Torre de Ona Martelo, Rioja DOCa, Spain 2015

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I found a very complete 2015 Finca Martelo that followed the style and the quality path of the previous vintages. The release of this wine was an important milestone for Torre de Oa, where they look for the typicity of Rioja Alavesa through a blend of old-vine Tempranillo with 6% other varieties (Mazuelo, Garnacha and even white Viura). 2015 was a healthy harvest, and the wine shows a nice combination of power and elegance. It’s clean and modern but with a traditional twist, some developed aromas and very fine chalky tannins from the limestone-rich soils.

94 Pts Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate