Bodegas Franco Español. red wine. Reserva Especial. rioja 1959 botella nº 14
Bodegas Franco Español. red wine. Reserva Especial. rioja 1959 botella nº 14
120,00€
Winery: Bodegas Franco-Españolas
Designation of Origin: D.O.Ca. Rioja
Vintage Year: 1959
Wine Type: Long-aged red (Reserva or Gran Reserva, depending on the label)
Bottle: No. 14 (limited numbering, indicating a special run or private selection)
Grape Varieties: Tempranillo, with possible contributions of Graciano and Mazuelo
Aging: Oak barrels and extensive bottle aging
Color: Brick red with marked evolution, coppery meniscus
Nose: Dominant tertiary aromas: leather, tobacco, spices, cigar box, dried mushrooms
Palm: Delicate, silky, highly evolved; polished tannins, with soft acidity and a lingering finish
Alcohol: Around 12-13% vol.
Conservation status: Will depend on storage (horizontal position, light, humidity, and temperature)
Historical value: One of the oldest bottles of Rioja available on the market; an excellent representation of the classic mid-20th-century style
Recommendation: Ideal for vertical tasting, a private collection, a commemorative gift, or as a wine cellar piece
Suggested pairing (if consumed): Traditional dishes, truffles, game birds, and cured cheeses
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Description
The 1959 vintage from Bodegas Franco-Españolas is an oenological gem that represents a golden age of Rioja viticulture. This carefully numbered 14th bottle is from a limited edition, suggesting a special selection within that year’s production, likely intended for winery reserves, collectors, or prestigious institutional clients. The wine was made following traditional Rioja methods, with selected grapes—primarily Tempranillo, with classic additions such as Graciano and Mazuelo—from vineyards planted on clay-limestone soils, ideal for longevity. After prolonged aging in oak barrels, the wine spent decades in bottle, evolving slowly and elegantly until it reached its aromatic fullness. Our products are vintage collector’s bottles. They have been kept in a cellar, but we cannot guarantee their consumption. Responsible consumption. Only suitable for adults.
