Bodegas Martín Códax

Bodegas Martín Códax was founded in 1985 and was named after the most known Galician troubadour whose medieval poems, the oldest of Galician-Portuguese language with the original music, are preserved. In the poems, the troubadour sings to love and to the sea of our coastline.

Since it’s founding, Bodegas Martín Códax has grown and developed; always supporting its people, its land and its culture. The culture is promoted in more than 50 countries over the world.

A project that started with the dream and efforts of a group of winegrowers is now a reality and it is this reality which has let Bodegas Martín Códax become a symbol of Galician wines inside or outside of our borders/country.

Our vineyards, situated in small parcels, use the typical system of “emparrado” and are meticulously cared, advised by our viticulturalists in order to get the best possible quality.

Commitment with Salnés’ Valley

From the beginning Martín Códax established a dialogue and a link with the Salnés’Valley society, where its winery is located. The winery was founded thanks to the idea of a group of winegrowers; as a winery made by people for the people. Set up by 270 members, the winery also relies on the collaboration of 300 families whose grapes are supplied to us. As a big family, we work together in order to ensure our wines have the highest possible quality.

Commitment with the culture

Martin Códax is linked to art and culture because from the beginning, the winery has supported all types of cultural and art expressions; from the most traditional ones to the most vanguard in the last few years. In this way, the winery has taken Galician culture to all of the parts of the world where Martín Códax is available.

Commitment with the environment

Martín Códax focuses on the environment, always looking for the sustainable option and reducing its carbon footprint. Actually, its I+d+i projects are channeled to reduce the environmental impact in viticulture and to combat the effects of climate change. Promoting sustainability is an objective for all of the winery staff making this a priority of all the members of the enterprise.

Unique, with a strong identity, defined by our land and our terroir. That´s who we are, and how our wines are made. To be truthful to our essence is only possible through the hard work and passion of our families who have something in common: their love for the vine and our land. Each glass of our wines encloses the essence of the Atlantic Ocean, of who we are, our history, our traditions. A part of the greatness of our ocean awaits you in every bottle. The waves, their southing sound when you uncork our wine and start creating new memories. A reflection of who we are.

In 2005, Katia Álvarez began to manage the winemaking department. She is a winemaker graduate, although firstly she received her degree in agricultural engineering, specializing in Agriculture and food industries.

After acquiring strong experience in other appellations both national as international, she arrived to Martín Códax where she participates actively in I+d+i projects and in many speaking engagements around the world.