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Faustino V Reserve
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Faustino V Reserve
The Faustino V Reserva shows what Rioja has stood for for decades: structured fruit, oak with moderation, and a finish that doesn't let go immediately.
The Faustino winery is one of the most well-known addresses in Rioja Alta. Family-owned since the 1860s, it has helped shape the region's Reserva style – long wood aging, followed by further bottle storage before the wine goes on sale. For the Faustino V, this is a total of 18 months in oak barrels.
In the glass, a Tempranillo Reserva shows with pickled cherry and ripe blackberries, underscored by subtle roasted notes and a hint of vanilla from the oak. The acidity remains lively, carries the fruit, and prevents the wine from appearing heavy. Tannins are present but well-integrated – the result of controlled barrel aging.
Serving recommendation: Best served at 16–18 °C. Pairs well with leg of lamb with rosemary, grilled Ibérico pork, or a mature Manchego.
Grape variety
Tempranillo, Mazuelo
Taste
Dry?
Alcohol
13,5 % Vol.
Serving temp.
18–20 °C
Volume
0,75 l
Pairs with
Lamb, Grilled food, Braised food
Serving temperature?
18–20 °C
Aging?
Wood, 18 months?
Closure type
Natural cork?
Bottle shape
Burgundy
Bottle size
0,75 l
Nutritional values per 100 ml
Energy
364 kJ / 87 kcal
Fat
0 g
Fat, of which saturates
0 g
Carbohydrates
0.2 g
Carbohydrates, of which sugars
0.2 g
Protein
0 g
Salt
0 g
Legal & trade information
Allergens
Sulfites
Producer
Faustino
Distributor
Bodegas Faustino
Bodegas Faustino
Carretera Logroño-pamplona (N-111), S/N
01320
Oyón - Álava
Spanien
SKU
VJ0796-2019
Reviews
5.0
powerful
Harmonious red wine full of character
Outstanding wine. Problem-free processing
Outstanding wine. Problem-free processing
We are satisfied with the delivery and
We are satisfied with the delivery and assume that the wine tastes delicious
Everything worked out great. Very good drop.
Everything worked out great. Very good drop.
Quick answers
What does the Faustino V Reserva taste like?
A dry Tempranillo with notes of pickled cherry, ripe blackberries, and subtle roasted aromas. The vanilla from 18 months in oak barrels is noticeable but restrained — the fruit remains in the foreground, and the tannins are softly integrated.
What does the Faustino V Reserva pair best with?
Classically with leg of lamb with rosemary or grilled Ibérico pork. It is also a safe choice with braised veal or game. If you prefer something simpler: an aged Manchego works just as well.
At what temperature should I serve it?
Ideally at 18–20 °C — which is slightly cooler than room temperature. This allows the fruit and oak structure to come into their own without the wine appearing flat or alcohol-heavy.
Is this a heavy, tannin-rich red wine?
Not really. The tannins are well-integrated due to the barrel aging, and the acidity keeps the wine lively. It has structure, but no weight — it is not a wine that overwhelms the palate.
How should I store the bottle?
Lying down at a constant cool temperature, in the dark, and without strong temperature fluctuations. The cork needs moisture — if stored upright, it will dry out and the wine will oxidize faster.
The Bodega
Bodegas Faustino is one of the great names of the Rioja – founded in 1861 in Oyón, managed today in the fourth generation, and long since a global brand. The winery stands for patience and continuity: wines only come onto the market when they have reached their perfect maturity.
On around 650 hectares in the Rioja Alavesa, on calcareous soil and in the cool Atlantic climate, Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo, and Viura grow. The Faustino I Gran Reserva is considered the best-selling Gran Reserva in the world – and its unmistakable label with Rembrandt's portrait of the merchant Nicolaes van Bambeeck has become a symbol for Rioja's excellence.
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