Faustino V Reserva by Bodegas Faustino

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninmedium

Acidityhigh

Sweetnessdry

Finishmedium

Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2017: best 2021 to 2032.

vintage4 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

Critic	Vintage	Score
Tim Atkin reviewed 2021	2017	88/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: red cherry, vanilla, dried herb, cedar

Palate: red fruit, sweet spice, fine tannin, savoury

The widely available Reserva: classic, savoury and reliable, a strong-value traditional Rioja red.

What it pairs with

Cordero asado al sarmiento Vine-shoot-roasted suckling lamb is the canonical Rioja match; the wine's resolved tannins frame the sweet fat.More wines for lamb →
Chuleton de buey a la brasa A thick aged-beef chop over embers meets the wine's savoury oak and grip.More wines for steak →Find chuleton de buey a la brasa on TableJourney →
Jamon iberico Cured Iberian ham echoes the wine's dried-cherry and leather register.More wines for ham →

With cheese

Queso Camerano Our pick Curado Camerano, ripened at least 75 days, is hard, with a brown-green mould rind and a salty, slightly bitter finish. A Tempranillo-led Reserva, aged a year or more in oak, brings fruit that softens the bitterness, while the cheese's salt tames the tannin.

How to serve Faustino V Reserva

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
Pair with. Cordero asado al sarmiento, Chuleton de buey a la brasa, Jamon iberico. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Faustino V is the house's classic Reserva, a high-volume traditional Rioja.

1960Faustino V Reserva established

Facts

Producer: Bodegas Faustino · visiting guide
Grapes: Tempranillo (92%), Mazuelo (8%)
Classification: DOCa Rioja
Oak: Around 18 months in oak
ABV: 13.5%
Price: EUR 10 to 16 at retail
Drinking window: 4 to 15 from vintage
First vintage: 1960

Frequently asked about Faustino V Reserva

What does Faustino V Reserva taste like?

On the nose, red cherry, vanilla, dried herb, cedar. On the palate, red fruit, sweet spice, fine tannin, savoury. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. The widely available Reserva: classic, savoury and reliable, a strong-value traditional Rioja red.

When should I drink Faustino V Reserva?

Drink 4 to 15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Faustino V Reserva?

Cordero asado al sarmiento is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Chuleton de buey a la brasa and Jamon iberico. Vine-shoot-roasted suckling lamb is the canonical Rioja match; the wine's resolved tannins frame the sweet fat.

Is Faustino V Reserva vegan?

No: the producer uses traditional animal-derived fining agents (typically egg whites or isinglass) during clarification, so the wine is not vegan.

What grapes are in Faustino V Reserva?

The blend is Tempranillo (92%), Mazuelo (8%). The wine is classified as DOCa Rioja.

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