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! š·š·š·š·
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! š·š·š·š·
2 people found it helpfulOct 17th, 2021
A very nice bottle to accompany our anniversary steaks. Not as strong/spicy as Iām used to w Rioja, but very drinkable.
A very nice bottle to accompany our anniversary steaks. Not as strong/spicy as Iām used to w Rioja, but very drinkable.
Jul 25th, 2023
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
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
La Rioja, Spain
