Bodegas Faustino, one of the ‘First Families of Rioja’, was founded in 1861 by the Martinez family and is actively managed today by the 6th generation Martinez daughters. Faustino received its recognition from the first export of Faustino Reserva wines in the 1960s. Today, the iconic bottle featuring Rembrandt's art has become the symbol of the excellence of Rioja wines, and Faustino wines are now enjoyed in more than 140 countries.
This Reserva spends 2x time in barrel than what is required by the DOC Rioja. Aged for 24 months in American oak, followed by at least 12 months in bottle.
Ripe fruit, cedar and clove spice aromas. Rich red and black fruit flavors, compote, cedar and vanilla flavors hints of cinnamon and clove spice. Long, rich finish.Pairs well with all kinds of meat dishes, mushrooms, ham, medium-aged cheeses and berry desserts.
Blend: 92% Tempranillo, 8% Mazuelo
93 James Suckling Juicy and expressive Rioja with some dark spices, black earth and a hint of peppercorn to the cherries and plums. Fresh and bright on the palate with a medium body rounded by fine-grained tannins. Succulent and long. Consistent quality. The first year that there is some maturana in the blend. Drink now, but can hold well, too.
92 Wine Enthusiast This dark ruby-colored wine offers aromas of Luxardo cherry and toasted baking spices. It is very spicy at first sip as flavors of clove and mint leaf with a touch of black pepper hit the taste buds, followed by blackberry, cherry and raspberry flavors. Muscular tannins are balanced out by well-integrated acidity that stays around for a while. Best Buy
