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Faustino I Gran Reserva DOCa Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012

Rioja
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HK$228   each
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Tempranillo, Graciano and Mazuelo, the three classic Rioja grape varieties. Graciano provides a very lively color and high acidity; Mazuelo flavour and abundant tannin, both together with Tempranillo are the perfect coupage for long ageing wines. True to Rioja, true to its origins.

Cherry red developing to an intense ruby color. Intense and complex. Well integrated sweet and warm hints with ripe fruit, notes of vanilla and sensations of cinnamon, blond tobacco and cocoa.

Elegant in the mouth, structured and with good acidity. The finish is sweet and surprising for a Rioja Gran Reserva. There is an aftertaste of the blend of very ripe fruit, vanilla and roasted notes.

Critic awards

Spiced plums, red cherries and some dried meat on the nose, following through to a medium to full body that’s charged with firm, comfortably chewy tannins and juicy, savory plums and berries. Very poised, restrained and soft-spoken in style, showing a traditional sensibility. Tempranillo, graciano and mazuelo. Drink or hold.

— 94 points, James Suckling

Style ,classic, smoky, jammy. Colour ,cherry, garnet rim. Aroma ,ripe fruit, spicy, neat. Flavour ,flavourful, balanced, ripe fruit, easy to drink. Style ,full of life, not representative. Colour ,dark-red cherry, garnet rim. Aroma ,tobacco, sweet spices, red berry notes, black fruit, dried herbs. Flavour ,spicy, round tannins, balanced.

— 92 points, Guia Penin

Region and Grapes

Region: Rioja
Grapes: 86% Tempranillo, 9% Graciano, 5% Mazuelo
ABV: 13.5%

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