Rioja
Faustino I Gran Reserva 2009
75cl
Faustino I Gran Reserva 2009
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Faustino I Gran Reserva 2009 is the flagship wine of Bodegas Faustino. It's made from Tempranillo, Graciano and Mazuelo grapes from estates located in Oyón and Laguardia. It's very complex and elegant, with a broad expression of very ripe fruit. It has an elegant palate and excellent balance, with a silky finish.
We recommend enjoying this wine with any type of grilled meat and mushrooms, fish like tuna and cod, and medium-aged cheeses like Emmental or Gruyére.
Technical sheet
| Type Of Wine: | red wine |
|---|---|
| Vintage: | 2009 Other vintages |
| Appellation: | Rioja (La Rioja, Spain) |
| Winery: | Bodegas Faustino |
| Volume: | 75cl |
| Grapes: | Cariñena, Graciano, Tempranillo |
| Allergens: | Contains Sulfites |
| Ageing: | Gran Reserva |
| James Suckling Score: | 92 |
Description of Faustino I Gran Reserva 2009
Faustino I Gran Reserva 2009 (Cariñena, Graciano and Tempranillo)
TASTING NOTES OF Faustino I Gran Reserva 2009:
- Appearance: Clean, bright. Ruby colour developing to maroon.
- Nose: Intense, complex, spicy notes, fine wood, toasted notes, balsam, leather and vanilla.
- Mouth: Balanced, potent, tannic, enveloping, elegant and good acidity. Long and silky finish.
APPELLATION: Rioja.
GRAPES: Tempranillo, Graciano and Mazuelo.
AGEING: 28 months in American oak (80%) and French oak barrels (20%).
PAIRING: stews, roasts, poultry, barbecues, red meat, hearty dishes, venison and mushrooms. Medium-aged cheese such as Emmental or Gruyère.
TEMPERATURE: 16-18 °C
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13%
The Winery
Bodegas Faustino
Bodegas Faustino first and foremost is land ownership. To undertake this expansion, lay hold of the pillar July familiar: their children. They have collated the college with training in the family business from his youth living in the vineyard work, the illusion of vintage and winery. Today in leadership positions in the warehouse, making enduring nature of family business group Faustino.
More about the WineryReviews of Faustino I Gran Reserva 2009
Amazing Spanish red wine
- Youthful and fresh, feminine and complex.
- Deliciously decadent with extraordinary vitality in the palate and a long unique finish.
- Faustino I Gran Reserva, 2001 has been chosen as Decanter's Number One Wine of the Year.
- From more than 3,200 wines recommended in Decanter over the past year, their tastings team has picked out not only the highest-scoring but also the best-value wines.
- With 19.25/20 point Faustino I Gran Reserva 2001 has been positioned as number 1 out of 50.
