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Barrel Select

2008 Rioja Red Blend

The Faustino I Barrel Select is a remarkable red blend from the esteemed Rioja region, perfectly embodying the richness and complexity that this area is renowned for. This wine showcases a deep, inviting red color, reminiscent of ripe cherries and plums. With a captivating aroma profile, it presents notes of dark fruit intertwined with hints of spice and subtle oak from its time in barrels. On the palate, it delivers a harmonious balance of fruit concentration and velvety tannins, ensuring a smooth and satisfying finish. The acidity is lively yet well-integrated, enhancing the overall freshness of the wine, making it a delightful pairing for a variety of dishes. The 2008 vintage adds an extra layer of maturity, resulting in a wine that is both approachable and refined, perfect for those looking to explore the best of Rioja's offerings.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Leather

Leather

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Mild

Low Pronounced

Region:


Rioja

If you want to understand Spain, pour yourself a glass of Rioja. This historic northern region produces some of the country's most famous wines, typically mature, savory reds that go majestically with roast lamb. Rioja's vineyards trace the flow of the Ebro River through a valley protected by the nearby Cantabrian Mountains. Tempranillo, Garnacha and Graciano are the key red grapes, with Viura leading the white grapes. There are three main classifications of red wines: Gran Reserva (aged for five years, at least two in barrel), Reserva (aged for three years, one in barrel), and Crianza (aged for two years, one in barrel). Other wines can be young and unoaked—an increasingly popular style that shows off Rioja's modern face.

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