The Faustino I Gran Reserva 2016, with an alcohol content of 14 per cent by volume in a 0.75-litre bottle, is one of Spain’s best-known and most highly regarded Rioja Gran Reservas and comes from the long-established Bodegas Faustino in La Rioja. This long-aged wine, made predominantly from Tempranillo and complemented by classic Rioja varieties such as Graciano and Mazuelo, reflects the elegance, depth and aromatic complexity for which the winery is internationally renowned.

The wine was aged for many years in American and French oak barrels before undergoing further refinement in the bottle. This results in a characterful Gran Reserva with a fine balance between secondary and tertiary aromas, refined oak notes and a structured, mature body. The combination of extended barrel ageing, precise vinification and careful selection gives the Faustino I Gran Reserva 2016 its unmistakable style. It is an expression of classic Rioja craftsmanship, powerful yet elegant, with great ageing potential and a long-lasting, harmonious profile.

Awards:

- European Winery of the Year 2025

- GOLD at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2025

- GOLD at the International Wine Challenge 2025

- GOLD at the Bacchus Awards

- 91 points from Wine Spectator 2021

- 94 points at the James Suckling Tasting 2020

- GREAT GOLD at the Berliner Wein Trophy Summer Edition 2020

- Best Spanish red wine, Decanter Magazine 2019

Tasting Note

In the glass, it displays a deep ruby red colour with garnet-red highlights. On the nose, notes of ripe dark berries, dried fruit and delicate toasted aromas unfold, accompanied by vanilla, tobacco, spices and a hint of leather. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, structured and velvety, supported by well-integrated tannins and balanced acidity. The complex bouquet of berry fruit, woody nuances and spicy accents carries through to the finish. The finish is elegant, rounded and long-lasting with a subtle, mature spiciness.

The Faustino I Gran Reserva 2016 pairs superbly with grilled or braised beef, leg of lamb, game dishes, braised vegetables or mushroom ragout. It also pairs well with Iberian ham, mature Manchego, pasta with dark sauces, stews and Mediterranean herb-based dishes. Served at 16–18 °C, this Gran Reserva reveals its full depth, elegance and lingering Rioja character – a wine for special occasions and for connoisseurs of great, mature red wines.

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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