Wine labels are not only a way of attracting the consumer's attention and explaining what's inside the bottle; they are also an expression of their age. SWL travels to the past with a selection of labels from the book El vino de Rioja en sus etiquetas.

It’s always a pleasure to taste old wines. Although it is much more widely available than other Rioja Gran Reserva wines, this tasting of Faustino I was proof of how beautifully and gracefully Rioja wines can age.

Seldom have we had the chance to taste as many good old wines as in 2022. As well as attending a historic tasting of Marqués de Riscal and a vertical of Vega Sicilia Único, there were other delightful experiences along the way.

With over 75,000 visitors in 2017, the Vivanco Museum is one of the most popular tourist attractions in northern Spain, but few people are familiar with its Documentation Centre, a true guardian of the world’s wine information.

A specialized online retailer with a great selection of Riojas and other legendary brands like Vega Sicilia, Vino Vintage Santander is a paradise for fans of old Spanish wines.

Despite the widespread lack of interest in old wines, there are a few restaurants in Spain that pride themselves on stocking the classics. In the last of this three-part series, we take a closer look at the leading ones beyond the Basque Country.

The Basque Country has more old Rioja aficionados than anywhere else in Spain. In the second of this three-part series, we highlight some of the best restaurants in the region to enjoy great classic vintages.

SWL presents a three-part series to understand the renewed excitement around these wines. This first piece includes experts' thoughts about storage and availability of old Riojas in Spain. The following articles list some of the best restaurants in Spain