285 - Aurus, 2001. D.O.Ca. Rioja, Briones, La Rioja, Spain.

Aurus, 2001. D.O.Ca. Rioja, Briones, La Rioja, Spain. Red wine. 4 bottles of 75 cl. Comes in a wooden box from Finca Allende. Opened for inspection. Wine Enthusiast: 96/100. Robert Parker (The Wine Advocate): 95/100. Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): 95/100. Condition: High fill (HF) in all four bottles. Original red capsules, intact and sealed. Main labels complete, well-adhered, and legible, with very slight, isolated signs of aging. Official D.O.Ca. Rioja guarantee back labels are present and intact, with serial numbers B No. 931535, 931536, 931546, and 931547. The set comes with its wooden box labeled “Aurus” and “Finca Allende.” It comes from a private collection, where it was stored under optimal temperature and humidity conditions. Aurus 2001, produced by Miguel Ángel de Gregorio at Finca Allende (Briones, Rioja Alta), is a blend of Tempranillo and Graciano from old vineyards. The exceptional 2001 vintage offers concentration, complexity, and balance, with notes of black fruit, spices, licorice, and balsamic nuances. With refined tannins, remarkable length, and excellent aging potential, it stands as one of the most outstanding wines of contemporary Rioja, particularly prized for its prestige and aging potential.