Bodegas Faustino VII Tempranillo is a red wine produced by Bodegas Faustino, a renowned winery located in the Rioja appellation of Spain. The wine is made from Tempranillo grapes grown in the winery's vineyards, which are characterized by their high altitude and clay-limestone soils. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the grapes, followed by fermentation and aging in oak barrels for several months. The resulting wine is a medium-bodied red with a bright ruby color and aromas of red fruits and spices. On the palate, it is smooth and well-balanced, with a long finish. Overall, Bodegas Faustino VII Tempranillo is a great example of the high-quality wines that Rioja has to offer.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Bodegas Faustino VII Tempranillo is a bold and full-bodied red with aromas of dark blackberry, ripe plum, and subtle notes of vanilla and cedar.Its intense and concentrated flavors of blackberry, cassis, and tobacco are well balanced by a smooth and velvety tannin structure, giving it a long, lingering finish. An excellent wine for any occasion.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2018
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
No/Low
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Bold
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grainy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Tempranillo
ORIGINS
Winery: Bodegas Faustino
Region: Rioja
Rioja is Spain's most celebrated wine region, located in the north of the country in the autonomous community of La Rioja. It is bordered by the Basque Country, Navarra and Aragón, and is home to some of the country's most iconic wines.
Rioja has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the Roman Empire. The region was officially founded in 1925, and is now one of the most famous and respected wine regions in the world.