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Bodegas Faustino

Gran Reserva Faustino I Rioja Tempranillo Blend

9.337 ratings
9.215 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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Top Notes For
Chris McClellan
9.3

Stunning, earth, balsamic, stones, tannins so smooth and refined, acid perfect.....just amazing.... paired with nice steak...

Stunning, earth, balsamic, stones, tannins so smooth and refined, acid perfect.....just amazing.... paired with nice steak...

Apr 10th, 2018
Aaron Means
9.6

Absolutely delicious. Could easily last another 15-20 years the fruit was so vibrant and youthful. Cedar and crunchy red fruits in their youth, this was developing tobacco, earth, and hints of darker plum and leather flavors at this age. Very complex and regretfully poundable.

Absolutely delicious. Could easily last another 15-20 years the fruit was so vibrant and youthful. Cedar and crunchy red fruits in their youth, this was developing tobacco, earth, and hints of darker plum and leather flavors at this age. Very complex and regretfully poundable.

Oct 4th, 2017
Nick Davis
9.5

Baller.

Baller.

May 3rd, 2017
Jake Hajer
9.1

1964- tastes like it could go another 15. Orange rind, dry ripe cherry, baked grapefruit. Stunningly integrated.

1964- tastes like it could go another 15. Orange rind, dry ripe cherry, baked grapefruit. Stunningly integrated.

Oct 5th, 2016
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.2

1964.

1964.

Mar 12th, 2016
Patti Robison

Sommelier Balena

9.2

Rioja's Burgundy...

Rioja's Burgundy...

Mar 31st, 2015
Alison Prager
9.5

Pristine, great finish and very fresh. Happy anniversary to my dear friends

Pristine, great finish and very fresh. Happy anniversary to my dear friends

Dec 26th, 2014
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

8.0

Initially harsh tannins and mono dimensional and with air improves and becomes more accessible. 87

Initially harsh tannins and mono dimensional and with air improves and becomes more accessible. 87

Jun 4th, 2014
MJ Keenan
9.3

Surprisingly a survivor. Todd picked this up for my birthday. Birth year 64. Assumed it would be crap. Solid. A little tired, but very drinkable.

Surprisingly a survivor. Todd picked this up for my birthday. Birth year 64. Assumed it would be crap. Solid. A little tired, but very drinkable.

May 12th, 2014
Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

9.0

Oloroso color. Woodsy compote- still sweet, but going volatile and not finishing with the strength of the rest.

Oloroso color. Woodsy compote- still sweet, but going volatile and not finishing with the strength of the rest.

Nov 7th, 2013