Faustino Rivero Ulecia Gran Reserva, 75cl

Faustino Rivero Ulecia Gran Reserva marks a legacy of five generations: the flagship of the Rioja range arrives on the market. The label represents the heritage of the Rivero family, and the wine is named after Faustino Rivero, whose intuition in the mid-20th century transformed the family's traditional winemaking into a world-class enterprise. It was in 1899 when Olegario Rivero began the journey in the small town of Arnedo, crafting wines to be sold in traditional skins and boots. This Gran Reserva is a tribute to that pioneering spirit, sourced from high-altitude vineyards near the Sierra de Yerga mountains, reaching elevations of 700 metres. The growing season is typically characterized by a Mediterranean-Continental climate, where cool mountain breezes balance the warm Spanish sun to ensure a long, steady ripening period.

Tasting Notes

The palate is full of candied red fruits and black cherry which delivers alongside sophisticated notes of tobacco leaf, vanilla, and sweet spice. Medium-to-full-bodied with a vibrant, well-structured acidity and extremely polished tannins, there is a long, persistent finish characterized by elegant oak integration and subtle balsamic undertones.

Pairing Notes

Pairs well with roasted lamb, slow-cooked game dishes, hearty stews, and aged cheeses such as Manchego or Parmesan.