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Faustino Icon Edition Rioja Gran Reserva 2017

Sale price$109.99

— Faustino Icon 2017 ranks 17th in the list of the top 100 age-worthy wines in the world
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— The only Rioja winery in the top 50
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— Deep violet color, clean and very bright; nose intensely marked by blackberry and licorice, smooth, powerful and long mouthfeel.

Origin

Rioja Rioja Alta, Spain

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SKU: FRGR201710 UCAU
  • 96 Points
  • 94 Points
TASTING NOTES

Ready to elevate your next celebration with something truly exceptional? The Faustino Icon Edition Rioja Gran Reserva 2017 is your ticket to a luxurious experience that feels both timeless and vibrant.

This wine pours a deep violet, catching the light with a clean and brilliant shine. On the nose, it bursts with rich blackberry and a subtle hint of licorice, inviting you into a smooth yet powerful sip. The palate is long and velvety, wrapping you in layers of dark fruit and spice that linger effortlessly.

Hailing from two small, 65-year-old plots in Rioja Alavesa, this Gran Reserva is a masterpiece crafted from Tempranillo and Graciano grapes. With over 24 months aging in American and French oak barrels, it’s no surprise that Wine Enthusiast ranked it 17th among the top 100 age-worthy wines globally, making it the only Rioja to earn a spot in this elite lineup.

Perfect for savoring during a memorable dinner with friends or a reflective evening pairing beautifully with roasted lamb or rich mushroom dishes, this wine invites you to find your place, savor the moment, and celebrate life’s finer details.

TASTING PROFILE
  • LIGHT
  • FULL
  • LOW TANNIN
  • TANNIC
  • SWEET
  • DRY
  • LOW ACIDITY
  • HIGH ACIDITY
Aroma: Cherry, Herbal, Plum
Palate: Cedar, Cherry, Fig
Food Pairings:
  • Game
  • Pork
  • Red Meat

Classification: Red

Variety: Tempranillo

Vintage: 2017

Bottle : 750ml (Bottle)

Country: Spain

Region: Rioja

Alcohol: 14.0%

Cellaring: 15 Plus Years

Scores

96/100

Deep violet red in the glass, this wine has a bouquet of dark berries, mint tea, cedar and caramel. It is simultaneously fresh and complex, offering flavors of black cherry, bittersweet chocolate, eucalyptus and lavender flavors smothered in plush tannins whose intensity is evened out by just the right touch of acidity. Drink through 2034.

Wine Enthusiast

Scores

94/100

Deep nose with darker fruit and a hint of plushness on the nose. Dark cherries, plums and blackcurrants with hints of cinnamon and licorice. A juicy, eclectic Rioja with dense, dusty tannins that round off the full-bodied palate, before a long, refined finish. Will age effortlessly. 90% tempranillo and 10% graciano. Drink or hold.

James Suckling