This very ripe 1995 vintage wine exhibits the quality of the Tempranillo variety and traditional Spanish winemaking with a ruby-garnet red color, vanilla and spice nose and rich strawberry, tobacco and exotic spice flavors; the 24 months in Allier French oak help give the wine a smooth and rich character; a sensuous Spanish wine experience well matched with roasted rack or leg of lamb and suckling pig; Bodegas Faustino has been a leading Rioja producer since the mid 19th century making traditional and modern style wines from its 650 hectors of vineyards.
John H. Isacs