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In 1861 Eleuterio Martinez Arzok set out on a journey, selling his Rioja wines direct from the barrel, working from the back of a horse-drawn cart. Thus began Bodegas Faustino, today Spain’s largest producer of Reserva and Gran Reserva Rioja wines. In the late 1950s, Eleuterio’s equally adventurous descendant, Faustino Martinez, launched the Faustino label. Source of over 25% of all Reserva and Gran Reserva Riojas sold abroad, Faustino is a proud custodian of the Rioja’s international reputation for world-class wines. A phenomenal nine million bottles of Reserva and Gran Reserva wines are stored in Faustino’s magnificent cellars.

With 1,625 acres of vineyards, Faustino’s Reserva and Gran Reserva wines are all estate grown and bottled. The vineyards are located in the upper portion of the Rioja Alavesa, at an altitude of 1,200-1,800 feet. Here, the climate is relatively cool thanks to the maritime influence of the Atlantic Ocean to the north, and the vines thrive in the area’s chalky soil.

Production Area
From Faustino estate vineyards in Spain’s Rioja region. These vineyards were planted in the late 1970s.

Grape Varieties
90% Tempranillo; 10% Mazuelo

Vinification
It is aged 1 year in oak casks and is refined in bottle for 2 years prior to its release.

Bouquet
Ripe fruit, clove and cocoa, with leather and cedar notes.

Taste
Medium bodied with well-integrated tannins and a lingering finish.

Alcohol
12.5%

Serving Suggestions
A perfect complement to all types of meats, casseroles and mature, hard cheeses.