Semi Seco
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fruit-based desserts, spicy Asian dishes, and mild blue cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
Bodegas Faustino, world-renowned for its iconic Rioja wines adorned with Rembrandt's portrait of Nicolaes van Bambeeck, brings its centuries-old winemaking heritage to the sparkling realm of Cava. Crafted in the traditional method, Faustino Semi Seco is an off-dry sparkling white wine that beautifully balances vibrant acidity with a delicate, luscious sweetness. The blend typically features Macabeo and Chardonnay, sourced from select vineyards where warm Mediterranean days and cool nights preserve the grapes' natural freshness. After secondary fermentation in the bottle and aging on its lees, this Cava emerges with fine, persistent bubbles and a bouquet of ripe stone fruits, white flowers, and subtle honeyed notes. It represents a classic Spanish style of sparkling wine that honors the historical preference for slightly sweeter, highly festive pours.
🍾 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
Macabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir