1976 Rioja, Gran Reserva, Viña Bosconia, López de Heredia, La Rioja, Spain

Grown in the El Bosque vineyard, and given eight to 10 years’ barrel ageing. An “ethereal beauty,” for critic Antonio Galloni (tasting in 2006), “with notes of earthiness, sweet perfumed fruit, cocoa, flowers and an occasional hint of white truffle”