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Faustino Gran Faustino I Gran Reserva 2004

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Faustino Gran Faustino I Gran Reserva 2004
  • Decanter
    97 Points
  • Wine Enthusiast
    96 Points
  • James Suckling
    95 Points
    Platinum - Decanter World Wine Awards
Faustino Gran Faustino I Gran Reserva 2004
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Faustino Gran Faustino I Gran Reserva 2004

SKU: FGFG200410 UCAU
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Faustino has been ranked #15 in the “World’s Most Admired Wine Brands 2025”

Tribute to 40 anniversary of Faustino I launch (2004 mythical vintage, TOP 3 in history).

Released in 2022. 38 months barrel & and 15 years!! ageing in bottle.

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Faustino Gran Faustino I Gran Reserva 2004

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Tasting Notes

Faustino Gran Faustino I Gran Reserva 2004 represents a pinnacle of winemaking excellence and tradition, celebrating the 40th anniversary of Faustino I’s renowned launch. This exceptional Gran Reserva, released in 2022, captures the essence of a mythical vintage ranked among the top three in Faustino’s illustrious history.

Meticulously aged for 38 months in oak barrels and an extraordinary 15 years in bottle, this wine showcases an unparalleled depth and complexity that only time can bring. The extended aging process allows rich, harmonious layers of flavor to develop, making it a true collector’s gem and a standout in the premium wine category.

Faustino, recognized as one of the world’s most admired wine brands (ranked #15 in 2025), has crafted a Gran Reserva that perfectly balances tradition with innovation. Each sip reveals velvety tannins, nuanced aromas of dark fruit, subtle spice, and toasted oak, reflecting the dedication to quality and heritage synonymous with Faustino’s name.

Though the specific region and variety details are not listed here, the 2004 vintage is celebrated for its exceptional growing conditions, contributing to a wine of remarkable structure and aging potential. The legacy of this Gran Reserva embodies the spirit of long-term craftsmanship and the artistry of Spanish winemaking.

Ideal for those seeking a prestigious addition to their cellar or a sophisticated statement for special occasions, the Faustino Gran Faustino I Gran Reserva 2004 is a testament to enduring quality and refined elegance.

Critic Scores

Classy wine with engaging tobacco, smoke and earthy aromatics. Complex and energetic with spice and red fruit flavours whooshing through the palate in a seductive style. A satisfying aged wine with thrillingly well-integrated new oak and a long, savoury finish.

This deep-garnet-colored wine has aromas of blackberry, black currant and olive tapenade. It is soft at first sip, and then rugged tannins build on the palate, ferrying flavors of dark plum, pomegranate, cocoa powder, thyme and orange zest that wend their way to a surprisingly bright finish. Drink through 2035.

An extremely well-aged and understated Rioja, showing discreet complexity with plums, oranges, leather, dusty red berries and minerals. Juicy and bright on the palate with a zesty nature to the berry and orange citrus. Silky, taut tannins and a long yet elegant finish. Lots of finesse here, with almost pinot etherealness. Tempranillo, graciano and mazuelo from selected plots. 36 months aging, with American oak in use, too. Drinkable now, but can hold for another 10 years.

Vinification & Cultivation

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Vineyard Cultivation

Bodegas Faustino, an historic Rioja producer established in 1861 by the Faustino family, has long been synonymous with Gran Reserva expression and traditional Rioja craftsmanship. The 2004 vintage, sourced from Faustino's holdings and selected grower contracts across Rioja's premier zones, presented warm, even ripening conditions that concentrated Tempranillo fruit. Faustino's vineyards and supplier relationships emphasise terroir diversity—combining fruit from Rioja Alavesa's high-altitude sites with Rioja Alta's limestone-dominant parcels. Traditional canopy management and selective harvesting yield balanced, phenolically mature Tempranillo suited to the extended ageing required for Gran Reserva classification.

Vinification

The 2004 vintage underwent traditional fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless-steel or wooden vats, following Rioja's established protocols. Post-fermentation ageing followed the Gran Reserva minimum (24 months in oak, of which at least 12 must be in barrel), with Faustino's typical protocol extending to approximately 36–48 months total oak maturation. A blend of American and French oak casks and barriques imparted vanilla, spice, and wood tannins characteristic of classic Rioja Gran Reserva. The 2004, now over two decades old, has undergone secondary maturation in bottle, softening initial oak influence and permitting tertiary flavour integration.

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