Faustino I Gran Reserva 2004, Doca Rioja
Critic Reviews (6)
Extreme dusty, sour and bright red cherry jumps, no leaps from the 12 year-old bottle as if the wine were...
Faustino's Gran Reservas have a remarkable capacity to age. Here at 13 years, the freshness of the fruit is really...
A savory and surprisingly youthful 12-year old Gran Reserva with charm and traditional feel. Tannins have softened...
A nicely mature, though modestly complex 2004 Gran Reserva all in all, with a decent range of dried red fruit...
This has lots of vitality and acidity for a 12 year old wine, but I wanted more depth and elegance for a gran...
An "old" rioja, stripped to the character that is to say, hardly spicy, with relatively high acidity, without much...
Community Reviews (2)
Medium+ intensity nose with earth, umami, dried fruits, and floral aromatics. Tannins are resolved, offering a smooth mouthfeel and nice aroma replays on the palate. Acids are still quite good for a 12-year-old wine. Finishes long. Tasted Sept/2016.
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