Icon Edition Reserva Especial
⏳ Drinking Window
2027 - 2045
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-roasted lamb shoulder, grilled prime ribeye steak, or aged Manchego cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
Bodegas Faustino, established in 1861 in the heart of Rioja Alavesa, is globally recognized not only for its exceptional wines but also for the iconic Rembrandt portrait of Nicolaes van Bambeeck that adorns its bottles. The Icon Edition Reserva Especial represents a modern pinnacle of this historic estate's craftsmanship. Sourced from low-yielding, old-vine parcels of Tempranillo, complemented by a small touch of Graciano, and planted in the region's signature clay-limestone soils, this wine benefits from a unique microclimate shielded by the Sierra de Cantabria. Unlike the traditional long American oak aging of classic Riojas, the Icon Edition is aged predominantly in French oak barrels for approximately 18 months, resulting in a sophisticated marriage of intense dark fruit, refined spices, and structured, velvety tannins that bridges Rioja's rich heritage with contemporary elegance.
🍾 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