& Eneko
⏳ Drikkevindue
Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 8 years from the vintage release, when its vibrant fruit and elegant oak integration are in perfect harmony.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Slow-roasted lamb shoulder, grilled ribeye steak, or aged sheep's milk cheeses like Manchego.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
Faustino & Eneko represents a prestigious collaboration between the historic Bodegas Faustino—a pillar of Rioja winemaking since 1861—and the visionary, multi-Michelin-starred Basque chef Eneko Atxa. Born from a shared passion for land, heritage, and gastronomy, this modern Rioja Red is crafted primarily from Tempranillo grapes grown in the clay-limestone soils of Rioja Alavesa. Unlike the ultra-traditional, long-aged Gran Reservas for which Faustino is globally famous, this cuvée is designed with contemporary gastronomy in mind. It undergoes careful maceration and aging in select French oak barrels, resulting in a wine that beautifully balances vibrant black fruit, refined mineral undertones, and integrated sweet spices, capturing both the soul of Rioja Alavesa and the avant-garde spirit of Basque culinary art.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
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.