; clean, with virtually no sediment. It shows vibrant reddish and coppery highlights with remarkable brilliance. It gives a strong impression of viscosity, with thick, persistent legs. A wide orange rim, sharply defined against the meniscus.

Nose: A classic Paternina exemplifying the winery’s historic virtues: mature, complex and smooth, with a persistent smoky nuance floating over the bouquet. Brimming with subtle details, with creamy, fine oak of exceptional elegance. A background of high-quality leather emerges, interwoven with mineral notes of gunpowder and flint. Fully expressive and expansive from the first pour, with no need for aeration to reach its full intensity. A remarkably resilient and impressive wine.

Palate: The character of the legendary 1964 vintage asserts itself over the house style, offering vigor, breadth and vibrant acidity. It has an unusual structure for a wine known for its finesse. Broad and flavorful, it is generous with mature fruit, supported by silky, integrated tannins. The finish is spicy, exquisitely refined and lingering, enveloping the palate with immense elegance. It gains strength in the glass, shining with extraordinary persistence.

Comment:
This is an extraordinary Rioja that captures the essence of a historic harvest. It achieves a perfect balance between Paternina’s traditional silkiness and the pure power of the ’64 vintage. A wine of great integrity and depth that remains radiant decades after its birth: a true gem for collectors.

Each lot is shipped individually, and combining shipments is not possible, as the transport rate used is for a SINGLE PARCEL.

Its condition is never guaranteed; this is a collectible wine.

I also accept no responsibility if the cork falls into the bottle during transport.
If the shipment is to a cold-climate country such as Norway or Finland and the wine freezes, I accept no responsibility.

Due to rising temperatures during the summer months, I am exempt from liability if any of the bottles should leak because of heat, the vehicle, or improper storage by the shipping company.

This is a new, unused item.

Please note:
With wines this old, it is best to let them rest again in a cellar for up to 2 months so the sediment can settle. For a better tasting experience, it is recommended to open the bottle 2 hours before drinking, to allow it to aerate properly.

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Returns are not accepted.