Faustino I Gran Reserva 2010 [Red]
Producer: Bodegas Faustino
Region: DOC Rioja

A typical Rioja blend: mostly tempranillo with a dose of graciano & mazuelo, nurtured in Franch and American oak barrels for 24 months.

Shows very good color, still a nice dark cherry red. Clean & fresh with plums & berries, spice (cinnamon/tabacco/chocolate).
Smooth silky tannins, some old wood flavors, fruit & oak in balance. Finish seemed a bit short at first, but improved dramatically with a bit of air. A very good bottle of wine.

A well made wine from the classy 2010 vintage. Should cellar well for a few years to come.

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1 July 2022