Gran Faustino
⏳ Drinking Window
2026 - 2040
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Classic wood-fired roast lamb, grilled ribeye steak with rustic herbs, and aged Manchego cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
Bodegas Faustino, located in the historic village of Oyon within Rioja Alavesa, represents over 150 years of Spanish winemaking legacy. Gran Faustino is a testament to this heritage, showcasing the classic Rioja style defined by elegance and remarkable longevity. The estate is world-renowned for its iconic frosted bottles featuring classical portraits, symbolizing the artistic dedication inside each bottle. Sourced from vineyards planted in clay-limestone soils under a climate tempered by Atlantic influences, this wine is typically crafted from a traditional blend dominated by Tempranillo and complemented by Graciano. It undergoes extensive aging in American and French oak barrels, followed by years of refinement in the winery's deep, dark cellars, resulting in a complex bouquet of dried red fruits, tobacco, leather, and sweet baking spices.
🍾 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
Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo