COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2001
GRAPE
Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo
PRODUCER
Bodegas Faustino
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Faustino I Gran Reserva 2001 is a distinguished red wine from Bodegas Faustino, a family-owned winery with a history dating back to 1861. The brand, launched in the 1960s, is a tribute to the founder, Faustino Martinez. This wine is a classic example of traditional Rioja winemaking, recognized for its iconic packaging and consistent quality. It originates from the Rioja DOCa, specifically the Rioja Alavesa sub-region, known for its high-altitude vineyards and chalky soils influenced by the Atlantic climate. The 2001 vintage is considered a 'Master vintage' in Rioja, noted for its energy and aging potential.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€65
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Faustino I is Rioja's largest exporter of Gran Reserva wines.
Fact 02
The iconic label features a portrait by Rembrandt.
Fact 03
This wine has received numerous high scores from prestigious wine critics.
Fact 04
Bodegas Faustino owns 1600 acres of vineyards in Rioja.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Faustino I Gran Reserva 2001 is produced using primarily Tempranillo, Graciano, and Mazuelo grapes. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes a post-fermentative maceration period of 2 to 3 weeks. It is then aged for a minimum of 26 to 29 months in a mix of American and French oak barrels. The wine is further aged in bottle for an extended period before release, a practice characteristic of Gran Reserva wines in Rioja.
