Bodegas Martín Códax

Martín Códax was established in 1985 in Cambados, in the Val do Salnés subzone of Galicia, by around 270 local winegrowers who pooled their resources to modernize winemaking in the region. The winery takes its name from Martín Códax, a medieval Galician troubadour whose poems rank among the oldest preserved works in the Galician-Portuguese language. Three years after its founding, the cooperative became a charter member of the newly established Rías Baixas DO in 1988, cementing its role as a foundational force in the appellation.

• Founded 1985 in Cambados, Val do Salnés, by approximately 270 winegrowers
• Named after a medieval Galician-Portuguese troubadour poet
• Founding member of Rías Baixas DO upon its establishment in 1988
• Pioneered temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation in Galicia during the 1980s and 1990s

Galicia's Atlantic maritime climate defines everything about how Albariño grows here. Winters average around 10°C and annual rainfall can reach 1,200 mm, producing the cool, humid conditions that give Albariño its signature freshness and aromatic lift. Vines are planted in granite-rich soils with alluvial deposits, which provide good drainage despite the high rainfall and contribute to the mineral character found in the wines. Harvest takes place in September using hand-harvesting methods to preserve fruit integrity.

• Cool, humid Atlantic climate with up to 1,200 mm of annual precipitation
• Winter temperatures average 10°C
• Granite-rich soils with alluvial deposits
• Hand-harvesting in September preserves fruit quality

The cooperative sources from approximately 550 winegrowing families across around 1,400 individual vineyard parcels, giving ninth-generation winemaker Luciano Amoedo considerable raw material to work with. The core style across all three brands, Códax, Burgáns, and Organistrum, relies on 100% Albariño. The entry-level Martín Códax Albariño is fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel for a crisp, fresh expression. Martín Códax Lías spends additional time aging on lees for added texture and complexity. At the top of the range, Organistrum is fermented in French oak, adding weight and a more structured profile to the grape's natural aromatics.

• Three brands: Códax, Burgáns, and Organistrum, all 100% Albariño
• Core wine fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel
• Martín Códax Lías aged on lees for greater texture
• Organistrum fermented in French oak for the most structured expression

Martín Códax is the leading producer in Rías Baixas by sales and exports to over 50 countries worldwide, making it one of the most internationally visible ambassadors for Galician wine. The winery holds the 'Sustainable Wineries for Climate Protection' certification, reflecting a commitment to environmental responsibility across its extensive network of grower partners.

• Leading producer in Rías Baixas DO by sales volume
• Exports to more than 50 countries
• Certified by the 'Sustainable Wineries for Climate Protection' program
• Works with approximately 550 winegrowing families