Another solid vintage of this entry level Rioja. Blend of Tempranillo, Graciano and Mazuelo. Dark ruby color with purple highlights. Aromas and flavors of black berry/plum/raspberry fruit, leather, cedar, tobacco, baking spices and vanilla. Touch of toasty oak on the long and savory finish. Nicely structured and elegant. Fresh acidity. Appreciate the taste, Chris B! — 5 months ago
Costco $14.99 — 3 days ago
Yes in salinity. Medium body, good finish. Dried lemons, white flowers. Honeygrass. — 5 months ago
Wow value. Black raspberry. Tar, dark chocolate. Late mint finish. Perfect tannins. Good finish. — a year ago
2000 Monte Faustino Amarone
Showing age with brick red and brown. Dark cherry nose showing baked fruit, brown sugar. Cinnamon, cedar, raisin, bread pudding, treacle, dried roses. Palate of dried cherry, dried red currant, baked plum, cola, sarsaparilla and clove.
#montefaustino #montefaustinoamarone #amaronedellavalpilicella #valpolicella #classico #amarone #rosso — 3 months ago
Medium ruby in color; cherries, cedar, and dried figs on the nose; high acidity; medium tannins; tastes like tart cherries, strawberry sauce, dried leaves, and wet gravel with a long finish. — 5 months ago
Medium ruby in color; cherries, tabacco, and dried figs on the nose; medium acidity; medium tannins; tastes like sour cherries, black pepper, and dried flowers with a long finish. — 10 months ago
Becky Chidester
On the lower end of Gran Riojas I’ve had especially for a 2014. Still good. — 2 days ago