NV Assortment Case
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Varies by specific bottling, with Reservas typically drinking beautifully over 5 to 15 years, while the prestigious Gran Reservas possess the structure to age gracefully for 15 to 30+ years from their respective vintages.
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Traditional roast lamb, cured Spanish meats and aged Manchego cheese, or hearty beef stews.
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Bodegas Faustino, located in the Rioja Alavesa region of Spain, is an iconic estate with a winemaking heritage dating back to 1861. This assortment case showcases the traditional mastery of Faustino's red Rioja portfolio, famously represented by the flagship Faustino I Gran Reserva with its distinctive frosted bottle and Rembrandt portrait label. Crafted primarily from Tempranillo, alongside traditional blending partners like Graciano and Mazuelo, these wines reflect the unique clay-limestone soils and microclimate of Alavesa. The estate is celebrated for its commitment to extensive oak aging, utilizing both American and French barrels to develop the complex, silky, and savory character—marked by notes of dried cherry, leather, vanilla, and sweet spice—that defines classic Rioja.
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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.