V Blanco
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled white fish, fresh seafood salads, or light pasta dishes with garlic and olive oil.
✨ Technical Specifications
Bodegas Faustino, located in the historic town of Oyon within Rioja Alavesa, has been a cornerstone of Spanish winemaking since 1861. Famous worldwide for its iconic labels featuring classic portraits, the estate crafts Faustino V Blanco as a vibrant tribute to Rioja's white winemaking heritage. This wine is typically crafted from a blend dominated by the indigenous Viura grape, often enhanced with a touch of Chardonnay. Grown in clay-limestone soils under a climate tempered by both Atlantic and Mediterranean influences, the grapes yield a bright, expressive profile. To preserve its lively fruit character, the wine undergoes temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel without oak aging, resulting in a clean, aromatic expression of green apple, citrus, and delicate floral notes.
🍾 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
Viura (Macabeo), Malvasía, Garnacha Blanca