History of Bodegas Marqués de Riscal The Herederos del Marqués de Riscal winery is one of the most important and oldest in Spain. Origins (19th Century) 1858: Founded in Elciego by Guillermo Hurtado de Amézaga. marquesderiscal.com Introduced Bordeaux winemaking techniques to La Rioja (revolutionary for the time). 1862: First bottled wines (pioneers in La Rioja). 1895: First non-French wine to win an award in Bordeaux. 20th Century Use of the gold mesh seal to prevent counterfeiting (brand icon). Constant expansion and innovation. A Gran Reserva in Rioja involves long aging periods, and this wine follows that classic model: Barrel: between 2.5 and 3 years (primarily American oak) Bottle: a minimum of 3 additional years before release. In Rioja Alta, the 2007 vintage was declared as Very Good Wines with such extended aging should not be compared to a modern wine. This bottle is intended for palates accustomed to vintage wines or for collectors. Always stored in a private, temperature-controlled cellar. IMPORTANT! We do not ship to the following countries: SWITZERLAND, NORWAY, FINLAND, RUSSIA AND OTHERS, MALTA, CANARY ISLANDS, MADEIRA.