2001 Faustino Martinez Faustino I Gran Reserva
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(aged for 26 months in new and used French and American oak barrels) Vivid, faded red color. A highly complex bouquet evokes dried red fruits, candied rose, coconut, pipe tobacco and mocha, with hints of smoked meat and baking spices emerging as the wine opens up. Classic, old school Rioja and fully mature, offering bitter cherry, blood orange, spicecake and floral pastille flavors that turn sweeter on the back half. Finishes smooth, spicy and very long, with no apparent tannins and resonating floral and tobacco notes.
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Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate
Josh Raynolds
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The 2001 Faustino I Gran Reserva is a modern rendition of the old-time classical Riojas, with black rather than red fruit notes and developed aromas of leather and game, black licorice and Chinese ink. It’s medium-bodied, with good acidity and it has a slightly dry finish. I’d have expected a bit more meat and concentration from this vintage. Drink 2014-2019. Imported by Palm Bay International, Port Washington, NY; tel. (516) 918-6229