Winemaker

Sergio Martinez

Discipline: Winemaker
Based in: Jerez de la Frontera, Spain
Venue: Lustau · Winery

Made By record

Awards & recognition

1 total

1 winner

IWInternational Wine ChallengeWinnerFortified Winemaker of the Year2025

i. Biography

Sergio Mart has been Cellar Master at Bodegas Lustau in Jerez de la Frontera since 2016, and in that same year he also took on the winemaker role at the bodega. Those two posts place the cellar, and the work of turning it into wine, at the center of his record. In a house where time, patience, and precision shape style, Mart’s contribution is measured in consistency: work repeated, assessed, and refined over years rather than announced in sudden turns.

The Path

Since 2016, Sergio Mart has held both winemaker and Cellar Master responsibilities at Bodegas Lustau. The pairing of those roles ties his practice directly to the rhythms of the bodega in Jerez de la Frontera and to the demands of sherry production itself. The line of work is one of continuity, with the same house, the same cellars, and the same pursuit of character in the wine holding the frame.

The Work Today

Since 2016, Mart has held the Cellar Master title at the Jerez de la Frontera house, where the work is shaped by constancy, shared purpose, and attention to detail. He describes the process in collective terms, pointing to the daily discipline that supports the wines and the people behind them. “Thanks to our commitment to quality and the daily work we do at the winery, we have ensured that all our new ranges are awarded gold.” The emphasis stays on repetition, care, and the accumulation of decisions made well.

Career - winemaker — Bodegas Lustau (2016–present) - Cellar Master — Bodegas Lustau (2016–present)

Signature

Sergio's signature wines include Amontillado Botaina Limited Edition 2025 and PX Murillo Centenario. Together they indicate the range and depth associated with his work at Bodegas Lustau, with each wine reflecting a Cellar Master attentive to expression, structure, and enduring style.

In Their Words “It is a great honour to receive this award once again. The prize is a recognition of the work put in by the whole team that makes up Bodegas Lustau.” “Thanks to our commitment to quality and the daily work we do at the winery, we have ensured that all our new ranges are awarded gold.”

Acclaim

Sergio's honors include Best Fortified Winemaker in the World. Set against a career anchored at Bodegas Lustau since 2016, the award adds another layer to the recognition attached to his name, while still pointing back to the collaborative culture he identifies first: the team, the winery, and the patient work that shapes both.

FAQ What is Sergio Mart's current role? As of 2026, Sergio Mart is Cellar Master. What recognition has Sergio Mart received? Best Fortified Winemaker in the World (2025).