 In the past, it was not uncommon for some bodegas to age their red wines for 15–20 years or even more before their release.One notable example of this the Marqués de Murrieta which released its 1942 vintage "gran reserva" in 1983 after 41 years of aging.Today most bodegas have shifted their winemaking focus to wines that are ready to drink sooner, with the top wines typically aging for 4–8 years prior to release, though some traditionalists still age longer.