Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Faustino I - Gran Reserva - Rioja 1996
Description:
Brilliant, medium to high depth. Cherry red in the centre of the glass with a garnet and tawny rim. Intense and complex to the nose. Aromas of spices and new wood (toasty, leather, vanilla, balsam). Well finished, powerful, enveloping tannic notes in the mouth that develop into an elegant meatiness and just the right acidity to match any dish. Serve between 18°C and 19 °C.Aged 28 months in casks - 80% American oak from West Virginia and 20% French oak from Les Vosges.
Grape Varieties: 85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano, 5% Mazuelo
Size : 75cl
Alcohol Percentage : 13% Vol
Personal Points : 9.5/10
Personal Opinion : We bought this wine at a very reasonable price. Buy 2 and get 3rd free.Therefor it makes this wine very good value for money. Ideal with red meat and heavy meals.
Where to buy : Thresher's
Price : 16.99 or 3 for the price of two
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