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Faustino I Rioja Gran Reserva 2011
Red wine
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750 ml
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Spain
Vallée de l'Ebre
Detailed info
Detailed info
What a great opportunity to discover the region’s wines already showing a few years of aging! With over 10 years of aging already, this wine unveils notes of undergrowth and dried fruit. A must for game dishes with wild mushrooms.
- Country Spain
- Region Vallée de l'Ebre
- Designation of origin Rioja Alavesa
- Regulated Designation Denominación de origen calificada (DOCa)
- Classification Gran reserva
- Grape varieties Tempranillo 86 %, Graciano 9 %, Mazuelo 5 %
- Degree of alcohol 13.9 %
- Sugar content 2.2 g/L
- Color Red
- Size 750 ml
- Producer Bodegas Faustino
- Promoting agent Sélect Vins Ltée
- SAQ code 10483026
- UPC code 07410435512956
Tasting
Tasting
- Vintage tasted 2010
- Aromas blackberry, caramel, dried fruit, oak, prune, sweet spices
- Acidity present
- Sweetness dry
- Body medium-bodied
- Mouthfeel generous
- Wood dominant
- Serving temperature From 16°C to 18°C
Pairings
Suggested pairings
Discover our selection of dishes that will go perfectly with this product.
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Grilled entrecôte with herbed butterPreparation 10 minutesCooking time 6 to 8 minutes -
Gnocchi with mushroom and red wine sauce, garnished with ParmesanPreparation 25 minutesCooking time 40 minutes -
Ravioli with braised beef, port, walnuts and blue cheesePreparation 45 minutesCooking time 3 hours
Top pick
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Thetford Mines
January 31, 2023
(Automatically translated) Amazing Spanish wine hard to beat for the price. The blend of the 3 grape varieties, tempranillo, graciano and mazuelo is simply wow! I strongly recommend it with red meat.
Québec - Boul. Charest Ouest
December 7, 2022
(Automatically translated) The tannins of this wine are melted and the aromas are reminiscent of candied fruit.
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