263 - Calvario, 2004. Finca Allende. Rioja DOCa, Spain.

Calvario, 2004. Finca Allende. Rioja DOCa, Spain. Red wine. 5 bottles of 75 cl. Rating: 95/100 The Wine Advocate (Jay Miller). 95/100 Wine Enthusiast. 96/100 Guía Peñín. Condition: Liquid level: between 1.5 and 2 cm below the base of the cork. Front labels are complete and legible, with slight signs of storage and minor scuffs on some edges. Back labels are complete and legible, with individual bottle numbering and seals from the DOCa Rioja Regulatory Council. Capsules are intact, with slight scuffs and minor surface irregularities. No noticeable external signs of filtration. It comes from a private collection, stored under optimal temperature and humidity conditions. Pago del Calvario is one of Finca Allende’s most iconic wines and one of the great expressions of contemporary Rioja. Created by Miguel Ángel de Gregorio, a leading figure in the region’s wine-making renaissance, it embodies a winemaking philosophy centered on the identity of the terroir, the selection of unique vineyards, and the pursuit of wines with great personality and aging potential. Sourced from a vineyard planted in 1945, as indicated on its label, Pago del Calvario stands out for its character as a single-vineyard wine, in which concentration, complexity, and elegance combine with a distinct expression of its origin. The 2004 vintage, considered one of Rioja’s great vintages of the early 21st century, is of particular interest due to its renowned quality and aging potential.