Faustino I
Rioja, Spain
A delicious Tempranillo from a long time established Spanish family
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Faustino I
Gran Reserva Tempranillo
Aged and refined longer and only released when optimal. Tempranillo, Graciano, and Mazuelo, the three classic Rioja grape varieties. Graciano provides a very lively color and high acidity; Mazuelo flavor and abundant tannin, together with Tempranillo, are the perfect coup for long aging wines. True to Rioja, true to its origins. The resulting wine is cherry red developing to an intense ruby color. Well-integrated sweet and warm hints of ripe fruit, vanilla notes, and sensations of cinnamon, tobacco, and cocoa. Elegant in the mouth, structured with good acidity. The finish is sweet and surprising for a Rioja Gran Reserva. There is an aftertaste of the blend of very ripe fruit, vanilla, and roasted notes.
NOTE: This is NOT a Firstleaf Exclusive Wine.
Due to state registrations, we cannot ship this wine to AL, AZ, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME,ABOUT THIS WINE
Faustino I
Gran Reserva Tempranillo
Aged and refined longer and only released when optimal. Tempranillo, Graciano, and Mazuelo, the three classic Rioja grape varieties. Graciano provides a very lively color and high acidity; Mazuelo flavor and abundant tannin, together with Tempranillo, are the perfect coup for long aging wines. True to Rioja, true to its origins. The resulting wine is cherry red developing to an intense ruby color. Well-integrated sweet and warm hints of ripe fruit, vanilla notes, and sensations of cinnamon, tobacco, and cocoa. Elegant in the mouth, structured with good acidity. The finish is sweet and surprising for a Rioja Gran Reserva. There is an aftertaste of the blend of very ripe fruit, vanilla, and roasted notes.
NOTE: This is NOT a Firstleaf Exclusive Wine.
Due to state registrations, we cannot ship this wine to AL, AZ, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME,
WINE 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.
WINE 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.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
Pairs well with…
Roasted Herbed Chicken, Mushroom Risotto, Braised Beef
Pairs well with…
Roasted Herbed Chicken, Mushroom Risotto, Braised Beef
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Roasted Herbed Chicken, Mushroom Risotto, Braised Beef
Pairs well with…
Roasted Herbed Chicken, Mushroom Risotto, Braised Beef
TASTING NOTES:
Tobacco
Chocolate
Vanilla
Elegant in the mouth, structured, and with good acidity. The finish is sweet and surprising for a Rioja Gran Reserva. There is an aftertaste of the blend of very ripe fruit, vanilla, and roasted notes.
TASTING NOTES
Tobacco
Chocolate
Vanilla
Elegant in the mouth, structured, and with good acidity. The finish is sweet and surprising for a Rioja Gran Reserva. There is an aftertaste of the blend of very ripe fruit, vanilla, and roasted notes.
ABOUT THE BRAND:
Faustino I
Bodegas Faustino, located in Oyón, Rioja Alavesa, enjoys international renown earned over more than 150 years of experience in producing and aging premium wines. Crossing the doors of Bodegas Faustino is like stepping right into the history of wine. It is an unforgettable experience in a winery with the most extensive worldwide recognition. It is discovering a great winery where more than nine million bottles are resting. It is sharing the passion of a family for the land and a respect for a centuries-old tradition in creating wines. It is discovering the essence of Rioja’s leading exporter of Gran Reservas.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Faustino I
Bodegas Faustino, located in Oyón, Rioja Alavesa, enjoys international renown earned over more than 150 years of experience in producing and aging premium wines. Crossing the doors of Bodegas Faustino is like stepping right into the history of wine. It is an unforgettable experience in a winery with the most extensive worldwide recognition. It is discovering a great winery where more than nine million bottles are resting. It is sharing the passion of a family for the land and a respect for a centuries-old tradition in creating wines. It is discovering the essence of Rioja’s leading exporter of Gran Reservas.