30/05/2025
Martín Códax is a prestigious and internationally renowned winery located in the heart of the wine region in Galicia, northwestern Spain. I have now been here multiple times over the past 10 years and they are innovating in various ways; building a sleek new visitors tasting rooms, crafting a traditional method sparkling wine, producing a tasting orange wine from Albariño (📸9), focussing on single plots and/or old vines (📸7-8). This sit alongside their caves (📸5-6) and the wonderful views of the atlantic ocean (📸4).
🎶Named after a legendary 13th-century Galician troubadour whose medieval songs celebrate love and the sea, the winery reflects a deep connection to the cultural and natural heritage of the region. Established in 1986 by 50 local grape growers, Martín Códax has since grown into a symbol of quality and innovation in Albariño wine production.
🪨Situated in the sub-region of Val do Salnés, Martín Códax benefits from the unique Atlantic microclimate, granite-rich soils, and ocean breezes that define the character of its wines.
🏭The cooperative model of Martín Códax, now comprises around 300 families of local winegrowers. Their meticulous attention to vineyard management, combined with cutting-edge technology in the winery, has earned Martín Códax both critical acclaim and a loyal global following.
🍷Top drop:
Arousa (📸8)Vineyard right on the ocean. Lick of oak, very salty, samphire, briney, very bright, focussed acidity, poised, bright. Light-medium focussed - lots of brightness and deft, long and elegant. Great label too. 93/100
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