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Bodegas Faustino

Gran Reserva Faustino I Rioja Tempranillo Blend

9.11627 ratings
9.2253 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
Austin Hohnke
9.1

Oldest wine I’ve ever had and an impressive showing at 50 years. Bit brown and leathery but the fruit, acid, and tannin are all still showing. Notes of Nixon and moon landing.

Oldest wine I’ve ever had and an impressive showing at 50 years. Bit brown and leathery but the fruit, acid, and tannin are all still showing. Notes of Nixon and moon landing.

Nov 30th, 2020
ADAM STROMFELD
9.7

Wow this is almost years young. Still all there! Elegant with soft gripping tannins. Dried dates and figs. Great acidity. Thank Jerry!

Wow this is almost years young. Still all there! Elegant with soft gripping tannins. Dried dates and figs. Great acidity. Thank Jerry!

Mar 27th, 2019
Yoon Ha

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

8.9

Still very intact and filled with life. My only gripe are the tannins that are a hair too dry.

Still very intact and filled with life. My only gripe are the tannins that are a hair too dry.

Dec 2nd, 2015
Charlie Abbott

Sommelier Casa Mono

9.4

Wow. Blew my mind, still so much primary character and heftiness still there, while carrying tertiary notes with ease and elegance. Bigger style, not any less iconic

Wow. Blew my mind, still so much primary character and heftiness still there, while carrying tertiary notes with ease and elegance. Bigger style, not any less iconic

Aug 5th, 2015
Miguel de Leon

Service Director/Wine Educator Casa Mono

9.3

Rooty tooty fresh and fruity

Rooty tooty fresh and fruity

Jul 15th, 2014
Jason Gaffner
9.3

Gulptastic. One person thought it was a Rudy wine... 🙄🙄🙄 #newb

Gulptastic. One person thought it was a Rudy wine... 🙄🙄🙄 #newb

Dec 11th, 2017
PS Michaels
8.8

On the far side of the bell curve. Perfectly fine. But no better than that.

On the far side of the bell curve. Perfectly fine. But no better than that.

Sep 22nd, 2016
Kevin McCann
9.6

Spectacular and unique 46 year old Rioja at Benu. Part of a memorable anniversary celebration.

Spectacular and unique 46 year old Rioja at Benu. Part of a memorable anniversary celebration.

May 12th, 2016
Josh Luhn

Luhn Wine Consulting Owner, Luhn Family Wines

9.0

Josh had this 8 years ago

Josh had this 8 years ago

Oct 5th, 2016
Jorge Adame
9.6

Jorge had this 8 years ago

Jorge had this 8 years ago

Aug 21st, 2016