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Finca Martelo Reserva
2015
1 case available
La Rioja Alta S.A. was founded in 1890 in Haro, Rioja Alta. La Rioja Alta S.A. owns 4 wineries in Spain including the winery bearing its name. In addition to La Rioja Alta, S.A. the Group own Torre de Oña, a single estate winery located in the heart of Rioja Alavesa, Lagar de Cervera in Rías Baixas, and Áster in Ribera del Duero. The wineries owned by La Rioja Alta S.A. focus on the balance between tradition and modernization of their winemaking, vineyard management and facilities. The group...
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The structure and elegance of the Finca Martelo makes it a perfect food companion. Long in the mouth, it is perfect with braised and roasted meats, as well as game and cured sausages.
95% Tempranillo, 5% Mazuelo, Garnacha and even Viura, representing the vineyard’s own traditional blend. The winemaker, Julio Sáenz, selected the Martelo, Camino de la Iglesia and Las Cuevas estates for this wine. Their vines are over sixty years old, distributed across northsouth facing slopes, with good exposure to the sun and wind, achieving balanced ripeness and magnificent condition. The grapes were collected in 20 kg/44 lb boxes and remained in refrigerated platforms in the winery until they reached a temperature of 4°C/39°F. After destemming and crushing, the grapes were vatted for nine days at a temperature below 10°C/50°F; a cold soak to highlight their particular characteristics. After alcoholic fermentation, 100% of the wine underwent malolactic fermentation in barrels for 64 days in new American and French oak, with weekly bâttonages. It was aged for 24 months in 80% American oak barrels and 20% French oak. The wine was racked four times employing traditional methods.
Intense ruby red, clean and bright, with an elegant pink rim. The first impression to the nose is intense, with enveloping aromas of ripe fruit, wild strawberries, redcurrants and red cherries wrapped in fine notes of patisserie, shortbread, vanilla, liquorice and peppercorns. Well-balanced in the mouth, with a pleasant freshness, and sweet, silky tannins that lead to an enveloping finish. A new vintage to enjoy now, but with a long, exciting life ahead.
Supple, polished and harmonious, this red shows cherry, tea, vanilla, leafy and spicy notes, with modest and balanced tannins and acidity. A bit reserved, but has focus and length. Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo and Viura. Drink now through 2027. 550 cases imported. — TM
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