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By PENDLE HARTE

A sparkling wine with a clean, bright, pale yellow colour and gold rim. The nose is warm and fruity, with hints of white fruit, honey, apple and floral notes. Pairs well with salted fish, seafood dishes and caviar, along with baked potatoes and mushrooms.

The nose is complex and intense, with red fruit aromas of raspberry and strawberry. The palate is elegant, crisp and fresh with well-integrated acidity and a medium fruity finish. Matches perfectly with cold meat, sausages, pork or chicken, as well as grilled meat and mushrooms, with rice and pasta.

The nose is complex and balsamic with notes of stewed fruit, sweet warm hints of oak and spicy cinnamon. The palate is elegant and structured, with good acidity and a nice long finish of ripe fruit, vanilla and roasted notes.

BODEGAS FAUSTINO

BeFaustino I is most sold DOCa Rioja Gran Reserva in the world, with nearly 40% of wine sales in its category. Bodegas Faustino is a family of winemakers with a long tradition spanning over 150 years bodegasfaustino.com