Torre de Ona Finca Martelo Reserva
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2040
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb chops with rosemary, traditional slow-cooked beef stew, and aged Spanish cheeses such as Manchego.
✨ Technical Specifications
Nestled in the prestigious Rioja Alavesa subregion, the Torre de Oña estate was acquired by the historic La Rioja Alta, S.A. in 1995 with the vision of creating a singular, terroir-driven estate wine. Finca Martelo Reserva represents the pinnacle of this pursuit, crafted only in exceptional vintages from old vines averaging over 60 years of age in the Martelo plot. Sheltered by the imposing Sierra de Cantabria mountains, these vineyards thrive in chalky clay-limestone soils, benefiting from a microclimate that balances Atlantic influences with Mediterranean warmth. The wine is a traditional field blend dominated by Tempranillo (around 95%), co-fermented with small amounts of Mazuelo, Garnacha, and even the white grape Viura, reflecting the ancestral practice of the region. Aged for approximately two years in a combination of American and French oak barrels, Finca Martelo bridges the gap between classic Rioja complexity and a modern, fruit-forward elegance, offering vibrant acidity, intense red fruit character, and refined, spicy undertones.
🍾 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