Bodegas Faustino I Gran Reserva 2011 new zealand

Bodegas Faustino I Gran Reserva 2011 new zealandWinery Background and History Bodegas Faustino, established in 1861, is a renowned winery located in Oyn, within Spains Rioja Alavesa region. Over its extensive history, spanning more than 160 years, the winery has become synonymous with high quality Rioja wines, particularly its Gran Reserva offerings. The Faustino I Gran Reserva is especially notable, featuring an iconic label adorned with a Rembrandt portrait, a design choice that has become

This approach ensures that the wine remains crisp and vibrant

• Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2024: Gold Medal (2022 vintage)

and a long finish

The vintage resulted in bright

• Nose: Aromas of ripe apples

For the 2008 vintage

This vintage offers a notable complexity while maintaining a purity that reflects its origins

it will develop deeper notes of honey

Aged hard cheeses (such as a 36-month Parmigiano-Reggiano or Comté) and thin slices of Iberico or Parma ham work wonderfully

The vineyard spans 39 hectares

The wine is equally supple and dense

often referred to as Pichon Lalande