Special Reserve Vizconde de Ayala Reserva 1998 is a Rioja wine of excellent constitution. Produced with 100% Tempranillo grapes, it is garnet red in color and has subtle toasty aromas in harmony with red and black fruits. Reserva 1998 has good body, very balanced, with a long velvety finish. This special reserve wine is produced carefully with a fermentation that includes 20 days of maceration at a temperature between 27 and 30 C. It is then aged one year in American oak barrel, and then a minimum of 2 years in bottle. Since it is unfiltered, it is advisable to leave the bottle at rest 15 days after it has been transported.

Located on the Tirón waterfront, Bodegas Rioja Santiago is the second oldest winery in La Rioja and was one of the first to export their wines to Europe. Since its founding in 1870, this boutique wine maker has been dedicated to the development and nurturing of quality wines produced by combining technological innovations and traditional wine making methods.