Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 95 points
Identity
| Producer | Bodegas Faustino Martinez |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Gran Reserva |
| Grapes | Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Rubi bright with garnet nuances |
| Aroma | Cherry, dried raspberry, cigar box, sandalwood, cured orange peel, cedar spice, tobacco leaf, subtle resinous herbs, ripe fruit, vanilla, cinnamon, blond tobacco, cocoa, floral notes, clove |
| Palate | Harmonious, balanced acidity, elegant spice, silky tannins, complex layers, smooth texture, refined structure, fruity and spicy interplay, long and silky finish, well integrated oak, velvet character, deep complexity, soft suede tannins, full-bodied |
| Finish | Long, silky, spreading wide and lingering with red fruit, tobacco leaf, subtle resinous herbs, sweet and surprising, elegant and refined, smooth and persistent, balanced and polished, with a savory patina |
| Food Pairing | Lamb shoulder, grilled mushrooms, Manchego cheese, jamón, roast chicken |
| Aging Potential | Up to approximately 2034 (about 18 years from 2016 vintage) |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGH
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 14.0 |
| Aging Process | Aged for a minimum of 24 months in French and American oak barrels, followed by extensive bottle ageing |
Interesting facts
| Faustino I is one of the world's most recognizable Rioja wines, known for its traditional long aging in barrel and bottle, delivering a complex and elegant wine ready to drink. |
Logistics
| Barcode | 8410441001092 |
| Cork | natural cork |