Faustino I 75 Aniversario Gran Reserva 2016
A collectors’ edition of a legendary Rioja
Gold Medal
Concurso Internacional Mundus Vini
Faustino I 75 Aniversario Gran Reserva 2016 is a special limited edition designed to celebrate the first 75 years of a historic winery. Produced from a harvest with a high rating in Rioja, it combines tradition and contemporary elegance. Its 25 months in oak and long period of maturation in the bottle lend it depth and complexity. A tribute to lovers of great wines for laying down.
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General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
100% Tempranillo
Type of barrel
American and French oak barrels
Type of bottle
Burgundy
Barrel aging time
25 months
Capacity (cl)
75
Alcohol content (% vol.)
13.5
General Information
Faustino I 75 Aniversario Gran Reserva 2016 is a commemorative edition celebrating the first 75 years of history of Bodegas Faustino, one of the most iconic wineries in Rioja. Founded in 1945 in Oyón, Rioja Alavesa, this family-owned firm has been instrumental in promoting the region's great laying-down wines overseas. This Gran Reserva pays tribute to the legacy of three generations dedicated to excellence and represents the culmination of decades of experience, tradition and a forward-looking approach.
The 2016 vintage was rated as Very Good by the regulatory board of the D.O.Ca. Rioja and offered ideal conditions for producing wines with great balance and ageing potential. Faustino I 75th Anniversary Gran Reserva 2016 is a single-varietal Tempranillo from selected vineyards. After 26 months in American and French oak barrels and a long period maturing in the bottle, the wine displays remarkable aromatic complexity, with notes of ripe fruit, sweet spices, leather and tobacco, and a silky and elegant texture.
With its special packaging and limited production, Faustino I 75th Anniversary Gran Reserva 2016 is a gem for collectors and lovers of great Rioja reds. Its classic, refined and deeply expressive profile makes it a safe bet that you can enjoy now or keep for years to come. A wine that not only celebrates history but contains it in a bottle.
The winery
With a history spanning over 150 years, Bodegas Faustino stands as a benchmark in Spanish winemaking and one of the sector's most iconic family-owned businesses. Founded in 1861 by Eleuterio Martínez in Oyón—in the heart of the Rioja Alavesa region—the winery has remained under the stewardship of the Martínez Zabala family for generations; today, they lead a well-established, internationally recognized group.
True to a philosophy that places the vineyard at the core of everything, Bodegas Faustino defines itself first and foremost as a family of winegrowers. It owns nearly 650 hectares of vineyards in some of the finest areas of the Rioja D.O.Ca., where clay-limestone soils and favorable climatic conditions support the cultivation of varieties such as Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo, and Viura.
Over the years, the company has expanded its footprint by establishing wineries in several of Spain's leading designations of origin, forming a group comprising seven distinct wine projects. Its prestige has been acknowledged through accolades such as the "Best of Wine Tourism 2026" award, the "European Winery of the Year" title from Wine Enthusiast, and its inclusion among the world's 15 most admired wine brands by Drinks International.
Today, Bodegas Faustino wines are available in more than 70 countries. A standout among them is Faustino I Gran Reserva, widely considered the best-selling Rioja Gran Reserva in the world. All of this is achieved while maintaining a commitment to increasingly sustainable viticulture—prioritizing respect for nature and employing precision techniques designed to preserve the vineyards and their surrounding environment.