Faustino Rioja Gran Reserva I 2004 Bottle:12 exquisite 1969 and 1970 tasted

exquisite 1969 and 1970 tasted recently

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Sophisticated nose with a nice development around red and black pip fruit after rolling

Warm spices of cinnamon & nutmeg with rich vanilla

Faustino Rioja Gran Reserva I 2004 Bottle:12 exquisite 1969 and 1970 tasted95 points, James Suckling An extremely well aged and understated Rioja, showing discreet complexity with plums, oranges, leather, dusty red berries and minerals. Juicy and bright on the palate with a zesty nature to the berry and orange citrus. Silky, taut tannins and a long yet elegant finish. Lots of finesse here, with almost pinot etherealness. Tempranillo, graciano and mazuelo from selected plots. 36 months aging, with American oak in use, too.