La Rioja Alta, S.A. is a historic and highly prestigious winery in the Haro Station region (La Rioja, Spain), founded in 1890 by five local families. --2010 Vintage Rated Excellent-- Gran Reserva 904 Vintage Analysis and Context The 2010 vintage is considered one of the best of the 21st century for Rioja wines. Aged in American oak barrels (~March 2011 – March 2015) Bottled: July 2015 --2011 Vintage — Gran Reserva 904 Official vintage rating: "Excellent" thanks to balanced climatic conditions, the grapes' good psychological ripeness, and vibrant acidity. Extended aging in American oak barrels (~4 years) and 8 traditional rackings. Bottled: November 2016. Although the 2011 is excellent, many enthusiasts consider it slightly less powerful or iconic than the 2010, though it retains its elegance and great aging potential. The 2010-2011 vintages are designed for extended aging (10 to 30 years or more) when stored under good cellar conditions. Always in a private cellar with controlled temperature. IMPORTANT !! Shipping is NOT made to the following countries. SWITZERLAND-NORWAY-FINLAND-RUSSIA AND OTHERS-MALTA-CANARY ISLANDS-MADEIRA.