Bodegas Faustino Rioja Crianza 2021 750ml

Bodegas Faustino has made wine in Rioja since its founding in 1861. Its Crianza carries the DOCa Rioja appellation.

The 2021 is 100% Tempranillo from Rioja Alavesa, grown at an average altitude of 450 meters. It's fermented in stainless steel at 28°C, goes through malolactic fermentation, then spends at least 12 months in new 225-liter American oak barrels. Under Spanish rules a Rioja Crianza ages at least two years before release. The 2021 is 14% alcohol and nearly dry, with 0.45 g/L of residual sugar, and certified by Sustainable Wineries for Climate Protection. It isn't vegan, as it's fined with an animal-based agent.

The winery describes ripe, fresh fruit and spice aromas, sweet oak, light spice and rich red and black fruit, with a bright, fruity finish. James Suckling notes smoked paprika, cherries, chiles and chocolate.

Against Marqués de Cáceres Gran Reserva 2019, Faustino Crianza is the younger, American-oak style at half the price; for everyday Rioja, choose Faustino.

The winery suggests burgers, pizza or tapas.

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