Gregorio Martínez Finca Mazuelo 2017 is one of the fantastic estate wines from the family winery located in Nalda, in one of the best areas of Rioja Alta due to its unique microclimate and altitude. This single-varietal red comes from La Dehesilla, a terroir of red clay and sandstone situated at 700 meters above sea level, which provided it with its characteristic freshness, finesse, and longevity.
Consumption features
Serving temperature
General features
Tasting notes
Cherry-colored with medium-high depth.
Fresh on the nose. Dominated by floral aromas (lilac, violet, hydrangea) that give way to earthy and fruity notes (blackberry). Swirling the glass intensifies the freshness and evokes memories of violet candy and red fruit with hints of lactic and mineral notes, over a balsamic background.
Fresh and light on the palate with a strong fruity (blackberry) and balsamic presence. Silky tannins and a very long finish, driven by high acidity. Pleasant aftertaste.
The winery
Winery
At the foothills of the Moncalvillo and Camero mountain ranges, on a privileged balcony overlooking the valleys of the Ebro and Iregua, lies the vineyard of Bodegas Gregorio Martínez, at an average altitude of 700 meters above sea level, in one of the highest areas of Rioja Alta.
The origins of the winery date back to the 1970s, led by Gregorio Martínez, a viticulturist who, over the years, consolidated the estate by bringing together parcels from the nearby areas of Logroño, Nalda, Sorzano, and Entrena. After his untimely death, the second and third generations of the family took over the estate, launching the winery as it is known today in 2001.
Bodegas Gregorio Martínez has a total of 40 hectares of vineyards, predominantly planted with tempranillo, featuring five distinct clones. The altitude of the vines, their northern orientation, and the composition of the soils in which they take root (red clay, sands, and sedimentary rocks) allow for the production of fine, distinguished wines with great aging potential.
The origins of the winery date back to the 1970s, led by Gregorio Martínez, a viticulturist who, over the years, consolidated the estate by bringing together parcels from the nearby areas of Logroño, Nalda, Sorzano, and Entrena. After his untimely death, the second and third generations of the family took over the estate, launching the winery as it is known today in 2001.
Bodegas Gregorio Martínez has a total of 40 hectares of vineyards, predominantly planted with tempranillo, featuring five distinct clones. The altitude of the vines, their northern orientation, and the composition of the soils in which they take root (red clay, sands, and sedimentary rocks) allow for the production of fine, distinguished wines with great aging potential.