Martínez Corta Reserva 2020 is a classic-style Rioja, very elegant, which has achieved no less than 94 points in Decanter, one of the most influential publications in the industry. Behind the Martínez Corta winery are four generations who have passed down the legacy of winemaking tradition. Its greatest asset is a carefully tended family vineyard with very old vines in Rioja Alta.
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General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
100% Tempranillo
Type of barrel
French oak barrels (age 3 to 5 years)
Type of bottle
Bordeaux Bottle
Barrel aging time
16 months
Capacity (cl)
75
Alcohol content (% vol.)
14.5
General Information
Martínez Corta Reserva 2020 originates from 100% tempranillo vineyards located in Uruñuela and Cenicero, on calcareous soils, at an average altitude of 500 m. After a manual harvest, fermentation took place over 15 days in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperature. The wine was then aged in French oak barrels (3 to 5 years old) for 16 months, and completed its maturation with a long period of bottle aging.
Founded in 2005, Bodegas y Viñedos Martínez Corta is backed by four generations of a family of winegrowers in Rioja Alta, specifically in the Uruñuela area. A family project that began with the planting of the first vineyards on the slopes located along the Najerilla riverbank, near the villages of San Asensio and Torremontalbo. Today, it encompasses 80 hectares of vineyards situated in a privileged area between the Ebro and Najerilla rivers. Most of these are very old and centenary vines, growing on poor yet healthy calcareous and clay soils, which encourage low yields of high quality.
The winery facilities, surrounded by vineyards, feature a distinctive octagonal layout. Their wine range respects the classic character of the region while being well-adapted to contemporary tastes. Currently, Martínez Corta is part of the Bornos Bodegas y Viñedos group.
Martínez Corta Reserva 2020 (D.O.Ca. Rioja) will be an excellent pairing for stewed beans with partridge or Beef Wellington.
Tasting notes
Color: Bright cherry red with medium-high intensity.
Aroma: Intense, complex, and highly expressive nose. Good fruit weight (blackberries, blueberries, plum, cassis) and aging notes with sweet hints of cinnamon and vanilla, accompanied by a fresh and elegant balsamic background.
Palate: Broad, elegant, smooth, very balanced, and powerful. Structured, persistent, and full-bodied.
The winery
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Founded in 2005, Bodegas y Viñedos Martínez Corta is backed by four generations of a family of winegrowers in Rioja Alta, specifically in the area of Uruñuela. A family project that began with the planting of the first vineyards on the slopes located on the banks of the Najerilla River, near the villages of San Asensio and Torremontalbo. Today, it has 80 hectares of vineyards situated in a privileged area, between the Ebro and Najerilla rivers. Most of them are very old, century-old vines that grow in poor, healthy soils, both calcareous and clayey, which promote low yields of high quality.
The winery's facilities, surrounded by vineyards, feature a distinctive octagonal layout. Its range of wines respects the classic character of the region, while being well-updated to contemporary tastes. Currently, Martínez Corta is part of the Bornos Bodegas y Viñedos group.