Bodegas Ollauri Conde de los Andes Rioja Colleccion Historico – 2004

This perfectly mature “cosecha” Rioja was made from 100% Tempranillo grapes in the excellent 2004 vintage and has been hidden away ever since in the ancient Conde de los Andes underground cellars. The nose is filled with spice, herbs and tobacco from its long bottle age. On the palate, mellow dark fruit flavours combine with smooth tannins and perfectly fresh acidity from this cool vintage. The mouthfeel is soft and velvety and the finish goes on for minutes. 14% alcohol.

Enjoy with roasted meats, especially lamb, truffle-flavoured pasta dishes, or chocolate-flavoured desserts!

Drink 2022 – 2025+

Rated 95pts by James Suckling

Bodegas Ollauri are located in Ollauri, a small old village of just 300 inhabitants in the heart of the Rioja Alta subzone. The winery is famous for having the oldest and largest underground cellars in Rioja, where over 300,000 bottles under the Conde de los Andes brand name – including legendary vintages such as 1892, 1918, 1948 and 1964 – are stored. If you are looking for mature, “museum-release” Riojas of impeccable quality and fair prices, Conde de los Andes is the place!

Their red Conde de los Andes Rioja Colleccion Historico 2004 comes from 100% Tempranillo vines averaging between 40-100 years old planted along the Rio Ebro between Brinas, Haro and Labastida. All grapes were hand harvested, tank-fermented, then matured for 24 months in a mix of French and American oak before being stored in bottle in the Conde de Los Andes cellars until now!