COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Tempranillo, Mazuelo
PRODUCER
Bodegas Faustino
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Faustino V Reserva 2017 is a distinguished red wine from Bodegas Faustino, a historic family winery in Rioja, Spain. Produced in the Rioja Alavesa sub-region, it is primarily made from Tempranillo grapes. The 2017 vintage was marked by challenging weather, including frost and drought, leading to a high-quality, low-yield harvest. This wine is notable for its extended aging period of 24 months in new American oak barrels, exceeding the DOCa Rioja requirements for a Reserva. Bodegas Faustino, established in 1861, is a significant producer in the region, known for its commitment to quality and its iconic bottle design.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
NO
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
17-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 2017 harvest was the earliest in Rioja's recorded history, starting in August.
Fact 02
Faustino owns 1,600 acres of vineyards, ensuring self-sufficiency for its premium wines.
Fact 03
The wine spends 24 months in new American oak, double the legal minimum for a Reserva.
Fact 04
Faustino is the largest exporter of Gran Reserva wines from Rioja.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Faustino V Reserva 2017 is produced from grapes grown in the Rioja Alavesa sub-region. After harvest, fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures, followed by a 20-day maceration period. The wine then undergoes an extensive 24-month aging process in new American oak barrels, which is double the minimum requirement for a Reserva. Following barrel aging, the wine is aged for at least 12 months in the bottle before it is released for sale. Malolactic fermentation is also completed as part of the process.
