Faustino I Rioja Gran Reserva 2010

92 pts Vinous
Deep garnet. Ripe cherry and red currant aromas, along with hints of cured tobacco, coconut and candied rose. Gently chewy and focused on the palate, offering bitter cherry, floral pastille, licorice and vanilla flavors that take a sweeter turn through the back half. Finishes long, subtly chewy and smoky, with dusty tannins framing lingering cherry and succulent herb notes.