La Rioja Alta
Finca Martelo Rioja Reserva
2019
About this winery
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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Production notes
Manual harvest. Cold soaked at a temperature below 10 C to obtain a must with more intense aromas and colour. Once the alcoholic fermentation is completed, the wine spent 81 days in new American and French oak barrels, with weekly batonnage. Aged for 24 months in American (80%) and French (20%) oak barrels with four rackings using traditional methods. The wine spent eight months in tanks to round off the final blend.
Tasting notes
Intense ruby colour, with a bright, clean pink rim. Powerful fruit on the nose with an initial surge of wild strawberries, raspberries and blackberries, opening up to delicate spicy, peppery notes, cedar wood, liquorice and pastry. The palate is vibrant and elegant, expressing the terroir with freshness and intensity. Pleasant and long with a fleshy finish and hints of red fruit and spices.