Martelo Reserva 2019
23.43₣ (Inc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / Spain
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2019 Finca Martelo comes from property planted with a blend of 95% Tempranillo and 5% Mazuelo, Garnacha and Viura at 630 meters in altitude that they only bottle in very good or excellent years. The 2019 was picked starting October 15th, and the destemmed grapes were put through optical sorting, a five-day cold soak and then fermented in stainless steel and went through malolactic in new French and American oak barrels. The élevage was in 80% American and 20% French oak barrels and lasted for two years, during which time it was racked four times. 2019 feels like a very complete harvest for Martelo; the wine is very harmonious and balanced, with power and freshness, intensity and persistence. The palate is surprisingly fresh, medium-bodied and fine-boned, clean and elegant. 80,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in April 2022.
Features
Type of wine
Pairings
Style
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Winery
Size
Appellation
Alcohol
14.5%
Grapes
Serving
Between 16ºC and 18ºC
Winemaking
Malolactic fermentation in new French and American oak barrels. Aged for 24 months in French (20%) and American (80%) oak barrels.
Description
Finca Martelo Reserva is one of the wines produced by the Torre de Oña winery and made from Viura, Tempranillo, Mozuelo and Garnacha grapes grown in the town of Páganos, in the Rioja Alavesa region. Its careful elaboration makes it an ideal alternative for lovers of red wines with a strong personality.
The estate from which the Vitis vinifera fruit is extracted is located at an altitude of over 600 metres above sea level in a privileged environment with respect to its position in the sun and wind. Moreover, its continental climate is perfect for the grapes to develop their qualities to the maximum.
Winemaking
The first step consists of harvesting and destemming the fruit. After the extraction of the must, a pre-fermentation maceration takes place, which lasts approximately seven days. This part of the process is essential to achieve the distinctive characteristics of the wine.
Once the alcoholic fermentation is complete, malolactic fermentation takes place in French and American oak barrels, culminating in two years of ageing. The result is simply unbeatable.
Taste
On the nose, its aroma is reminiscent of red fruits. On the palate, its flavour is elegant, structured and dry, with a pleasant level of acidity. It is a robust wine, with a long finish and fine tannins.
Distinction and elegance in every glass
The main characteristic of this wine is precisely its fresh and fruity taste, which is wonderfully combined with the woody tones, characteristic of its ageing. Moreover, the methods used in its production, which combine tradition and modern winemaking techniques, will please even the most demanding palates.
Due to its organoleptic characteristics, we recommend serving it as an accompaniment to cured meats, hams and strong cheeses, such as Roquefort.
And you, do you dare to try it? It will undoubtedly become one of your favourites!
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