Paul T HB

9.4

For the price👍🏼
Winery notes as follows

Based in the Southern Rioja Alta village of Badarán, Martínez Alesanco is bodega producing expressive, regionally specific wines at very reasonable prices. They are entirely self reliant in grapes, all of which are grown in their home village of Badarán, one of the coldest zones of Rioja Alta. The vineyards are closer to the Sierra de la Demanda mountains, a range whose elevation and snow-covered peaks are even more dramatic than the Sierra Cantabria range to the north. Martínez Alesanco's Blanco is made from equal parts Viura, White Tempranillo, Malvasia, and Sauvignon Blanc in iron-rich clay soils. In fact, this red-tinged, iron-laden clay marks the wines as noticeably as it does the homes and structures of this structures of this off-the-beaten-path, soulful Rioja village. Given the coolness of the harvest combined with Badarán's unique colder climate, this is a zippy and bone dry white that makes for a perfect aperitivo or foil to fresh oysters, sushi, anchoas, jamon, you name it. Crisp, lively, ever so drinkable white. — 4 years ago

Edo Wachters

9.2

El Puntido from Viñedos de Páganos is a 100% Tempranillo red wine from Rioja.
It is fresh, fruitforward with dark red fruits and quite some depth and length. Viñedos de Páganos is one of the many estates of the Eguren family, winemakers in Rioja with a 150 year history, amongst which Sierra Cantabria, San Vicente and La Nieta. — 4 years ago

Urgell

9.3

San Vicente de la Barquera — 5 years ago

Peter Sultan

9.0

Surprise Rioja, in that Rioja Alta & Lopez fans( CVNE, Monte Real, & Sierra Cantabria also rate) such as me think solipsistically—nothing else exists. This does. — 5 years ago

with Owen

Neal Ferry

9.0

Great, Outstanding value — 7 years ago

Andrew Whittle

Co-Owner/Director Summit Estate Wines

8.9

White peach & pear - good balance - great value — 8 years ago

Paul T HB

9.4

Off the truck into the freezer & into the glass. Buy a case if you can find it.
K&L and
Winery notes, Based in the Rioja Alta village of Badarán, Martínez Alesanco is a truly original bodega producing tasty, characterful wine for laughably low prices. They grow all their own grapes in their home village of Badarán, one of the coldest zones of Rioja Alta. The vineyards are closer to the Sierra de la Demanda mountains, a range whose elevation and visible snow covered peaks are even more dramatic than the Sierra Cantabria range to the north. Martínez Alesanco's Rosado is made from Garnacha and white Viura grapes in a typical "clarete" style for which this river valley is justly famous (the vineyards that Muga sources for their popular rosé are not too far away). Bright red berries, juicy blood orange and ripe citrus fruit combine to produce this mouthwatering, delicious rosé. You simply must try this one. — 4 years ago

Allison Lyzenga

9.1

Deep garnet; medium intensity aromas of black currant, black plum, blueberry, plum skin, purple flower, baking spices; dry, medium plus acid, medium tannins, medium alcohol, medium body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; long finish, delicious concentrated flavors, ripeness perfectly balanced with acidity, wonderful — 4 years ago

Kerri

9.2

Tasty and crisp Rosé! A good one on a day that makes me feel like spring is coming soon! — 5 years ago

Marc S

9.0

Smooth, fruity (strawberries) and dry; chocalate chip cookie in the end. Very good with veggie pumpkin meal from the oven. — 7 years ago

Chris Rush

9.0

Hints of vanilla are a real delight. — 7 years ago

Jenn Byrnes

9.7

Smooth- 11.99 well spent — 8 years ago

Peter Sultan

9.2

Wanted to try the '08 as not a flagship year but such a consistent & value driven producer. All smoothed edges & suave fruit. Feels like drinking window is now. Perfect pre Cantabria Seleccion Privada '96 foil as well. — 8 years ago

with Paul and Owen

Martinez

9.3

Blend of Tempranillo (80%), Garnacha (15%) and Graciano (5%) from the El Bosque vineyard, hence its name. Located at the foothills of the Sierra de Cantabria, this vineyard was historically known as Viña Borgoña due to the presence of Pinot Noir. Aged for 5 years in oak. Elegant, serious wine. Dark ruby, orange hues. Complex nose with aromas of dark fruit, leather, herbs (fennel, mint, licorice), dark chocolate, cedar and smoke. Fresh, lots of red fruit on the palate. High acidity. 2005 and still so young. — 4 years ago

Charles Mires

9.4

Outstanding on day1. — 4 years ago

Justin Burden

9.1

Great bang for the buck. — 4 years ago

Peter Sultan

9.0

The reviews say that it’s over Oaked and imbalanced at least in this vintage but I disagreed. This is still quite tight and while it’s no Rioja Alta, it’s still quite good. — 5 years ago

Jordi Pazo

9.0

Vila. Avançades 2017. 296,45
25.06.18 — 7 years ago

Anna Marie Dos Remedios

9.0

Beauty in the structure of this vintage with quite a bit of American Oak up front. Juicy berries on the backend. Visited this winery in April of 2016 and was struck by the amazing architecture by Santiago Calatrava, surrounded by the Sierra de Cantabria mountains... definitely worth the visit. — 8 years ago

Raniero

9.0

Rotondo, corposo, buon profumo ma troppo alcolico.
— 8 years ago