Finca Martelo Reserva
⏳ Drinking Window
2026 - 2040
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Traditional milk-fed roasted lamb, grilled prime ribeye steak, and aged cheeses paired with cured jamón Ibérico.
✨ Technical Specifications
Finca Martelo Reserva represents a brilliant modern chapter in the storied history of La Rioja Alta, S.A., crafted at their Torre de Oña estate in the prestigious Rioja Alavesa sub-region. Nestled at the foot of the protective Sierra de Cantabria mountains, the Finca Martelo vineyard benefits from a unique microclimate where Atlantic influences meet clay-limestone soils. This wine is a thoughtful expression of terroir, typically dominated by Tempranillo (around 95%) complemented by co-planted traditional varieties like Mazuelo, Garnacha, and even a touch of white Viura. Fermented with care and aged for approximately two years in a selection of American and French oak barrels, Finca Martelo strikes a masterful balance between the vibrant, dark fruit intensity of Rioja Alavesa and the refined, spicy elegance that defines the historic house style of La Rioja Alta.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1890 by five visionary Riojan and Basque families in Haro's historic Barrio de la Estación, La Rioja Alta, S.A. stands as one of the most enduring benchmarks of classical Rioja winemaking. Dedicated to uncompromising quality and authentic craftsmanship, the estate maintains its own cooperage to construct custom American oak barrels and continues the traditional practice of manual racking by candlelight. The winery focuses on prime estate vineyards spread across Rioja Alta and Rioja Oriental, highlighting Tempranillo seamlessly blended with Garnacha, Graciano, and Mazuelo. World-renowned for producing wines of remarkable elegance, silky texture, and astonishing longevity, the bodega's legendary pedigree is epitomized by iconic bottlings such as Gran Reserva 890, Gran Reserva 904, and Viña Ardanza.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo