Profile of Martúe Winery
Martúe is one of the most exciting wines to have emerged from the very up and coming wine
region of La Mancha. The region of La Mancha has traditionally been known as a region
producing vast quantities of dire wine, quantity rather than quality. This has changed
in recent years, with Alejandro Fernandez (of La Pesquera) launching the new winery of El
Vinculo, Martinez Bujanda (of Rioja fame), launching Finca Antigua, and of many newcomers,
flushed with new confidence, investment and above all, huge ambition. Martúe is one of these
"newcomers". Fausto Gonzalez planted vines back in 1990, as he realized the untouched
potential in the area. He dug up the lackluster "Airen" grapes (responsible for fairly
drab, bulk wine) and planted Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, merlot, Chardonnay, and of course,
Tempranillo, Spain's noble grape.
Martúe made a decision to produce a quality wine at accessible prices for every day drinking.
Spain is awash with "Vinos de Autor", a term suggesting wines that are works of art.
Huge prices are usually what these wines also mean, and Martúe realized there was a huge
hole in the market for good value top quality wines. Well, they have succeeded. On a recent
visit to this lovely estate, we were extremely impressed with the ambition, talent and
excellent wines made by this Castilian team. The concept of "single vineyards" in La Mancha
is very new, and Fausto has had to fight to earn respect for his wines, associated with the
reputation of the appellation. The winery is designed "hacienda" style, like an old Colonial
mansion, although it is quite new. The vineyards surround the estate, Chateaux-style. There
is a beautiful tasting room, very homey. We tasted all of the wines and can only report good
things. The winery is still finding its way in the market and in its own shoes, and we are
hugely optimistic that Martúe will become very well-known abroad.
If you would like Cellar Tours to organize a visit to this special winery as part of
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Wines
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| Martúe |
Rich red wine made with 35% Merlot, 25% Tempranillo, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Syrah. Aged in new French and American oak for 7 months. |
| Cuvée El Campanario |
100% Tempranillo, 18 months in oak |
| Cuvée El Palomar |
50%Tempranillo and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18 months in oak |
| Martúe Chardonnay |
Single vineyard (El Casar de la Guardia), oak fermented (new French oak), filtered slightly. Full bodied and aromatic. |
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Address:
Bodegas Martúe La Guardia S.A.
Address: Campo de La guardia s/n, 45760 La Guardia, Toledo, Spain
Tel: +34 925 12 33 33
Fax: +34 925 12 33 32
Website: www.martue.com
Email: bodegasenalguardia@martue.com
Winery Details
DO: La Mancha
Founded: 2002
Directors: Fausto Gonzalez and Julian Rodriguez
Winemaker: Ignacio de Miguel
Area under Vine: 85 ha own estate vineyards
Oak: French and American, both new
Age of Vines: 5-14 years
Grape Varietals: Tempranillo, cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, and Chardonnay
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