Cava Faustino Semi Seco
⏳ Drinking Window
Best enjoyed fresh, within 1–3 years of release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Spicy Asian dishes like Thai green curry, mild blue cheeses, fruit-based desserts like peach tart.
✨ Technical Specifications
Bodegas Faustino, a historically prominent estate founded in 1861 in Rioja, expands its portfolio into sparkling wine with Cava produced via the traditional method. Sourced primarily from Catalonia's classic Cava sub-zones, this Semi Seco expression is crafted from a blend of Macabeo and Chardonnay. Secondary fermentation in the bottle followed by standard lees contact yields delicate autolytic complexity, which is complemented by an off-dry dosage that accentuates round fruit flavors.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1861 by Eleuterio Martínez Arzok in Oyón, Bodegas Faustino has grown across four generations of family stewardship into one of the most iconic and globally recognized estates in Rioja Alavesa. The winery manages extensive vineyard holdings situated in optimal microclimates, blending deep-rooted viticultural traditions with extensive oak aging programs. Celebrated for its signature frosted bottles featuring historic portrait art, Faustino is best known for its classic, complex Tempranillo-led red wines—anchored by the legendary Faustino I Gran Reserva and Faustino V Reserva—alongside vibrant, refreshing Cava sparkling wines.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Macabeo, Chardonnay
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
11.5%