Identity
| Producer | Bodegas Faustino |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | DOCa Rioja |
| Grapes | Tempranillo |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Bright ruby red |
| Aroma | Cherry, blackberry, red currant, plum with hints of vanilla from American oak. |
| Palate | Dry, harmonious, fruit‑intense, medium body, soft tannins, balanced acidity. |
| Finish | Medium‑long aromatic finish with warm, rounded aftertaste. |
| Food Pairing | Grilled meat, pasta with tomato sauce, pizza, tapas, cheese, lamb, grilled vegetables. |
| Serving Temp | 16 - 18 |
| Aging Potential | 3-5 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 13.5 |
| Aging Process | 4 months barrel aging in American oak barrels, stainless steel fermentation, maturation on fine lees for several months before bottling |
| Fermentation | Fermented in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature, followed by several months on fine lees |
Terroir
| Soil | Limestone/calcareous soils |
| Harvest Type | hand |
| Harvest Desc | Hand‑picked (Handlese) grapes sorted and gently crushed before fermentation. |
Interesting facts
| Faustino family winemaking tradition dates back over 150 years; the winery owns 650 hectares in top Rioja areas with calcareous soils. |
Logistics
| Barcode | 8410441211002 |
| Cork | natural cork |