Bodegas Faustino
Faustino V Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend
La Rioja, Spain
Popped and poured; consumed over two days. Really delightful throughout but the most expressive on Day 2. The wine pours a deep ruby color with medium viscosity and no signs of sediment. On the nose, medium intensity with bright, fresh black and red cherries, potpourri, blood orange and spices. On the palate, confirm the fresh cherries, raspberries, fresh dill, dry earth, minerals, and spices. Medium body. Medium tannin. Medium+ acid. The finish lasts for well over a minute and its immensely satisfying. Great on its own and fabulous with food too. A contender for value of the year at sub-$14 USD.
Popped and poured; consumed over two days. Really delightful throughout but the most expressive on Day 2. The wine pours a deep ruby color with medium viscosity and no signs of sediment. On the nose, medium intensity with bright, fresh black and red cherries, potpourri, blood orange and spices. On the palate, confirm the fresh cherries, raspberries, fresh dill, dry earth, minerals, and spices. Medium body. Medium tannin. Medium+ acid. The finish lasts for well over a minute and its immensely satisfying. Great on its own and fabulous with food too. A contender for value of the year at sub-$14 USD.
Sep 20th, 2021This was a delicious Rioja. Not sure if it's super traditional, but beautiful nonetheless.
This was a delicious Rioja. Not sure if it's super traditional, but beautiful nonetheless.
Mar 9th, 2018
If you possess this wine, pull the cork 6 hours prior and leave it alone. It will reward you. Don't decant. Trust me.
If you possess this wine, pull the cork 6 hours prior and leave it alone. It will reward you. Don't decant. Trust me.
5 people found it helpfulJul 27th, 2014
375ml. Initially, immediately after opening, this wine displayed aromas of Inquisition dungeon, shower curtain, and despair. However, after 2 hours, that all blew off and other, pleasant aromas of tree bark, coffee, cinnamon, herbs, and pepper, over still fairly lively primary fruit such as red currant, with stewed plum and fig, and bacon. If you can get this vintage in 750ml or larger format, you will be happy. This wine continues to evolve well in the glass so that's it.
375ml. Initially, immediately after opening, this wine displayed aromas of Inquisition dungeon, shower curtain, and despair. However, after 2 hours, that all blew off and other, pleasant aromas of tree bark, coffee, cinnamon, herbs, and pepper, over still fairly lively primary fruit such as red currant, with stewed plum and fig, and bacon. If you can get this vintage in 750ml or larger format, you will be happy. This wine continues to evolve well in the glass so that's it.
2 people found it helpfulAug 28th, 2016
Toasty vanilla, cedar, dried cherries. Fruit and acidity still holding up nicely.
Toasty vanilla, cedar, dried cherries. Fruit and acidity still holding up nicely.
2 people found it helpfulAug 12th, 2016Intense both on the nose and the tongue. Deep flavours enrich your senses. Suited with rich foods or just to share. A number one!!!
Intense both on the nose and the tongue. Deep flavours enrich your senses. Suited with rich foods or just to share. A number one!!!
2 people found it helpfulAug 18th, 2014
Good classic rioja, strawberry tobacco and mud with american oak. Elegant, lightweight and suave on palate, lots of flavor for size and price. Just a bit more oak than ideal for me. Still, excellent!
Good classic rioja, strawberry tobacco and mud with american oak. Elegant, lightweight and suave on palate, lots of flavor for size and price. Just a bit more oak than ideal for me. Still, excellent!
2 people found it helpfulJul 15th, 2014
Remarkable Rioja at an affordable price! Let it decant for an hour and you will be rewarded with a dark fruit forward, balanced oak and the right touch of smokiness....to compliment our seared Tuna filets. Rioja, so hot right now.
Remarkable Rioja at an affordable price! Let it decant for an hour and you will be rewarded with a dark fruit forward, balanced oak and the right touch of smokiness....to compliment our seared Tuna filets. Rioja, so hot right now.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 24th, 2019Faustino's Rioja Reserva V 2006 imparts little fruit. Expect notes of leather, sun-baked roof tile, grilled meat and tomato paste. Medium-bodied, this old-school Tempranillo offers moderate acidity and low-to-moderate, but fine tannins. The profile of the nose echoes that of the palate, and it paired reasonably well with grilled steak fajitas. 12.5% ABV
Faustino's Rioja Reserva V 2006 imparts little fruit. Expect notes of leather, sun-baked roof tile, grilled meat and tomato paste. Medium-bodied, this old-school Tempranillo offers moderate acidity and low-to-moderate, but fine tannins. The profile of the nose echoes that of the palate, and it paired reasonably well with grilled steak fajitas. 12.5% ABV
1 person found it helpfulMay 8th, 2016A little dryness, great nose. Blackberry. Leather. Sophisticated.
A little dryness, great nose. Blackberry. Leather. Sophisticated.
1 person found it helpfulNov 8th, 2015