The 1998 was the very first vintage of 100% Tempranillo grapes from the Monte Royal vineyards around Cenicero, selected hand-picked grapes aged in American Oak barrels for a minimum 24-30 months and then 36 months in bottle prior to release. Enjoy with beef, lamb or with chocolate desserts. Bodegas Riojanas treasures more than a century of winemaking tradition in its Cenicero winery. Its corners are steeped in history. This tradition and passion have been passed down to the team that runs Bodegas Riojanas today. Its most precious legacy is its commitment to quality and the personality of its wines. Throughout its more than 100 years of history, the winemaking systems have evolved significantly —because, at Bodegas Riojanas, innovation is not incompatible with respect for tradition.