Women in Wine: Maria Martinez-Sierra of Bodegas Montecillo

At the beginning of the summer, I had the chance to meet Maria Martinez-Sierra on her own turf at the Bodegas Montecillo winery in Spain's Rioja region. Maria is the larger than life winemaker that oversees all of the Bodegas Montecillo wine endeavors. She is exacting in her craft, humorous in heart and has a commanding, yet gracious presence. She is one of the true industry pioneers on many fronts. She has enjoyed over 30 years of winemaking experience and is well-respected as one of Europes’ top winemakers and a prominent ambassador for Spanish wines. Read more...