Rioja Alavesa, Spain From mature vines (planted in the mid-1960s) in Faustino?s estate vineyards in Rioja, Spain.
Wine maker notes
Grapes are de-stemmed and undergo fermentation at 86?F. The grapes then goes through a 27-day maceration period with light pumping over, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wines age for 28 months in oak (80% American and 20% French) and spend 36 months aging in the bottle before they are released, for a total ageing of 64 months.
Technical notes
85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano, 5% Mazuelo
Food pairing
Flavorful fish like tuna , red meat, game and medium cured cheeses such as Manchego and emmental.
Producer
Bodegas Faustino is located in Oyon ? ?lava. It enjoys a well-deserved international reputation after more than 150 years of experience in the production and aging of premium wines. The winery has 650 hectares of vineyards in the heart of Rioja Alavesa, between Laguardia and Oyon villages (in the North of Spain). The fourth generation family business, has become a leader in the production and exportation of high quality wines.
ABV:
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Distillery:
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Vintage:
2005
Region:
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Size:
750 ml
Availability:
Currently Out of Stock
Distributed by:
IW
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