Gran Faustino
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Typically best enjoyed 10 to 25 years from the vintage release, showing exceptional grace as it ages.
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Classic wood-fired roast lamb, grilled ribeye steak with rustic herbs, and aged Manchego cheese.
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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.
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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.