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Grupo Faustino is Spain's leading producer of fine wines from Rioja and one of the most celebrated names in modern Spanish winemaking. Founded 150 years ago in Rioja Alavesa by Eleuterio Martinez Arzok, Grupo Faustino has excelled in balancing tradition and modernity over the past decades. The winery received worldwide acclaim in the 1950s when descendant Julio Faustino Martinez launched the family-owned label in both national and international markets. Today, the estate is led by Don Julio Martinez along with his children.
With 1,625 acres of vineyards, Faustino's Reserva and Gran Reserva wines are all estate grown and bottled. The vineyards are located in the upper portion of the Rioja Alavesa, at an altitude of 1,200-1,800 feet. Here, the climate is relatively cool thanks to the maritime influence of the Atlantic Ocean to the north, and the vines thrive in the area's chalky soil.
Wine Maker Notes
Grapes were harvested in late September and early October. They were de-stemmed and underwent temperature-controlled fermentation, then maceration with light pumping over, followed by malolactic fermentation.
WINE
This wine is made up of 70% Tempranillo, 15% Graciano, Mazuelo 15%. The wine is preparation by a stay for 16 months in cement tanks where just completed malolactic fermentation and stabilize. Mature between 24 and 30 months in 225 liter barrels (90% American oak, 10% French and Yugoslav) with a mean age of 15-16 years. Bottled especially frosted glass container. A minimum of 36 months of aging in bottle in the drafts of the winery before being marketed.The colour is emerge from brownish ruby color, medium-low, shiny coat, orange and reddish reflections, broad rim. Nose high classicism, medium intensity, clean and with a significant burden of tertiary. Block notes predominate mane wet hair, tanned leather, and increasingly present background of very ripe red fruits. Allow the wine to breathe. Peek spicy aromas (starry anise, bay leaf powder, clove, smoked peppers) with nuances of joinery, cedar, snuff, pipe vanilla.The palate is very soft and light. Hints of fruit appear in liquor and creamy vanilla soft. Fantastic with stewed meats and roasts best served at a temperature between 18 and 19 degrees celcius. An intense and complex wine.
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