Faustino I 75 Aniversario Gran Reserva 2018 is the new vintage of a universal icon. A tribute to lovers of the great Riojas for ageing, produced by Bodegas Faustino: Best European Winery by Wine Enthusiast and included among the 15 most admired wine brands in the world according to Drinks International.
Faustino I 75 Aniversario Gran Reserva 2018 is a commemorative edition that honours the former president of the Familia Martínez Zabala group, Julio Faustino Martínez, who passed away in 2020. Its first vintage was launched on the market in 2008, and since then it has become one of the winery’s flagship wines. Founded in 1861 in Oyón, Rioja Alavesa, Bodegas Faustino has been key in the international projection of the region's great long-aged wines. In fact, Faustino I Gran Reserva is the best-selling Rioja wine in the world within the Gran Reserva category.
Faustino I 75 Aniversario Gran Reserva 2018 pays homage to the legacy of three generations dedicated to excellence, and represents the culmination of decades of experience, tradition and future-facing vision. It is a Tempranillo from selected vineyards Y and has been aged for 25 months in French and American oak barrels.
With a special presentation and limited production, Faustino I 75 Aniversario Gran Reserva 2018 is a jewel for collectors and lovers of great Rioja red wines. Its classic, refined and expressive profile makes it a safe bet, to enjoy now or to keep for years.
Pairing
It pairs well with any type of meat. Grilled mushrooms. Some strongly flavoured or fatty fish, such as tuna and cod. Emmental or Gruyère cheeses.
Serving temperature
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
100% Tempranillo
Type of barrel
French and American oak barrels.
Type of bottle
Burgundy
Barrel aging time
25 months
Capacity (cl)
75
Total acidity (g/l)
5.7
Sugar
1.9
Alcohol content (% vol.)
14
View
Clear, bright. Intense garnet colour with ruby hues.
Nose
Notes of liquorice with cinnamon. Very intense. Aromas of very ripe black fruit, almost compote-like. Toasty barrel sweetness. Notes of bakery and vanilla. Sweet spices (cinnamon, clove). Hints of cabinetry, and cedar.
Mouth
Gentle, warm entry. Inviting. Balanced. Rounded, structured. Very long finish.
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.
