Crianza Serie Magna
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Typically best enjoyed within 2 to 6 years of the vintage release, when its fresh fruit character and oak integration are in perfect harmony.
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Grilled lamb chops, roasted pork loin, or cured Spanish cheeses like Manchego.
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Bodegas Faustino, established in 1861 in the heart of Rioja Alavesa, is globally recognized for its deep-rooted winemaking heritage and iconic art-labeled bottles. The 'Serie Magna' Crianza represents a contemporary homage to this legacy, blending the estate's traditional mastery with a focus on vibrant, fruit-forward expression. Crafted primarily from Tempranillo grown in the clay-limestone soils of Rioja, this wine undergoes the classic Crianza aging process, spending at least 12 months in oak barrels to develop its signature notes of ripe red berries, sweet spices, and subtle vanilla. The story of Faustino is one of family dedication, spanning over 150 years, transforming a small family winery into a symbol of Rioja's enduring global appeal.
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Founded in 1861 by Eleuterio Martínez Arzok, Bodegas Faustino is a historic estate located in Oyón, within the prestigious Rioja Alavesa region of Spain. Now managed by the fourth generation of the Martínez Zabala family, the winery has become globally synonymous with premium Rioja, particularly renowned for its iconic frosted bottles and long-aged Gran Reserva wines. Faustino's winemaking philosophy combines traditional Rioja aging in American and French oak casks with modern techniques, utilizing estate-grown Tempranillo, Graciano, and Mazuelo. Beyond their legendary red reservoirs like Faustino I, the estate also crafts elegant whites, rosés, and traditional-method Cava sparkling wines.