Faustino I Gran Reserva is the flagship wine of Bodegas Faustino, one of the most renowned and historic wineries in the Rioja DOCa. Founded in 1861 in Oyón (Rioja Alavesa), the winery has established itself as one of the world's leading exporters of Rioja Gran Reserva, especially under the leadership of the Martínez family and Don Julio Faustino. The 2011 vintage was declared Excellent and aged for approximately 26 to 30 months in oak barrels (a blend of American and French oak). After barrel aging, Faustino I typically rests for several years in the bottle before release, as required by the Gran Reserva designation. In Rioja, this means a minimum of 5 years of combined barrel and bottle aging before sale. Shipping Special box for bottles It is always stored in a private, temperature-controlled cellar. IMPORTANT! We do NOT ship to the following countries. SWITZERLAND-NORWAY-FINLAND-RUSSIA AND OTHERS-MALTA-CANARY ISLANDS-MADEIRA.