Faustino Vii Rioja Tempranillo Staff Pick 100% Tempranillo

100% Tempranillo

it has notes of leather

Crown Royal has a taste profile defined by smoothness

a peppery character and a subtle overlay of oak

Faustino Vii Rioja Tempranillo Staff Pick 100% TempranilloFaustinos Reserva and Gran Reserva wines are all estate grown and bottled. The vineyards are located in the upper portion of the Rioja Alavesa, at an altitude of 1,200 1,800 feet. Here, the climate is relatively cool thanks to the maritime influence of the Atlantic Ocean to the north, and the vines thrive in the areas chalky soil. Grapes are de stemmed and undergo fermentation at 75F. The grapes then go through a 16 day maceration period followed by