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Bodegas Faustino Rioja de Autor Reserva Especial 1998

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Wine Type and Color

Red Still

Magazine Issue

Apr 30, 2012

Summary

Primary Grape

Tempranillo

Tempranillo traces its origins to the Iberian Peninsula. It's still most associated with Spain, notably the Rioja and Ribera del Duero regions. It is also widely grown in Portugal, where it's known as Tinta Roriz. There are some notable plantings in Argentina, too.

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Bodegas Faustino Rioja de Autor Reserva Especial 1998

Sandalwood, tobacco and leather notes mingle in this …

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Wine Type and Color

Red Still

Magazine Issue

Apr 30, 2012

Primary Grape

Tempranillo

Tempranillo traces its origins to the Iberian Peninsula. It's still most associated with Spain, notably the Rioja and Ribera del Duero regions. It is also widely grown in Portugal, where it's known as Tinta Roriz. There are some notable plantings in Argentina, too.

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Overhead photo of various ingreidnets that make up the grape

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