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Esteban Martín | Aragón, Spain

Esteban Martín, Oak 12, 2019

Esteban Martín, Oak 12, 2019

  • Red Still
  • 75.0cl
  • 14.5%
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Garnacha, Tempranillo
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The 2019 Esteban Martín Oak 12 reveals a sophisticated blend of black cherries, chocolate, and spices, all enhanced by 12 months of oak aging. Its refined tannins and elegant structure make it a standout choice for pairing with grilled meats or aged cheeses.

  • ❖ ABV: 14.5%

Grapes

Garnacha, Tempranillo

Vintage report

The 2019 growing season in Aragón delivered exactly what the region's hearty varietals needed: a properly hot summer that stressed the vines just enough without frying them entirely. Spring arrived with decent rainfall to fill the soil reserves, then stepped aside for a long, dry stretch that forced roots deep and concentrated flavours. The harvest ran later than some recent years, giving grapes time to develop the kind of phenolic ripeness that separates decent Garnacha from the stuff that makes you sit up and pay attention.

What emerged from the cellars shows Aragón at its most compelling: Garnacha with real substance and spice, Tempranillo that's structured without being severe, and Cariñena that actually tastes like something other than tannin soup. The wines carry more flesh than the lean 2017s but avoid the sometimes jammy exuberance of 2018. Most are drinking beautifully now, offering that sweet spot where primary fruit meets the first whispers of development, though the best examples from higher altitude sites will reward patience until 2027 or beyond.

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OUR GROWERS

Esteban Martín

Bodegas Esteban Martín was founded in 2003 by Miguel Antonio Esteban and Asuncíon Martín. The 400-hectare winery is located in Zaragoza at the foot of the Sierra de Algairen mountains. Family and sustainability are at the heart of the family’s winemaking philosophy. Thirty percent of their vineyards are dedicated to organic grapes and all of their wines are vegan certified. Their estate is located in the Cariñena Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) region, whose wines have aptly earned the nickname Vino de las Piedras, or ‘Wine of Stones.’ These wines have great character and flavour thanks to the region’s rocky terrain, extreme temperature fluctuations throughout the year, and prevailing northerly wind, known locally as the ‘cierzo’.

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