Faustino I Gran Reserva
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Typically best enjoyed 10–30 years from vintage release.
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Roast lamb, cured manchego cheese, braised venison
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Faustino I Gran Reserva represents a classic expression of traditional Rioja Alavesa winemaking. Sourced primarily from high-altitude vineyards around Oyón, where chalky-clay soils combined with Atlantic and Mediterranean climatic influences promote slow ripening and balanced acidity, the wine undergoes prolonged maturation in oak barrels followed by extensive aging in deep cellars before release. Instantly recognizable by its frosted glass bottle featuring a Rembrandt portrait, this Gran Reserva delivers characteristic aromas of dried red fruit, leather, tobacco, sweet spices, and polished, silky tannins.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1861 by Eleuterio Martínez Arzok, Bodegas Faustino is an iconic winery situated in Oyón within the renowned Rioja Alavesa subregion of Spain. Owned and managed by the Familia Martínez Zabala, the estate is celebrated for its commitment to extensive oak cask aging and long bottle maturation in its expansive subterranean cellars. Bodegas Faustino is world-renowned for its signature Faustino I Gran Reserva, recognizable by its frosted bottle and Rembrandt portrait label, which showcases the elegance, complexity, and longevity of traditional Rioja blends dominated by Tempranillo, Graciano, and Mazuelo.