Bodega Martinez Lacuesta

Being a foundational producer of one of the world’s most iconic wine regions is not something many can claim. But so does Bodegas Martínez Lacuesta, one of the Centenarian Wineries of La Rioja, responsible for inscribing the region in the wine canon and defining its classical styles. Founded in 1895 by Don Félix Martínez Lacuesta (Haro, 1873 – 1922), the winery, now with the fourth generation at its helm, remains family-run and true to the founder’s ethos: relentless faithfulness to the traditional wisdom and local terroirs, while continuously investing on modern expertise. Even if synonymous with classical Rioja, Martínez Lacuesta has also become a beacon of innovation and creativity, developing new products that have introduced a younger, wider audience to the wines of Rioja. It was with this very same pioneering spirit that second generation Emiliano Martínez Lacuesta travelled the Americas in the early 20th century, opening new markets and establishing the company’s name on both sides of the ocean.