Finca San Martín

The controlled budding process and moderate fruit set resulted in small, loose clusters, promoting proper ripening. During harvest, mild temperatures and northern breezes ensured healthy grapes of high quality, with yields lower than previous vintages. The resulting wines exhibit balanced alcohol, good acidity, and tannin levels, highlighting their excellent aging potential.

100% Tempranillo grapes selected from our Vallecilla, Camino de Laguardia, San Martinn I and San Martin II vineyards in the foothills of Sierra de Cantabria.

Hand-harvested into small crates, with cluster selection in the vineyard. Grapes are transported to the winery for natural alcoholic and malolactic fermentation. Aged for 16 months in our own American oak barrels (60% new) and second-use French oak barrels (40%). During this period, we carried out three traditional rackings by candlelight, transferring the wine from barrel to barrel manually to separate sediment and avoid aggressive filtration. Bottled in May 2024.

Vivid cherry red color with medium-high depth and an intense ruby hue at the rim. On the nose, it surprises with its high aromatic intensity, characteristic of Rioja Alavesa, with notes of blackberries, raspberries, and red cranberries. These intertwine with pleasant hints of clove, vanilla, roasted coffee, caramel, and sweet licorice. On the palate, it stands out for its balance, finesse, and pleasant mouthfeel, thanks to its soft, approachable tannins that lead to a fruit-forward, expressive finish. Fine, expressive, and well-balanced.

Sausages, snacks, starters, hefty first courses and meats in general.