COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Viura
PRODUCER
Finca Allende
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Martires 2016 is a white wine from Finca Allende, produced from 100% Viura grapes grown in the single vineyard 'Finca Mártires' in Rioja Alta. The vineyard, planted in 1970, features clay-loam and sandy loam soils at an elevation of 400-450 meters. Finca Allende, founded by Miguel Ángel de Gregorio, is known for its commitment to terroir-driven winemaking and the exploration of indigenous grape varieties. This wine is a testament to the potential of old-vine Viura from a specific parcel.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes are from a vineyard planted in 1970.
Fact 02
Fermented and aged in new French oak barrels.
Fact 03
Production is limited to just 2,100 bottles.
Fact 04
Often compared to Grand Cru Burgundy.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Martires 2016 begins with a gentle pressing of the Viura grapes, followed by a 48-hour static settling of the must. Fermentation takes place in new French oak barrels over about 24 days at 20°C, with indigenous yeasts used in some vintages. The wine then ages for nine months in new French oak, with four of those months spent on lees, including regular battonage. The harvest is manual, with subsequent manual selection of bunches, and sustainable viticultural practices are employed.
