Bodegas Faustino

Gran Reserva Faustino I Rioja Tempranillo Blend

9.018 ratings
9.13 pro ratings
La Rioja, Spain
Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo
Top Notes For
Daniel P. Drake

At our gathering again last night we opened this 2009 Faustino I Rioja Gran Reserva. A blend of 92% Tempranillo and 8% Graciano.

On the nose there was blackberries, black cherries, black olives, spice, tomato and earth.

On the palate the was blackberry, black cherry, black plum, tobacco, chocolate, vanilla, oak, spice and loads of earthiness.

This wine is full bodied with medium to medium + acidity and medium + mouthcoating grippy tannins that gives a long dark fruit earthy finish. It was so nice to spend time with close friends and enjoy some fine Tempranillo. Stay safe and healthy in the week ahead and we will see you again next weekend. Nostrovia! šŸ·šŸ·šŸ·šŸ·

At our gathering again last night we opened this 2009 Faustino I Rioja Gran Reserva. A blend of 92% Tempranillo and 8% Graciano.

On the nose there was blackberries, black cherries, black olives, spice, tomato and earth.

On the palate the was blackberry, black cherry, black plum, tobacco, chocolate, vanilla, oak, spice and loads of earthiness.

This wine is full bodied with medium to medium + acidity and medium + mouthcoating grippy tannins that gives a long dark fruit earthy finish. It was so nice to spend time with close friends and enjoy some fine Tempranillo. Stay safe and healthy in the week ahead and we will see you again next weekend. Nostrovia! šŸ·šŸ·šŸ·šŸ·

2 people found it helpfulOct 17th, 2021
Craig Marino

A very nice bottle to accompany our anniversary steaks. Not as strong/spicy as Iā€™m used to w Rioja, but very drinkable.

A very nice bottle to accompany our anniversary steaks. Not as strong/spicy as Iā€™m used to w Rioja, but very drinkable.

Jul 25th, 2023
Brian Haahr-Nielsen

Fantastic supermarked Wine. Got it for under 100DKK and that is a super price. 13 years old and extremely tasty. Great fruit all the way followed with spices like fresh peber as well as smoke. It will always land in my basket when I see it to the right price.

Fantastic supermarked Wine. Got it for under 100DKK and that is a super price. 13 years old and extremely tasty. Great fruit all the way followed with spices like fresh peber as well as smoke. It will always land in my basket when I see it to the right price.

Feb 11th, 2022
Sagee Aran

Medium to full body. It shows its finess after an hour. Smooth tannins, balance acidity with notes of spiced fruits, and hints of violets. Earth and tobacco notes are very mild. Enjoyable.

Medium to full body. It shows its finess after an hour. Smooth tannins, balance acidity with notes of spiced fruits, and hints of violets. Earth and tobacco notes are very mild. Enjoyable.

Dec 18th, 2021
Bonnie Colombo

Well aged; smooth.

Well aged; smooth.

May 20th, 2021
Gary Britton

Hints of Black cherry and light spice. Very nice taste and smooth.

Hints of Black cherry and light spice. Very nice taste and smooth.

Jun 13th, 2020
Gadi Karpel

Gadi had this 3 years ago

Gadi had this 3 years ago

Dec 5th, 2020
Wissam Nasr

Wissam had this 6 months ago

Wissam had this 6 months ago

Sep 4th, 2023
Paul Stoffel

Paul had this 2 years ago

Paul had this 2 years ago

Nov 6th, 2021
StƩphanie Aubut-Strebel

StƩphanie had this 3 years ago

StƩphanie had this 3 years ago

May 24th, 2021