Faustino Rivero Rioja Reserva

This review is for the 2005 vintage

I enjoy a variety of red wines, including the likes of Chateau Neuf, Barolo and St Emilion, but they are usually too expensive for regular purchase. This Rioja is excellent - pleasant at the time of sipping and enjoyable for minutes afterwards. The experts say this is a good vintage and prime for consumption right now - I can only say I totally agree.

Fantastic value wine. Couldn't believe how good it is for the price. Will definitely be buying more.

One of the best rioja wines about. Very smooth and very more-ish.

This review is for the 2005 vintage

A Hungarian friend and I shared a bottle of the Faustino to celebrate her move to a womderful new home in London. We were both delighted by its smoothness and flavour - probably helped by being allowed to breathe for an hour or so. I wish I had boiught more while it was still availlable, specially at this stunningly low price. I'd never tasted Faustino wines before but I shall be looking out for them in future. And my friend is now breaking with her usual choice of supermarket wine ranges and is going to turn to Tesco.

I ordered this wine at the same time as Campo Viejo Rioja Reserva. They were similar prices, but we were disaappointed in the Faustino. It is much harsher on the palette than the Campo Viejo, and we did not enjoy our first bottle at all. It is a recognised quality brand of Rioja, but we had never tasted this particular label before. I will not be ordering it again.

For the price this is a very enjoyable wine, thus value for money.

This review is for the 2005 vintage

Enjoyed a case of this wine with friends and family over the christmas period, everyone agreed a fabulous wine, very quaffable with both party food or rich foods and cheeses.

A delightfully pleasant wine which went down very well with the whole family over the holiday-- certainly didn't last long!!

This review is for the 2005 vintage

Not a full bodired wine so complimented the Christmas lunch perfectly as not at all heavy. Would certainly recommend this wine.

Great wine, lovely body and not overpowering... benefits from aeration. Will definitely buy more!

Not as heavy as most Riojas but still has the barrel finish which is what Riojas are about. Drunk this wine on it's own without a meal and it is good. Some Riojas benefit from opening an hour or 2 before drinking doesn't seem to make any difference with this wine so there is no need to plan ahead.

This review is for the 2007 vintage

this was a really goos half price offer. The wine was really smooth and very enjoyable with some really nice oaksmoked cheease and oatcakes. Would really recommend it

This review is for the 2005 vintage

This wine was an exellent purchase silver medal should have been gold all friends over the Christmas break were wowed will buy again Cheers

This review is for the 2005 vintage

From the excellent 2005 vintage this wine never fails to deliver. Great with food but can be happily drunk on its own, giving full flavours of black plums and cherries with hints of strawberry fruit. The oaking is well balanced and integrated giving a warm spicy finish.

This review is for the 2007 vintage

Very enjoyable with Roast beef . Full of character of fruit especially wild berries

This review is for the 2005 vintage

Faustino is a well known name in Spain, and always well made wines of quality, but not seen as much as it deserves over here. This 2005 vintage 'Rivero Black Label' is beautifully mature and so full of complex flavours. Although described as Medium bodied is full enough to go very well with Roast Lamb or Beef. SilverMedal winner in 2010, I might even go higher in rating. Still enjoying the last bottle. Will buy another case or two whilst still available.

Quite a nice wine but not as deep bodied as other Rioja's. Nice none the less with a rich bouquet. Very drinkable and nice with cheese, especially Lancashire and Cheshire. Yummy!!

This review is for the 2005 vintage

Easy to drink - warm, smoky, full of the flavours of the Rioja Region. Love it.

Good depth and tastes like a damson orchard . Super with any full bodied meal , but great on its own for relaxing with ! Definitely on my list as a favourite .

This review is for the 2007 vintage

Great value for a classic wine that is smooth & flavorsome....

Nice Rioja, Very palatable. One of the nicer ones.

This review is for the 2005 vintage

This is a fabulous wine without question and a bargain when on offer. It is my favourite Rioja as it never fails to please. Excellent with spicy dishes or even roasts, it's quite versatile, but it too packs a punch.

This review is for the 2007 vintage

Beautiful wine that brings joy to a meal and enjoyed by friends. will order more in future.

This is the best Rioja I have tasted in years. Lovely long lasting flavours. So good I've bought it three times and it's going to be on the table on Christmas day!

This review is for the 2005 vintage

Being Faustino, a lot is expected. This vintage strikes a little harsh initially but quickly adapts to the palate. Excellent for dinner and special occasions.

Bought this wine for Xmas presents last year and had amazing feedback.

Good blend of flavours with spices prominent. Plenty of up front fruit and leaves you feeling as if your expectations have been met.

We were so impressed with this wine, we bought it for our son's wedding ... and it didn't disappoint.

This is really very good wine without any post-drinking headache which some wines, particularly the cheaper ones, may cause. I would definitely recommend to my friends.

This review is for the 2010 vintage

Great, with or without food, good , open a bottle and enjoy! will purchase again & again.

I would highly recommend for the price per bottle.

This review is for the 2005 vintage

This is a very pleasant everyday wine and great value for money. I would happily buy again at around £5 per bottle. However it is not special.

This review is for the 2005 vintage

A smooth bodied wine with a soft fruity flavor which leaves a good taste in the mouth. Recomended

This review is for the 2005 vintage

As a Rioja (Reserva) it wasn't bad; very much middle of the road but at the price what would you expect. Not for drinking on its own it is fine to drink with a meal as I found it a little sharp on its own.

Good value for money. Will keep drinking at this price.

This review is for the 2005 vintage

This is a lovely tasty wine that we always look out for , very drinkable

This review is for the 2005 vintage

Nice little everyday drinkable wine. Would not serve it to dinner party guests,(or use for special occasions) but for the price I think it's good value for the money. I would buy it again.

This is a very pleasant Rioja wine, good clean taste with a variety of fruit aromas. Would definitely recommend to a friend.

This review is for the 2005 vintage

I've been snapping up 2004/2005 Rioja for a few years now, getting harder and pricier as time passes (as one might expect) but this Reserva doesn't disappoint. Less variable in quality than some of the supermarkets' mass production items too. Best served in sunlight or just above room temperature to really open the taste buds A well balanced, easy drinking Rioja with a light warming sensation from a hint of spice to accompany the fruit.

Bought this in half price deal for £5.50. Not sure I'd pay £11 for it but it is a great deal at £5.50. HAd it at dinner party and compared favourably against more expensive wines.

A lovely, smooth full-bodied red at a very competitive price.

I buy many Rioja's, but this one was really enjoyable. I would recommend this one and I will be buying it again.

This review is for the 2005 vintage

I'm no Wine Expert, but I do know what I like. This is a beautiful Wine, as all Faustinos tend to be. It really impressed my Family, especially round the "Sunday Lunch" table. There are no harsh qualities or unpleasant aftertastes to it therefore offering easy pleasant & drinking. I always watch out for the Tesco offers and surprisingly this was one of them. Highly recommended, go for it and I think you'll certainly be rewarded. I could "rabbit" on for ages about this lovely Wine but my enthusiasm would turn the review into a Tome.

I really enjoyed this wine from the minute it was poured. Easy to drink, fruity and not too oaky. I have found some recent riojas a little acidic but this was smooth. Just gutted that its back up to full price!

this wine was everything you expect from a Faustino Rioja. we thoroughly enjoyed it with a tesco's finest Brie and Stilton. it had wonderful oaky taste. perfect, and great value