Cost: $31.95 (Clearance Price: $25.55)
Grape: Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo
Category: Red Wine
Location: LCBO Vintages
Country: Spain
Region: Rioja
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Faustino
Alcohol: 13.5% Alcohol/Vol.
Very rustic in nature, which one would expect from a Gran Reserva 14 yrs in age, but still very youthful. Score: 89/100
Tasting Note: Medium bright ruby in colour with good acidity, a medium intense nose, fine tannin & a long length on the finish. Wine features dried cherry & cranberry, Allspice, Star Anise, leather, cedar, oak resin, vanilla and cigar box on the nose.
Negatives: None
Interesting Point: Love the bottle
Pairings: Drink this now or in 10 yrs. on its own or pair it with Pisto Manchego.
My Opinion: Recommended
Tasted: August 14, 2020
LCBO: 976662