Vina Orce Crianza

Viña Orce Crianza is produced by Bodegas Martínez Sáez, a family winery founded in the early 1990s by Ángel Martínez López. Its vineyards are situated at Finca San José, in Villarrobledo, within Spain's La Mancha wine region.

Made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo grapes grown in the winery's own vineyards, the wine reflects the distinctive character of central Spain.

The grapes are harvested early in the morning during the first week of October to preserve their freshness. Following temperature-controlled fermentation, the wine is separated from its skins after approximately 18 days.

It is then aged for 12 months, primarily in French oak barrels with a smaller proportion of American oak, undergoing malolactic fermentation during this period. After bottling, the wine rests for several additional months to develop a smoother and more harmonious character.

The wine displays an intense cherry-red colour with ruby edges and subtle brick-red reflections, offering a bright and attractive appearance.

On the nose, it reveals expressive aromas of ripe plums and blackberries, complemented by delicate spices and notes of Mediterranean scrubland. The oak influence is beautifully integrated, adding elegance and aromatic complexity.

On the palate, the wine is full-flavoured, fleshy and well-structured, with tannins balanced by refreshing acidity. Its rich fruit character combines harmoniously with subtle oak and spice notes.

The finish is intense and persistent, leaving a lasting impression of ripe fruit and refined complexity.

Viña Orce Crianza is an excellent accompaniment to traditional Spanish cuisine, particularly Iberian cured meats, Spanish sausages, semi-cured cheeses and grilled beef.

Its structured tannins and rich fruit flavours also complement roasted lamb, braised beef, hearty meat stews and mushroom dishes.

For Chinese cuisine, it pairs particularly well with black pepper beef, roasted duck, braised pork, cumin lamb and richly seasoned beef dishes.

2020 vintage received 87 points from Guía Peñín, recorded in its 2025 tasting.