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Faustino I Gran Reserva Rioja DOC Wood Box 2011 (750ml)
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- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Rioja
- Grape
- ["Tempranillo", "Graciano", "Mazuelo"]
- Vintage
- 2011
- Size
- 750 mL
Description
Faustino I Gran Reserva 2011 is a red from Rioja DOC in Spain, made with Tempranillo, Graciano and Mazuelo and sold in a wood box. Under Rioja rules a Gran Reserva ages at least five years before release, two of them in oak. Faustino is one of Rioja's long-established bodegas.
Older Rioja throws sediment, so stand the bottle upright for a day and decant gently. Serve at 62 to 65°F. Roast lamb, suckling pig, chorizo and Manchego are the traditional matches.
Questions about Faustino I Gran Reserva Rioja DOC Wood Box 2011
- Is Faustino I Gran Reserva a good wine?
- Yes, it is one of Rioja's most widely known Gran Reservas. Faustino I is aged for years in oak and bottle before release, so it shows dried cherry, leather, vanilla and silky tannin when poured.
- What is Faustino I made from?
- It is mainly Tempranillo, with Graciano and Mazuelo. Tempranillo gives red fruit and structure, Graciano adds acidity, and Mazuelo adds color. The blend is typical of Rioja Gran Reserva.
- How long can Faustino I Gran Reserva keep?
- Gran Reserva Rioja is built to age, and Faustino I can keep for a decade or more after release. The long oak and bottle aging done at the winery has already softened the tannin.