Finca San Martín Crianza 2021
£12.62 (Inc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / North Ireland
2 for immediate shipment. More, available on 10/10/2025
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2021 Finca San Martín is a varietal Tempranillo from the younger vines. It fermented in stainless steel and matured in 60% American oak barrels and 40% second-use French oak barrels for 16 months, during which time it was racked three times. It's a typical modern red from Rioja Alavesa with the depth and completeness of the year. It's fleshy and fruit driven, ripe without excess at 14.5% alcohol, with very good freshness and balancing acidity, glossy tannins and a gentle mouthfeel. The wine has less impact from the oak and shows more of the vineyard and the zone. It's very good value for money—and it's the finest vintage to date! 250,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in May 2024.
Features
Type of wine
Pairings
Style
Occasions
Winery
Size
Appellation
Alcohol
13.5%
Grapes
Serving
Between 16ºC and 18ºC
Winemaking
Aged for 20 months in new French and American oak barrels.
Description
Finca San Martín Crianza, made by Torre de Oña, is the most direct and accessible expression of the Rioja terroir. Born in the heart of Rioja Alavesa, this wine responds to a clear philosophy: to respect the identity of Tempranillo grown in clay-limestone soils, under a continental climate that gives cool nights and mild days, key to preserve the natural acidity and fruit freshness. The estate is worked with precise, low-yielding viticulture, without seeking artificial concentration, but rather balance and typicity. A key decision was to delay part of the harvest after rainfall, waiting for the grapes to recover their natural tension; this kind of patience speaks of the character of the winery.
Winemaking
The grapes for Finca San Martín Crianza are harvested by hand, with rigorous selection in the winery. They are fermented in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, taking care of the varietal expression of the Tempranillo. Finca San Martín Crianza is aged for 16 months in new American oak barrels of our own production (60%) and French oak barrels of two wines (40%), which provide structure and elegance without hiding the fruit. After this ageing, the wine rests in the bottle to refine tannins and assemble aromas. It is not subjected to aggressive filtering, thus preserving its purity and texture.
Taste
Finca San Martín Crianza has a bright cherry red colour with garnet reflections. On the nose, it is expressive: ripe red fruit - strawberry, cherry, redcurrant - combines with spicy and balsamic notes. Hints of vanilla, cedar and liquorice are perceived, all with a subtle and well-assembled wood. On the palate, it is enveloping and balanced, with soft tannins and persistent freshness. The fruit dominates, but with complex nuances: some leather, toasted touches, and a slightly mineral background that evokes the earth. The finish is medium-long, juicy, ideal for pairing with white meats, cured sausages or stews. An honest, polished crianza that conveys Rioja with clarity and restrained elegance.
Shipping to North Ireland
50% discount on orders over £352.66Estimated transit time: 4-5 working days.
| Bottles | Price | Over £352.66 |
|---|---|---|
| 1-6 | £11.37 | £5.69 (-£5.69) |
| 7-12 | £15.43 | £7.71 (-£7.71) |
| 13-18 | £21.60 | £10.80 (-£10.80) |
| 19-24 | £29.54 | £14.77 (-£14.77) |
| 25-30 | £34.30 | £17.15 (-£17.15) |
| 31-36 | £38.35 | £19.18 (-£19.18) |
| 37-42 | £46.29 | £23.14 (-£23.14) |
| 43-48 | £50.70 | £25.35 (-£25.35) |
| 49-54 | £57.26 | £28.63 (-£28.63) |
| 55-60 | £61.54 | £30.77 (-£30.77) |
| VAT included | ||
