Three Bodegas Faustino wines get five stars at Harpers Wine Stars Spain 2017
Harpers Wine and Spirit Trade Review, also known as Harpers, is a British news service for the wine and spirit industry. Founded in 1878 and distributed exclusively by subscription, it is read across the whole of the beverage industry, including producers, distributors, restaurants, hotels, pubs and retailers. Andrew Catchpole is its editor.
In 2009, Wine & Spirit and Harpers Magazine merged to form Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade Review. The magazine was relaunched in 2013 with an updated digital interface now providing news and analyses in advance of the print magazine. The current owner, Agile Media, acquired Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade Review from William Reed Business Media in 2015.
In the tasting of wines from Spain, three wines from Bodegas Faustino have achieved a five-star rating:
Faustino I Gran Reserva, Faustino V Reserva and Faustino Icon Edition
The 5 stars mean that in terms of quality, it is an exceptional wine of great quality and character. In terms of value, that it is well worth the price. In terms of design, that it is simply exceptional. In fact, there will be customers who probably buy the wine just for the bottle.
About Grupo Faustino
Grupo Faustino, a fourth generation family business, has become the undisputed leader in the production and export of high quality wines. More than half of its production is exported and it is the world´s leading exporter of DOCa Rioja Gran Reserva wines. Since it started business in 1861, Grupo Faustino has grown to include seven wineries, located in five key Spanish designations of origin. It owns close to 2000 hectares of vineyards.
