At Familia Martínez Bujanda, four generations of winemakers have grown vines and made wines with a character of their own. A few years ago, we decided to start making white wine. Is there a better place to do so than the very heart of the DO Rueda? In our winery Finca Montepedroso we make white wine exclusively from Verdejo grapes, using native … [Read more...] about Finca Montepedroso Verdejo: a wine that embodies the authentic character of Rueda
Finca Antigua: Outstanding vintage expected for 2018
Sometimes it is written in the stars and all the pieces that make the winemaking jigsaw puzzle, come together. This is what has happened at Finca Antigua. Thanks to a very nice summer and an ideal, almost textbook, weather, the vintage this year will be fabulous across DO La Mancha and particularly, in our estate. In the words of Lauren Rosillo, … [Read more...] about Finca Antigua: Outstanding vintage expected for 2018
The terroir, or the influence of a unique environment on a wine’s traits
As a wine enthusiast, you must have heard the word ‘terroir’ many times, since it is one of the most widely used – though not always understood – wine-related words. What does the term ‘terroir’ mean exactly? The French word ‘terroir’ refers to the set of factors affecting the crops, such as the type of soil and terrain, the climate, the … [Read more...] about The terroir, or the influence of a unique environment on a wine’s traits
Come join our Barrel Club
Familia Martínez Bujanda offers customers the chance to enjoy exclusive wines that are not available in the market. These wines are carefully selected for their quality from the winery’s best vintages, and are then aged in our premises to make fine wines that live up to the expectations of the most demanding wine connoisseurs. According to the … [Read more...] about Come join our Barrel Club
Why do wines tend to be stored in dark bottles?
In the world of wine there is an established practice that consists in keeping wine in dark bottles. You must probably have noticed that wines come in dark green or amber bottles. Have you ever wondered why? Where does this tradition come from? Actually, there is more than one reason. Apparently, in the past, making clear glass was almost … [Read more...] about Why do wines tend to be stored in dark bottles?