Robert Parker score Not available / Not officially confirmed No verifiable Robert Parker score can be reliably attributed to Martínez Lacuesta Gran Reserva 1996. Fill level Base of neck Label condition Label stained / aged due to time Original label present. Signs of natural ageing consistent with the bottle’s age, without major tears or loss of essential information. Capsule condition Excellent Capsule protected with original film. No visible signs of corrosion, cuts, leakage, sunken or protruding cork. Bottle size 750 ml (standard bottle) Bottler Bottled by the producer – Bodegas Martínez Lacuesta, Haro (Spain) History of the wine / winery Bodegas Martínez Lacuesta is a historic winery founded in 1895 in Haro, Rioja Alta. It is one of the classic producers of traditional Rioja, renowned for long ageing processes and elegant, structured wines. The 1996 vintage was officially rated “Very Good” by the Consejo Regulador of the D.O.Ca. Rioja. This Gran Reserva was aged 40 months in American oak barrels, followed by an extended bottle ageing of approximately 36 months before release. Grape varieties include Tempranillo, Graciano, and Mazuelo, resulting in a classic, long-lived Rioja style. Drink or keep Drink now Fully mature wine. Recommended to decant approximately 30 minutes before serving. Shipping method Professional shipping with protective packaging Bottle will be securely packed to ensure safe transport during shipment.