VII Tinto
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Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 4 years from the vintage release, as it is crafted to showcase fresh fruit and immediate approachability.
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Assorted Spanish tapas, grilled pork or chicken dishes, and medium-cured cheeses such as Manchego.
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Hailing from the historic Bodegas Faustino in Rioja Alavesa, a winery founded in 1861 and famous for its iconic labels featuring classic portraits, Faustino VII Tinto serves as a vibrant, youthful introduction to the estate's legendary winemaking heritage. This red blend is dominated by Tempranillo, the signature grape of the region, and undergoes a brief maturation of around six months in American oak barrels. This light touch of oak imparts subtle hints of vanilla and sweet spice while allowing the bright, energetic red fruit characteristics of cherry and raspberry to remain at the forefront. It beautifully captures the fresher, fruit-forward side of Rioja's unique terroir, where Atlantic and Mediterranean climatic influences meet.
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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.