Faustino I Gran Reserva, lives 26 months in barrels, 80% in new American oak barrels from West Virginia and 20% in French oak barrels from Los Vosgos
The Faustino was born in the 1960s, and the first bottle of Faustino I Gran Reserva Harvest 1964, went on the market in 1968.
Why Faustino? A tribute from the third generation, to its founding father, whose name was Faustino, and became the face of Faustino wine, bringing about a revolution in the world of wine, and today, almost 60 years later, it continues to be one of the most famous names in the world of wines, and a true icon.
A winemaker born in a small Rioja village, linked to the world of wine for two generations and with a career of more than 35 years in the winery; he has made Faustino I our best ambassador all over the world with time, wood, care and wisdom, keeping on and improving the legacy of his predecessor.
Technical Details
| Brand | FAUSTINO |
| Size | 75 CL |
| Format | Glass |
| Region Produced in | Oyón - Álava |
| Type | Great Reserve |
| Cask | American white oak casks, French Oak |
| Made with | Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo |
| Alcohol Content | 13.5% |
| Reserve | 26 months |
Tasting Notes | Colour: Intense, bright ruby red.
Bouquet: Aromatic, delicate yet intense with glycerine notes.
Taste: Mellow, velvety and smooth. |
| Awards | Faustino I Gran Reserva 75 Aniversario 2005 - Medalla de Oro en los Premios Bacchus |
| Package | Bottle |
| Product Dimensions | 29 x 8 x 8 cm |
| Volumetric Weight | 1.80 |
| Storage Instructions | Storage away from direct light in a cool and dry place |
| EAN | 8410441512956 |
| Manufacturer | Bodegas Faustino |
| 1 Liter Proportion EUR | 25,26 |
| Country | Spain |
| Pairings | Red meats |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Grape varieties | Carignan, Graciano, Tempranillo |
| Region of origin | La Rioja |
| Since | Tuesday 25 May, 2004 |
