COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2011
GRAPE
Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo
PRODUCER
Bodegas Faustino
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Faustino I Gran Reserva 2011 is a distinguished red wine from Bodegas Faustino, a winery with a history dating back to 1861. Located in the Rioja Alavesa sub-region of Spain, this wine is characterized by its consistent quality and its distinctive label featuring a portrait by Rembrandt, making it the world's best-selling Rioja Gran Reserva. The winery, now managed by the fourth generation of the Martinez family, emphasizes patience, releasing wines only when they achieve perfect balance. The 2011 vintage experienced varied weather conditions, with winter rains and a cool spring followed by favorable harvest conditions, necessitating careful grape selection.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€27
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The label features a portrait by Rembrandt, a unique artistic signature.
Fact 02
It's the world's best-selling Rioja Gran Reserva.
Fact 03
Wines are released only when they achieve perfect balance.
Fact 04
Bodegas Faustino is one of Rioja's largest vineyard owners.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Faustino I Gran Reserva 2011 is produced from hand-harvested grapes, primarily Tempranillo, Graciano, and Mazuelo, from Bodegas Faustino's vineyards in Rioja Alavesa. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures. The wine then undergoes an extended aging process, typically at least 26 months in a mix of French and American oak barrels, followed by a minimum of three years of bottle aging before it is released. This meticulous approach to maturation is a cornerstone of the wine's development.
