Bodegas Faustino

Gran Reserva Faustino I Rioja Tempranillo Blend

9.247 ratings
9.319 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
Top Notes For
Conrad Green

Surprisingly fresh with a really pretty mulberry and black cherry nose. A blackcurrant confit center with hints of oak and a bit of musk. Stop a bit of hidden power but clear and precise. Very good

Surprisingly fresh with a really pretty mulberry and black cherry nose. A blackcurrant confit center with hints of oak and a bit of musk. Stop a bit of hidden power but clear and precise. Very good

May 29th, 2024
Pat Taylor

1970 vintage. As yet, the most mature vintage I’ve had. Surprisingly, this didn’t seem tired at all. Just enough acidity left to balance out the fruit and earthiness. Mostly strawberry and cedar/vanilla on the palate with some peppery notes too. Even better in day 2. Good show! Merry Christmas.

1970 vintage. As yet, the most mature vintage I’ve had. Surprisingly, this didn’t seem tired at all. Just enough acidity left to balance out the fruit and earthiness. Mostly strawberry and cedar/vanilla on the palate with some peppery notes too. Even better in day 2. Good show! Merry Christmas.

1 person found it helpfulDec 26th, 2018
Desmond Echavarrie

Master Sommelier, Senior Wine Advisor Soutirage

9.2

Very vibrant. Not as complex as I'd hoped but very solid. Love 70 Rioja!

Very vibrant. Not as complex as I'd hoped but very solid. Love 70 Rioja!

Jun 7th, 2016
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.4

1970.

1970.

Mar 12th, 2016
Matt Sterr

1970! Still bright on the nose. Awesome, delicate yet flavorful Rioja.

1970! Still bright on the nose. Awesome, delicate yet flavorful Rioja.

Apr 22nd, 2015
Yury Glazkov

Already almost dead like a 80-year old granny expecting to leave at 85... Could easily confuse with a dying Piedmonte (both Barolo or Barbaresco) of the same age

Already almost dead like a 80-year old granny expecting to leave at 85... Could easily confuse with a dying Piedmonte (both Barolo or Barbaresco) of the same age

Sep 14th, 2017
Rafael E. Garcia

Sommelier, L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon Las Vegas

8.7

Rafael E. had this 9 years ago

Rafael E. had this 9 years ago

Dec 2nd, 2015
Bruce Baldinger

Bruce had this a year ago

Bruce had this a year ago

Aug 24th, 2023
Bruce Baldinger

Bruce had this a year ago

Bruce had this a year ago

Jul 13th, 2023
nicholas lavoie

nicholas had this 7 years ago

nicholas had this 7 years ago

Dec 4th, 2017