Bodegas Faustino CAMPILLO Gran Reserva Rioja DO

Don Eleuterio Martinez Arzok was born in Barriobusto. In 1861 he bought a house and lands in Oyon and founded the Faustino Group. At the turn of the century the vineyards were totally destroyed by phylloxera. His son Don Faustino Martinez Perez de Albeniz was born in 1904 and, in 1920, he helped his father rebuild and restore the vineyards. Faustino began bottling their wines in 1930 and by 1957 Don Julio Faustino Martinez, the third generation, took over the family business and in 1960, the Faustino brand was created in honour of his father. Today, the Faustino group owns several Bodegas including the 50 hectare estate Bodegas Campillo. 100% Tempranillo, it is aged in french casks tht has produced an intense cherry red coloured wine with good depth and a purple rim that conveys a certain liveliness. A generous, distinguished bouquet with innumerable notes of ripe red fruit blend into elegant notes from noble wood. Ample, tasty and meaty in the mouth, with spicy tannins that remain for a long time on the finish characterise this enjoyable reserva wine. (6 x 75 cl)

Don Eleuterio Martinez Arzok was born in Barriobusto. In 1861 he bought a house and lands in Oyon and founded the Faustino Group. At the turn of the century the vineyards were totally destroyed by phylloxera. His son Don Faustino Martinez Perez de Albeniz was born in 1904 and, in 1920, he helped his father rebuild and restore the vineyards. Faustino began bottling their wines in 1930 and by 1957 Don Julio Faustino Martinez, the third generation, took over the family business and in 1960, the Faustino brand was created in honour of his father. Today, the Faustino group owns several Bodegas including the 50 hectare estate Bodegas Campillo. 100% Tempranillo the wine is paced in American oak two-wine casks for 18 months followed by bottled ageing for a further 6 months. This has produced a cherry-red coloured wine that is developing ruby-red hues with light tawny hints. Deep, complex aromas with highly-developed notes of fruit, leather and vanilla abound, while it is fine and smooth in the mouth with a long finish that leaves a well-compensated tannic balance. (6 x 75 cl)

Don Eleuterio Martinez Arzok was born in Barriobusto. In 1861 he bought a house and lands in Oyon and founded the Faustino Group. At the turn of the century the vineyards were totally destroyed by phylloxera. His son Don Faustino Martinez Perez de Albeniz was born in 1904 and, in 1920, he helped his father rebuild and restore the vineyards. Faustino began bottling their wines in 1930 and by 1957 Don Julio Faustino Martinez, the third generation, took over the family business and in 1960, the Faustino brand was created in honour of his father. Today, the Faustino group owns several Bodegas including the 50 hectare estate Bodegas Campillo. Producing exceptional wines this is a blend of 60 % Tempranillo the balance is made up of other complementary grape varieties. After ageing 24 months in American and French Allier oak casks this wine spends a further 48 months in bottle. This has produced a bright, deep, dark cherry red coloured wine with complex, elegant red berry notes on the nose with a spicy finish. This wine is clearly developing and rounding off into balsamic notes while the palate is hefty with a good tannic attack showing long toasty and tobacco as well as hints of integrated wood. Initially powerful it mellows into a pleasant, silky finish on the long aftertaste. (6 x 75 cl)

This Gran Reserva is dominated by Tempranillo with a little Graciano and Mazuelo and was aged 28 months in cask, 80% American oak from West Virginia and 20% French oak from Les Vosges. A further 3 years bottle ageing then occurs. Bright and deep cherry colour in the centre of the glass, turning to deep and orange-red at the edge, there is an intense and complex nose showing spices and new wood . On the palate it is powerful with enveloping tannin hints in the mouth. Full bodied, adding both elegance and acidity over time it develops a stronger, lingering, velvety flavour. (12 x 75 cl)

This Gran Reserva is dominated by Tempranillo with a little Graciano and Mazuelo and was aged 25 months in American oak. Great care in the winery has produced a bright wine with a deep cherry colour revealing brick red tones in the edge. Intense and complex nose showing spice and a touch of new oak as well as leather and vanilla. Well balanced, powerful tannic nuances in the mouth leading to a meaty texture, elegant through to the long sophisticated finish. Limited Availability. (6 x 75 cl)

This Gran Reserva is dominated by Tempranillo with a little Graciano and Mazuelo and was aged 30 months in cask. Purple with ochre hues and a burnished gold rim the initial aromas of toasted vanilla are bith delicate and persistent. Fresh, fruity and tasty the noticeable acidity is perfectly balanced against the dark fruit flavours. Very expressive with a marked fruity finish. Limited Availability. (6 x 75 cl)

This Gran Reserva is dominated by Tempranillo with a little Graciano and Mazuelo and was aged 28 months in cask, 80% American oak from West Virginia and 20% French oak from Les Vosges. A further 3 years bottle ageing then occurs. Bright and deep cherry colour in the centre of the glass, turning to deep and orange-red at the edge, there is an intense and complex nose showing spices and new wood . On the palate it is powerful with enveloping tannin hints in the mouth. Full bodied, adding both elegance and acidity over time it develops a stronger, lingering, velvety flavour. (6 x 75 cl)

Shiny Ruby Red colour. Complex aromas, harmony and elegance. Perfect balance between acidity and tannins.Traditional local techniques have been followed by 24 months maturing in American oak casks, and 1 year in the bottle (6 x 75 cl)

Don Eleuterio Martinez Arzok was born in Barriobusto. In 1861 he bought a house and lands in Oyon and founded the Faustino Group. At the turn of the century the vineyards were totally destroyed by phylloxera. His son Don Faustino Martinez Perez de Albeniz was born in 1904 and, in 1920, he helped his father rebuild and restore the vineyards. Faustino began bottling their wines in 1930 and by 1957 Don Julio Faustino Martinez, the third generation, took over the family business and in 1960, the Faustino brand was created in honour of his father. Today, the Faustino group owns several Bodegas including the 50 hectare estate Bodegas Campillo. 100% Tempranillo this rose has an attractive raspberry pink colour with purple hues. Clean and bright with intense aromas showing notes of ripe fruit and wild berries, it is both tasty and well structured, with fruity sensations accompanied by well-balanced acidity and an enjoyable finish. (12 x 75 cl)