Faustino V Reserva Rioja Spanish Red Wine, Tinto, 6 x 75 cl, 13.5% ABV: Oak-Aged Elegance Meets World-Renowned Mastery – A Taste of Spain's Rich Wine Heritage in Every Bottle

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Rioja is steeped in centuries of tradition, from the grape varieties it is produced from, to the tightly controlled regions and indeed methods of production and ageing, and Faustino is part of that tradition. Respecting the rules, yet bringing modern thinking to the process, Faustino built an impressive new winery at the Faustino headquarters in 1968, to be followed in 1970, by an even more modern (for those days) winery at Bodegas Campillo (one the Faustino owned vineyards); further wineries were subsequently built and added to the portfolio as the business and the brand expanded. The Faustino bottle, with its dark, frosted glass, and old fashioned, highly traditional label, is one of the most instantly recognised Spanish wines in the UK. It is also one of the top 3 Spanish brands in the UK. Faustino Rosado – there are 2 blends here, the lighter, fresher Faustino Rosado VII, and the fuller, ripely flavoured Faustino Rosado V. These wines are made from the Tempranillo grape, with a little Garnacha in the Faustino VII. Faustino Rosado – a great food wine, serve chilled with all manner of spicy tapas, chorizo, prawns, squid, tortilla and also non – Spanish food, such as seared tuna, and chilli spiced white meat dishes. In 1930, Faustino Martinez Perez de Alberiz took over the business, and started to transform it into a company that bottled its own wines, and took pride in its heritage. He named the wines after various of the vineyards.

As well as the Rioja classics Faustino now also produces some more modern styles of wine, and wines from different regions.

Faustino V Red Reserva

Faustino Rioja - all the reds in the range are great food wines, but balance the intensity of the wine, with the intensity of the food. So Faustino VII, with its simple, fruity style, would be great with good, meaty burgers, meatballs, chorizo spiced rice dishes, and cheesy pasta.

Faustino VII – a soft, approachable Rioja, made in the traditional manner, but embracing new techniques. Aged in oak for 10 months, it’s full of ripe strawberry and vanilla character, and is a great introduction to the Faustino style. Spanish wines have always been designed to go with food, and Faustino, with all its traditions and heritage, stay true to this.Faustino V Reserva – an older wine, benefitting from 16 months in oak barrels, and 2 years bottle ageing; elegant, silky, and ripe, full flavoured and lingering. The Faustino V Reserva makes for an elegant match with roast lamb, lamb chops, game, and seared steak, whilst the Gran Reserva Faustino I demands more illustrious fare, such as braised beef, slow roasted lamb with garlic and rosemary, mature cheeses, and rich game stews. Tasting Notes - Clean and bright with cherry-red tones. The nose is complex and intense with sweet notes of vanilla and cocoa, along with matured fruit character and a touch of cedar and spice. Pleasant on the palate and well structured with good tannin.

In the mid 1800s, Eleuterio Martinez Arzok took his first steps toward establishing himself as a producer and merchant of wines from the Rioja region of Spain. He started out by selling his wines in the Rioja and Basque regions, direct from the barrel. Much has changed since then and the winery he founded has since become known as one of the premier fine wine producers of the Rioja region. Vinification Details - Matured for extra smoothness, this silky and elegant Faustino wine is aged for 18 months in American oak barrels to give great length and finish to the wine. Whilst not in the top 50 unique brands in the UK, Faustino has stayed the test of time, and is still hugely popular, with a very loyal following. In a market almost completely dominated by New World brands, Spanish brands have struggled, with only Campo Viejo and Torres making it into the ‘top 50 wine brands in the UK’ list, but in terms of recognition, and loyalty, off a smaller base, Faustino is up there also, with its traditional and now also modern styles of Rioja, which appeal so much to the British wine drinkers. Faustino V Rioja Blanco (barrel fermented) – a white Rioja, made entirely from the Viura grape – barrel fermented, it has a rich, bone dry, yet intense character, with a lemon and coconut edge, and a rich, creamy style. Regional Information - Faustino vineyards are in the heart of the Rioja Alavesa region, between the towns of Laguardia and Oyón. The excellent qualities of the clayey-calcareous soil in these winegrowing areas, together with an ideal microclimate, afford the grape varieties that grow on the vineyards - Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo and Viura - unbeatable added distinguish quality value.Bodegas Faustino was founded in 1861, when Eleuterio Martinez Arzok decided to follow his dreams, and bought a palace and vineyards in the region of Rioja, where he first established a wine company. At that time the wines were produced in bulk and sold locally. Faustino I Gran Reserva – the flagship of the range, and a very mature, traditional style, with rich, complex and lingering character. In the late 1950s, his similarly adventurous descendant, Julio Faustino Martinez, launched the family-owned label in both national and international markets. Today, Bodegas Faustino is Rioja's largest exporter of Gran Reserva wines. The winner of numerous awards and gold medals in international competitions and tastings, Bodegas Faustino is a proud custodian of the Rioja region's growing international reputation as a source of truly world-class fine wines. Faustino Cava – Faustino also produce a range of Cavas, from their vineyards and winery in Catalonia. The range includes a brut, an extra dry, a demi-sec and also a Rose. Faustino Blanco VII – a fresh, zesty, young white, from the Viura, produced in stainless steel to maintain, its vibrant, citrussy edge.