Finca Martelo Reserva
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage release, with the structure to cellar beautifully for up to 20 years.
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Traditional milk-fed roasted lamb, grilled prime ribeye steak, and aged cheeses paired with cured jamón Ibérico.
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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.
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Founded in 1890 by five Basque and Riojan families in the historic Barrio de la Estación of Haro, La Rioja Alta, S.A. stands as one of the ultimate benchmarks of traditional Rioja winemaking. The estate is globally renowned for its uncompromising dedication to long-term oak aging, maintaining an in-house cooperage to craft American oak barrels that impart its signature vanilla and spice character. While deeply rooted in Haro, the group has expanded its viticultural footprint to include exceptional estates in Ribera del Duero and Rías Baixas. Their legendary portfolio, headlined by the iconic Gran Reserva 890, Gran Reserva 904, and Viña Ardanza, represents the pinnacle of elegance, complexity, and extraordinary aging potential.