Description
The 2001 Faustino is a distinguished Rioja wine, celebrated for its complexity and elegance.
Tasting Notes:
Deep cherry-red with maroon tones, indicating maturity and depth. An intense and complex bouquet featuring sweet notes of vanilla, ripe fruit, and spice, complemented by hints of tobacco, cedar, and leather. The palate is well-structured and elegant, with flavours of rich red fruit, licorice, and minerals. The wine exhibits smooth, ripe tannins and a velvety texture, leading to a long, polished finish.
Serving and Food Pairings:
Decant for an hour and serve at 18°C. This wine pairs exceptionally well with roasted lamb, duck, pork, and beef. It's also a great accompaniment to ham croquettes, hard cheeses, and sautéed vegetables.
Condition
level in neck, label bin soiled
Reviews
Ruby colour, with brick rim edge. Elegant and spicy nose with fine reductive notes, wet leather, aged wood nuances, fruit liqueur notes. Spicy palate with fine tannins, elegant, long. " - 93/100, Guia Penin