Friday, May 3, 2013

Faustino I Gran Reserva 2000

Variety: 85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano, 5% Mazuelo  
Country of origin: Spain
Wine appellation: Rioja 
Vintage: 2000
Alcohol content: 13.5%
Color: dark blackish red 
Bouquet: nice fruit overrripe black sour cherries, supported by smoke and hint of spices
Taste: medium to full body, powerful, fruity, concentrated black sour cherries supported by toast, tabacco  and spices, tannins drying your mouth, longer finish
Overall score: 5+7+12+7+7=88
Price: CZK 450
Very different from Tondonia tasted before that this one is more modern style and I would guess more on new barrique and most likely more toasted.

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