Torre de Ona Rioja Reserva Finca Martelo 2021 750ml

Name: Torre de Ona Rioja Reserva Finca Martelo 2021 750ml
Brand: Torre De Ona
SKU: 1030009
Price: 38.94 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 93.3 (6 reviews)

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Tasted once again, the 2021 Finca Martelo is mostly Tempranillo with around 5% other grapes, including Mazuelo, Garnacha and even white Viura, from three vineyards—Martelo, Camino de la Iglesia and Altos de Las Cuevas, the last two representing only 7% this year. For the first time, part of their Viñedos Artesanales wines were not bottled on their own. This wine will have more of these grapes from other vineyards in the future, and they are adding complexity to the wine. The grapes were cooled down to four degrees Celsius and put in the vats to macerate and warm up until fermentation started. Malolactic was in American and French oak barrels and lasted two months, and the wine completed an élevage of two years, 80% in American oak barrels and 20% in French ones. It’s ripe, gastronomic and elegant, with ripeness, 14.5% alcohol and the freshness of the year; it has the signature and the tannins from 2021, sweet and silky and very elegant. It’s very balanced and young and should develop nicely in bottle; as only the best vintages of the finest wines do, this has not moved an inch from last year. 80,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in June 2024.

Country: Spain
Region: La Rioja
Appellation: Rioja

Size: 750ml
Color: Red
Alcohol by Vol: 15.0%

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Torre De Ona

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Varietal

Tempranillo

There are plenty of notable native Spanish grapes which have made a big impression on the wine world at large, but none are as renowned or as widely loved as the Tempranillo varietal. This black skinned grape has been used for wine making for centuries, with several ancient civilizations noticing the fact that it is highly versatile and holds some delicious flavors and aromas, perfect for those looking for a powerful yet elegant grape for their wines. Tempranillo often causes winemakers some trouble, however, as it is highly susceptible to many diseases. Despite this, plenty continue to persevere with this varietal, as it is perfect for producing delicious and complex single variety and blended wines, packed full of classic Spanish flavors and plenty of aromatic and intense surprises.

Country

Spain

Ever since the Phoenicians and Romans brought their knowledge of vine cultivation to Spanish soils, the country's culture has grown alongside wine production, with wine being a vital part of Spanish identity and Spanish traditions. Each region of Spain has a wine quite distinct from the others, and it is produced by smallholders and families as much as it is by large companies and established wineries. From the relatively mild and lush regions of La Rioja to the arid plateaus that surround Madrid, grapes are grown in abundance for the now booming Spanish wine industry, and new laws and regulations have recently been put in place to keep the country's standards high. By combining traditional practices with modern technology, Spanish wineries are continuing to produce distinctive wines of great character, flavor and aroma, with the focus shifting in recent decades to quality over quantity.

Region

La Rioja

La Rioja is by far the most famous wine region of Spain, and remains one of the world's great wine producing regions, consistently offering deep, complex red wines of character and distinction, partly due to the fact that La Rioja benefits from excellent soils, rich in minerals and nutrients, and plenty of sunshine. The climatic conditions allow the fine grape varietals to reach full ripeness and express plenty of the best features of their terroir, making La Rioja wines some of the most interesting to have ever come out of Europe. The Cantabrian mountains to the north provide the perfect shelter from the colder, wetter influences of the Atlantic oceans, and in the beloved vineyards of La Rioja, wineries have been cultivating exceedingly flavorful Tempranillo grapes for generations for the inclusion in their fine single variety and blended wines.

Appellation

Rioja

Rioja, a renowned wine appellation in Spain, stands as an emblem of the country's winemaking heritage and innovation. What makes Rioja unique is its commitment to blending traditional and modern winemaking methods. Primarily crafted from Tempranillo, with Garnacha, Graciano, and Mazuelo as supporting players, Rioja wines showcase a remarkable balance of fruit, oak, and complex aging. Rioja's classification system, featuring Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva, delineates the aging periods, highlighting the region's dedication to quality. The use of American oak barrels imparts distinctive vanilla and coconut notes, contributing to Rioja's recognizable profile. The diverse terroir, from the high-altitude vineyards of Rioja Alta to the warmer Rioja Baja, adds depth and complexity to the wines. Exploring Rioja allows enthusiasts to savor the rich tapestry of Spanish winemaking, where historic bodegas coexist with modern practices, resulting in wines that seamlessly marry tradition and innovation, offering a glimpse into the soul of Spanish viticulture.

Ratings & Reviews

WA 95pts

Wine Advocate

Tasted once again, the 2021 Finca Martelo is mostly Tempranillo with around 5% other grapes, including Mazuelo, Garnacha and even white Viura, from three vineyards—Martelo, Camino de la Iglesia and Altos de Las Cuevas, the last two representing only 7% this year. For the first time, part of their Viñedos Artesanales wines were not bottled on their own. This wine will have more of these grapes from other vineyards in the future, and they are adding complexity to the wine. The grapes were cooled down to four degrees Celsius and put in the vats to macerate and warm up until fermentation started. Malolactic was in American and French oak barrels and lasted two months, and the wine completed an élevage of two years, 80% in American oak barrels and 20% in French ones. It's ripe, gastronomic and elegant, with ripeness, 14.5% alcohol and the freshness of the year; it has the signature and the tannins from 2021, sweet and silky and very elegant. It's very balanced and young and should develop nicely in bottle; as only the best vintages of the finest wines do, this has not moved an inch from last year. 80,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in June 2024.

JD 94pts

Jeb Dunnuck

From a special vineyard planted to 60+-year-old vines, the 2021 Finca Martelo is a field blend of 95% Tempranillo and the rest Graciano, Mazuelo, Garnacha, and Viura co-fermented together. Soft, earthy, and spicy in subtle black cherry and plum, it is medium-bodied and aged 24 months in French (20%) and American (80%) oak, made in a modern style for earlier approachability. It succeeds, reaching a lovely balance of elegant suppleness and length. Drink now through 2031.

JS 93pts

James Suckling

This shows good aging complexity with refined hazelnut chocolate, caramelized citrus, licorice, cloves and preserved plums. Firm and fine-grained, this has medium to full body and a long, structured finish. A blend of 95% tempranillo with mazuelo, garnacha and viura. The vineyard is over 60 years old. Drink from 2026.

VM 93pts

Vinous Media

The 2021 Finca Martelo (95% Tempranillo with small amounts of Mazuelo, Garnacha, Viura and Graciano; Rioja Alavesa) was aged for two years in barrel. On the nose, pristine plum and sour cherry lead, with subtle complexity that deepens over time. Juicy yet refined, the palate shows gently reactive tannins of high quality. Since I last tasted this, it has gained precision and should reward patience.

Winery Notes

Rated 93 - This blend of Temparnillo and 5% Mazuelo comes from three separate parcels in P ganos - Altos de Las Cuevas, Camino de la Iglesia and Martelo - and one in cooler Elvillar. Curated in American and 20% French oak, it marks a shift in style towards greater freshness, showing bright plum and red berry fruit flavours, fine tannins, scented oak sweetness and a mineral core. - Tim Atkin

WS 92pts

Wine Spectator

A sleek, harmonious red, this shows mouthwatering focus, with flavors of chopped black cherry and black raspberry, cedar, cocoa powder and wild rosemary framed by sculpted tannins. The tang of minerally iron and saline chimes on the finish. Drink now through 2035. 6,666 cases made.