Winebow Producer Book

DO Rueda , Spain

WINERY OVERVIEW Finca Montepedroso was founded in 2008 by La Familia Martínez Bujanda, a family-owned collection of wineries that dates back to 1889. More than a century has passed since the family’s patriarch, Joaquín Martínez-Bujanda, started making wine; now his great-grandchildren, Carlos and Pilar, are carrying on the tradition. Traditionally Rioja producers, the Martínez-Bujanda family purchased the Finca Montepedroso vineyard to realize their dream of making fresh, aromatic whites from the high-altitude Verdejo vineyards of Rueda. Planted in 2002, Finca Montepedroso is a 62-acre single-estate vineyard at an altitude of 2,500 feet. The family vinifies their Verdejo in a small yet modern winery on the estate, continuing their tradition of producing family-owned estate wines. LOCATION OF VINEYARD The family chose to make Verdejo in the DO of Rueda rather than in another region such as La Mancha due to Rueda’s particular terroir. Despite its Continental climate, Rueda’s high-altitude vineyards and gravelly, nutrient-poor soil create an ideal environment for preserving acidity and producing fresh and complex whites. Finca Montepedroso is located about a mile north of the town of Rueda. WINEMAKING PHILOSOPHY La Familia Martínez Bujanda is committed to making wine from their own high-altitude old-vine vineyards in Spain’s best wine regions. Through a commitment to sustainable farming and modern technology, they continue a century-old tradition of producing top-quality, family-owned, estate wines.

DOValdeorras , Spain

Winery Overview Victor Fernández established Viña Somoza in 2001. His philosophy is to fully express the unique characteristics of the Godello grape by using the most advanced technical equipment, along with careful viticultural practices. Location of Vineyard The winery is situated in Galicia along the ancient Camino Real, where grape growing dates back to the Romans. The winery is tucked into the Cordillera Cantabrica Mountains in DO Valdeorras, (which translates as “Valley of Gold”). The soil is slate substratum irrigated by the River Sil providing fertile land for the vineyards. The climate is Mediterranean Continental, influenced by the Atlantic Ocean. Winemaking Philosophy Supervising Viña Somoza’s winemaking is well known oenologist, Fernando González. Precise grape selection, quick, careful transport to the winery and immediate pressing are prioritized to avoid early fermentation. The wine is fermented in French oak barrels to create a varietal wine bursting with floral notes, tropical fruit and the unique character of the Godello grape.