Faustino I Gran Reserva Rioja 2011 (1.5L)

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Producer	Faustino
Country	Spain
Region	Rioja
Varietal	Tempranillo
Vintage	2011
Sku	00510
Size	1.5L

 

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The Faustino I Gran Reserva reveals spice and dark, stewed fruit aromas, with vanilla, pastry and jam notes. Long, structured finish.

Enjoy with T-bone steak and grilled meats in general. Grilled tuna. Aged and fatty cheeses. With desserts, it pairs very well with baked cheesecake or chocolate cake.

Faustino I Gran Reserva launched the reputation and the global recognition of the Faustino winery and it is best selling Gran Reserva wine in the world. It is produced only in best vintages considered by the winery.

Vineyards are located in the Oyón area of the Rioja Alavesa zone at an average altitude of 450m. 

The winemaking team looks for balance not only for immediate consumption, but also for perfect development that will improve in the bottle over time. This wine is aged longer than what is required by the DOCa rules, spending 26 months in French and American oak barrels, followed by at least 3 years in the bottle. The wine is released only when in the perfect balance has been achieved. 

86% Tempranillo, 9% Graciano, 5% Mazuelo aged in new French and American oak barrels (225 L) for at least 24 months.

Dark ruby to the eye, this wine has a bouquet of dark fruits of the wood and herbes de Provence. Muscular tannins offer a backdrop to well-integrated acidity and Mission fig, black-cherry, mocha and marjoram flavors. The enduring finish is noted for a burst of cranberry. -M.D.