Faustino V Reserva
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Typically best enjoyed 5–12 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
roasted lamb, grilled red meat, cured manchego cheese
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Crafted from vineyards situated in the high-altitude subregion of Rioja Alavesa, Faustino V Reserva represents a quintessential expression of traditional Spanish wine crafting. The vines grow in chalky clay soils benefiting from a mild microclimate influenced by Atlantic ocean breezes and Mediterranean warmth. Following classic Rioja Reserva protocols, the wine undergoes extended maturation in American oak casks followed by cellaring before release. This gentle oak aging infuses the bright red cherry and plum fruit core with gentle notes of toasted vanilla, sweet spice, and subtle leather, yielding a balanced, elegant, and versatile wine.
🍾 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.