287 - Viña Albina Gran Reserva, 1957 and 1947. D.O.Ca. Rioja, Spain.

Viña Albina Gran Reserva, 1957 and 1947. D.O.Ca. Rioja, Spain. Red wine. 2 bottles of 75 cl, one from each vintage. Presented in wooden cases from Bodegas Riojanas, commemorating the winery’s centennial (1890–1990). Condition: Levels 1 BN (Base Neck) and 1 TS (Top Shoulder). Both retain their black capsules, with slight wrinkles and signs of aging, as well as their traditional gold metal mesh wrappers. Main labels and vintage labels are complete, well-adhered, and legible, with discreet stains and signs of age. Regulatory Council back labels are present on both bottles. From a private collection, stored under optimal temperature and humidity conditions. An exceptional set of two historic vintages of Viña Albina Gran Reserva, one of the most iconic wines from Bodegas Riojanas, a winery founded in 1890 in Cenicero and closely linked to the tradition of the great age-worthy wines of Rioja Alta. The 1947 and 1957 vintages, separated by a decade, offer fascinating insights into mid-20th-century Spanish viticulture and highlight the continuity of one of the appellation’s classic labels. Viña Albina holds a prominent place in the history of Rioja due to its connection to traditional winemaking and aging methods, which helped cement the international prestige of the region’s wines. The remarkable age of both bottles, combined with their presentation in metal mesh sleeves and cases commemorating the winery’s centennial, lends the set special historical and collector’s appeal. This is an interesting opportunity to add two vintages of great historical significance to a private collection, representing the legacy of one of Rioja’s historic wineries.