The Gran Faustino I Gran Reserva Rioja 2004, with an alcohol content of 13.5% vol., comes in a 0.75-litre bottle with a gift box and is an exceptional vintage wine from Bodegas Faustino, one of the most traditional and renowned producers in Rioja. This outstanding Gran Reserva comes from the excellent 2004 vintage – one of the finest Rioja vintages of recent decades, characterised by optimal climatic conditions and perfectly ripened grapes. The cuvée is predominantly based on Tempranillo, complemented by classic Rioja varieties such as Graciano and Mazuelo, which lend structure, depth and aromatic complexity.

The long, traditional vinification process involves many years of ageing in American and French oak barrels, followed by an equally extended period of bottle ageing. This combination makes the Gran Faustino I 2004 an exceptionally elegant, mature and multi-layered wine with impressive ageing potential. Ageing brings out complex tertiary aromas, subtle spice, silky tannins and a perfectly balanced interplay of fruit, oak and mature structure. The wine is regarded as one of Spain’s great classics and impressively demonstrates just how timeless and refined a Gran Reserva can be – a meisterwerk of the Rioja tradition.

Awards:

- European Winery of the Year 2025

Tasting Note

In the glass, the Gran Faustino I 2004 displays a mature ruby red colour with garnet-red highlights. On the nose, complex aromas of dried fruit, plums and ripe dark berries unfold, accompanied by vanilla, tobacco, leather, spices and subtle toasted notes. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, wonderfully structured and silky, with ripe, perfectly integrated tannins. The interplay of flavours displays depth and elegance – fruit, oak, tertiary notes and a subtle herbal spice harmonise precisely with one another. The finish is complex, refined and long-lasting, with a spicy, mature aftertaste.

The Gran Faustino I Gran Reserva Rioja 2004 is ideally suited to fine meat dishes such as braised beef, saddle of lamb, venison fillet, oxtail ragout or duck breast. It also pairs perfectly with mature Manchego, tapas featuring Iberian ham, truffle dishes or risotto with mushrooms. Its elegant maturity also makes it the perfect wine for festive occasions, special evenings or moments when a mature Rioja can show off its full class. Served at 16–18 °C, it unfolds its full spectrum of aromas and reveals itself as a great, timeless classic with long-lasting depth and nobility.

Distributor/Importer:

Distributor/Importer: Bodegas Faustino, S.L., Familia Martínez Zabala, Ctra. Logroño s/n, 01320 Oyón, Álava, Spain, info@familiamartinezzabala.es

Allergens:

• O (= Schwefeldioxid und Sulfite)

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