Faustino Crianza

Faustino Crianza

Wine Description

Bodegas Faustino, one of the ‘First Families of Rioja’, was founded in 1861 by the Martinez family and is actively managed today by the 6th generation Martinez daughters. Faustino received its recognition from the first export of Faustino Reserva wines in the 1960s. Today, the iconic bottle featuring Rembrandt's art has become the symbol of the excellence of Rioja wines, and Faustino wines are now enjoyed in more than 140 countries. 

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Acclaim
The 2021 Crianza Faustino was made from Tempranillo from Rioja Alavesa. This aged for 12 months in American oak barrels. Presenting a traditional Rioja style with a subtle modern twist, it opens with red fruit at the core, accompanied by vanilla and light undergrowth aromas. The palate is mild and balanced, with gentle freshness and tannins smoothed by aging and restrained extraction. — Vinous, May 2025
“An elegant, well-balanced Rioja crianza with berries, red plums, fine spices and a touch of chocolate. Juicy and taut, with a medium body and round, chalky tannins. Linear finish with good length.” — James Suckling, Sep 2024
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Rioja Alavesa
Certifying Organizations:
Sustainable Wineries for Climate Protection
Sustainability Certification:
certified, stated on label
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Tempranillo
Fermentation container:
controlled fermentation at 28ºC at tank
Malolactic fermentation:
yes
Fining agent:
animal based
Type of aging container:
new American oak (225 L)
Length of aging before bottling:
12 months
Total SO2
100
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Analytical Data
Acidity:
5.4 g/L
Alcohol:
14 %
Dry extract:
28.6 g/L
Total SO2
100
Residual sugar:
0.45 g/L
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Wine Production

Made from 100% Tempranillo grapes, picked at their optimum ripeness. Temperature controlled fermentation in stainless steel tank, followed by at least 12 months aging in new American oak.

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About the Vineyard

 Tempranillo grapes from vineyards located in Rioja Alavesa at an average altitude of 450m.