Faustino Crianza
Wine Description
Bodegas Faustino, one of the ‘First Families of Rioja’, was founded in 1861 by the Martinez family and is actively managed today by the 6th generation Martinez daughters. Faustino received its recognition from the first export of Faustino Reserva wines in the 1960s. Today, the iconic bottle featuring Rembrandt's art has become the symbol of the excellence of Rioja wines, and Faustino wines are now enjoyed in more than 140 countries.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Rioja Alavesa
Certifying Organizations:
Sustainable Wineries for Climate Protection
Sustainability Certification:
certified, stated on label
Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Tempranillo
Fermentation container:
controlled fermentation at 28ºC at tank
Malolactic fermentation:
yes
Fining agent:
animal based
Type of aging container:
new American oak (225 L)
Length of aging before bottling:
12 months
Analytical Data
Acidity:
5.2 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %
Residual sugar:
1.8 g/L
Wine Production
Made from 100% Tempranillo grapes, picked at their optimum ripeness. Temperature controlled fermentation in stainless steel tank, followed by at least 12 months aging in new American oak.
About the Vineyard
Tempranillo grapes from vineyards located in Rioja Alavesa at an average altitude of 450m.
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