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Bodegas Faustino

Gran Reserva Faustino I Rioja Tempranillo Blend

9.245 ratings
9.318 pro ratings
La Rioja, Spain
Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo
Lamb, Tomato-Based, Polenta, Hard Cheese, Pork, Beef, Pasta, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Venison, Exotic Spices, Potato, Turkey, Beans & Peas, Herbs, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Salami & Prosciutto, White Rice, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lasagna, Pizza, Barbecue, Mexican Cuisine, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

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Bodegas FaustinoLa Rioja, SpainTempranillo
Top Notes For
Pat Taylor
9.4

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
Desmond Echavarrie

Master Sommelier, Senior Wine Advisor Soutirage

9.2

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
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.4

1970.

1970.

Mar 12th, 2016
Matt Sterr
9.4

1970! Still bright on the nose. Awesome, delicate yet flavorful Rioja.

1970! Still bright on the nose. Awesome, delicate yet flavorful Rioja.

Apr 22nd, 2015
Yury Glazkov
8.5

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

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
Rafael E. Garcia

Sommelier, L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon Las Vegas

8.7

Rafael E. had this 8 years ago

Rafael E. had this 8 years ago

Dec 2nd, 2015
Bruce Baldinger
9.4

Bruce had this 8 months ago

Bruce had this 8 months ago

Aug 24th, 2023
nicholas lavoie
10

nicholas had this 6 years ago

nicholas had this 6 years ago

Dec 4th, 2017
Sim jlbt
9.4

Sim had this 7 years ago

Sim had this 7 years ago

Nov 26th, 2016
Pierce Osgood
9.2

Pierce had this 8 years ago

Pierce had this 8 years ago

Feb 8th, 2016