Bodegas Faustino
Gran Reserva Faustino I Rioja Tempranillo Blend


Surprisingly fresh with a really pretty mulberry and black cherry nose. A blackcurrant confit center with hints of oak and a bit of musk. Stop a bit of hidden power but clear and precise. Very good
Surprisingly fresh with a really pretty mulberry and black cherry nose. A blackcurrant confit center with hints of oak and a bit of musk. Stop a bit of hidden power but clear and precise. Very good
May 29th, 2024
1970 vintage. As yet, the most mature vintage I’ve had. Surprisingly, this didn’t seem tired at all. Just enough acidity left to balance out the fruit and earthiness. Mostly strawberry and cedar/vanilla on the palate with some peppery notes too. Even better in day 2. Good show! Merry Christmas.
1970 vintage. As yet, the most mature vintage I’ve had. Surprisingly, this didn’t seem tired at all. Just enough acidity left to balance out the fruit and earthiness. Mostly strawberry and cedar/vanilla on the palate with some peppery notes too. Even better in day 2. Good show! Merry Christmas.
1 person found it helpfulDec 26th, 2018
Very vibrant. Not as complex as I'd hoped but very solid. Love 70 Rioja!
Very vibrant. Not as complex as I'd hoped but very solid. Love 70 Rioja!
Jun 7th, 2016
1970! Still bright on the nose. Awesome, delicate yet flavorful Rioja.
1970! Still bright on the nose. Awesome, delicate yet flavorful Rioja.
Apr 22nd, 2015Already almost dead like a 80-year old granny expecting to leave at 85... Could easily confuse with a dying Piedmonte (both Barolo or Barbaresco) of the same age
Already almost dead like a 80-year old granny expecting to leave at 85... Could easily confuse with a dying Piedmonte (both Barolo or Barbaresco) of the same age
Sep 14th, 2017