Faustino V Reserva Rioja 2017 14% Vol. 0,75l

Faustino V Reserva is a wine from La Rioja produced by Bodegas Faustino, owned by the Faustino Group. In this blend there is Tempranillo (90%), to which Mazuelo (10%) is added.

Having completed the harvest, the grapes ferment alcoholically for about 10 days at a temperature of less than 29º.

Faustino V Reserva subsequently begins a process of maceration with its own skins for about 20 days. Faustino V Reserva finally ages for 16 months in American white oak barrels from Missouri.

Before arriving on the market, it rests for another 24 months in bottle.

Tasting notes: 

Clean, bright, cherry red developing to maroon. On the nose, very intense. Well integrated aromas, sweet barrels and fruits hints. Pleasant entrance on the palate, elegant structure and balance as a whole. Medium - long finish. 

Any kind of meat. It matches with grilled or fried potatoes, mushrooms or ham. Some tasty or oily fish such as tuna, cod. Medium-aged cheese and berry dessert. Rice and all kind of pasta.

Grape varieties: 92% Tempranillo, 8% Mazuela
Aging: Minimum 24 months in American oak barrels.
Serving temperature: 18°C.
Closure: Cork.

Awards:

• 93 points, James Suckling, vintage 2017. Tasting 2.022
• GOLD Berlin Wine Trophy 2017
• SILVER Mundus Vini 2016 in Germany
• SILVER Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2015 in Hong Kong
• GOLD Bacchus Awards 2015 in Spain