Faustino I Blanco Gran Reserva Rioja

Spain, Rioja, Rioja Alavesa, Rioja DOCa
Bottle
Identity
Producer Faustino Martinez
Vol 0.75
Classification Gran Reserva
Grapes Viura, Chardonnay
Color White
Sweetness Dry
Tasting
Color Desc Intense white with aromas of ripe stone fruit like peach and apricot
Aroma Intense aroma of ripe stone fruit such as peach and apricot, floral and exotic notes like mango and pineapple
Palate Fruit-rich with a delicate, syrupy texture harmoniously accompanied by elegant toasted oak aromas from barrel aging
Finish Harmonious finish with elegant roasted aromas from the barrel, finely woven and never dominant
Food Pairing Ideal with fish, white meat, poultry in light sauces, paella, or seafood
Aging Potential Aging potential until approximately end of 2028
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
ABV % 13.0
Aging Process 6 to 8 months aging in French and American oak barrels
Terroir
Kalkhaltige Böden (limestone-rich soils)
Interesting facts
Faustino I Gran Reserva Blanco is a white wine with a long history and modern character from Rioja, combining Viura and Chardonnay grapes. The winery Faustino Martinez is one of the largest Spanish wine exporters with 650 hectares of vineyards in Rioja DOCa.
Logistics
Cork Natural cork