Faustino Rioja Gran Reserva I 2004 Bottle:12 Ripe tropical fruit aromas of

Ripe tropical fruit aromas of banana and passion fruit appear on the nose

Warm spices of cinnamon & nutmeg with rich vanilla

Pairings: excellent with all the traditional Italian dishes

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Faustino Rioja Gran Reserva I 2004 Bottle:12 Ripe tropical fruit aromas of95 points, James Suckling An extremely well aged and understated Rioja, showing discreet complexity with plums, oranges, leather, dusty red berries and minerals. Juicy and bright on the palate with a zesty nature to the berry and orange citrus. Silky, taut tannins and a long yet elegant finish. Lots of finesse here, with almost pinot etherealness. Tempranillo, graciano and mazuelo from selected plots. 36 months aging, with American oak in use, too.