Brut Reserve
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh seafood platters, classic Spanish tapas like jamón Ibérico, and light poultry dishes.
✨ Technical Specifications
Faustino, globally renowned for its iconic Rioja wines adorned with classic Rembrandt portraits, brings its centuries-old dedication to craftsmanship to the sparkling world of D.O. Cava. The Faustino Brut Reserva is crafted using the traditional method, drawing on a harmonious blend of Macabeo and Chardonnay. The grapes are selected to balance the vibrant, citrusy acidity of Macabeo with the round, elegant structure of Chardonnay. Secondary fermentation takes place in the cool depth of the cellars, where the wine spends at least 15 months aging on its lees. This patient maturation imparts a delicate effervescence, complex notes of toasted brioche, and a clean, mineral-driven finish that reflects Spain's diverse terroir.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1861 by Eleuterio Martínez Arzok, Bodegas Faustino is an iconic, family-owned estate situated in Oyón within Spain's prestigious Rioja Alavesa region. Now guided by the fourth generation of the Martínez Zabala family, the winery oversees more than 650 hectares of prime vineyards across Rioja, championing traditional viticulture alongside meticulous barrel-aging programs. Globally recognized by its distinctive frosted glass bottles and historic Rembrandt portrait labels, the house is celebrated for its classically styled, elegant wines—most notably the flagship Faustino I Gran Reserva, accompanied by acclaimed Reservas, expressive Crianzas, and refreshing traditional-method Cavas.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Macabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir