Faustino V Reserva 2018

Faustino V Reserva 2018 pours a brilliant cherry-red color developing toward elegant maroon tones at the rim. The nose is remarkably intense and expressive, opening with inviting aromas of ripe black fruits, Luxardo cherry, and balsamic nuances, seamlessly layered with sweet baking spices, cocoa, and toasted vanilla notes from its extended aging in American oak barrels. On the palate, this elegant Rioja blend showcases a medium body with excellent structural balance and a gracefully smooth texture. Fine-grained, muscular tannins are beautifully supported by a vibrant core of well-integrated acidity, carrying flavors of dark berries and warm cloves into a long, persistent, and sophisticated finish.

Food Pairing: Pairs perfectly with grilled red meats, slow-cooked lamb loin, wild mushroom risotto, medium-aged cheeses, and traditional savory Spanish tapas.

93 Points - James Suckling

Juicy and expressive Rioja with some dark spices, black earth and a hint of peppercorn to the cherries and plums. Fresh and bright on the palate with a medium body rounded by fine-grained tannins. Succulent and long. Consistent quality. The first year that there is some maturana in the blend. Drink now, but can hold well, too.

92 Points - Wine Enthusiast

This dark ruby-colored wine offers aromas of Luxardo cherry and toasted baking spices. It is very spicy at first sip as flavors of clove and mint leaf with a touch of black pepper hit the taste buds, followed by blackberry, cherry and raspberry flavors. Muscular tannins are balanced out by well-integrated acidity that stays around for a while.