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| 2018 Artadi Vina El Pison (750ml) | ||
| Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More Whether viewed as a simple rebellion or an act of treason, esteemed producer Bodegas Artadi sent shockwaves throughout Rioja in 2015 when they left the appellation. With the belief that the uniqueness of their wines was being diminished by the mass-produced regional blends sanctioned by the Rioja DOC, Artadi's bold move allowed them the freedom to produce wines that fully express their site-specific origins. But while the 93pt entry level 2018 Artadi Viñas de Gain and the prestigious flagship 99pt 2018 Artadi Il Pison may not bear the official Rioja designation on their labels, the pedigree of these wines cannot be denied, each offering exceptional quality and incredible value. The Artadi story began in 1985 when the prime coop vineyards belonging to a group of local growers in the Rioja Alavesa sub-region were purchased by the visionary Juan Carlos López de Lacalle, who recognized the vineyards' untapped potential. Juan Carlos introduced a philosophy of sustainability and an emphasis on terroir, leading him to separately vinify the grapes from each vineyard to preserve their uniqueness based on soil, aspect and altitude, leading to the Bodega's first 100pt Robert Parker review in 2004. As the introduction to Artadi's range of Tempranillo based wines, the 2018 Viñas de Gain is a blend of various parcels ranging from 20-30 yeas, displaying rich vibrant red fruit with a firm, powerful structure and the signature Alavesa dusty minerality. The source for the legendary Artadi El Pison is an unassuming singular 2.4 hectare site of the same name in Laguardia at 480 meters, planted in 1945 on deep calcareous clay soils. Aged for 15 months in French oak, the magnificent 2018 Artadi El Pison offers an impeccable balance of dark fruit, spice and acidity with a powerful, never-ending finish, boasting massive structure and promising longevity for decades to come. As the entry level offering in Artadi's range, the 2018 Artadi Viñas de Gain displays impressive purity of fruit with layers of flavors reminiscent of Burgundian complexity and at under $20, impressive value as well. As the top rated single-vineyard wine in Rioja if not all of Spain with extremely limited production, the 2018 Artadi El Pisón is a rare collectible, standing shoulder to shoulder among the world's great red wines, and according to the Wine Advocate's Luis Gutierrez, "superb." Two sensational wines from one of Spain's greatest estates, worthy of a place on the table and in the cellar, offered at the best prices on the market. | ||
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| 2018 Artadi El Carretil (750ml) | ||
| Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More As a pioneer at the forefront of transforming the region, Bodegas y Viñedos Artadi has continued to produce exceptional terroir-driven Tempranillo after its dramatic departure from the official Rioja DOC in 2015. From its entry level 93pt 2018 Artadi Viñas de Gain to the limited release 99pt 2018 Artadi El Pison, Artadi has risen from its origins as a local co-op to produce an impeccable range of highly rated Tempranillo wines founded on the uniqueness of its individual vineyards, under the groundbreaking leadership of Juan Carlos López de Lacalle. After taking the reins at the coop vineyards in Rioja Alavesa in the early 1990s, the visionary Juan Carlos set about converting the estate's 85 hectares to sustainable viticulture, vinifying each plot separately and leading to the Bodegas' first 100pt Robert Parker review in 2004. Sourced from 20-30 year old vines, the sensational 2018 Artadi Viñas de Gaín faithfully reflects the unique landscape of Laguardia at an exceptional value, exhibiting Alavesa's characteristic vibrant red fruit and its signature dusty minerality. Artadi's single vineyard offerings also include the 94pt 2018 Valdeginés, sourced from 7 hectares of east-facing old vine vineyards in Laguardia and exhibiting rich, concentrated fruit and elegant velvet tannins, and the 97pt 2018 El Carretil, a southwest-facing 5.3 hectare plot 500 meters above sea level, with vines averaging over 60 years and limestone soils contributing a backbone of minerality layered with rich, bold fruit. Sourced from a 2.4 hectare site at 480 meters, planted in 1945 in deep calcareous clay soils, the magnificent 2018 Artadi El Pison offers an impeccable balance of dark fruit, spice and acidity with a powerful, never-ending finish, aged for 15 months in French oak and promising longevity for decades to come. Now run by Juan Carlos López de Lacalle's son Carlos, Artadi continues the upward trajectory of its revolutionary founder, producing this range of impeccably produced Tempranillos that offer "superb energy" according to Vinous critic Josh Raynolds while fully expressing their site-specific origins. Although they may not bear the official Rioja designation on their labels, the outstanding pedigree of these 2018 Artadi wines cannot be denied, making them worthy of a place on the table and in the cellar, and now offered at the best prices on the market. | ||
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| 2023 Artadi Vinas de Gain (750ml) | ||
| Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More "Overall, the 2023 Viñas de Gain delivers a compelling interplay of dark expression and agile structure..." - Joaquin Hidalgo, Vinous It's been a few vintages since we've seen this one-time Spanish best-seller, but the double 93-point 2023 Artadi Viñas de Gain reminds us why the wine and the estate have such a devoted legion of fans. If you're an Artadi fan, you'll already know that this visionary estate has a tendency to buck the norms in Rioja, which leads to them declassifying the wines from the Rioja denominación, but these are still some of the most soulful and ambitious offerings you'll find. While the single-vineyard wines fetch big scores and big price tags to match, the Viñas de Gain has always been a stellar value driver, incorporating the exceptional winemaking of second-generation owner Carlos López de Lacalle with the prized terroirs around the villages of Laguardia and El Villar for a vivid, charming expression that satisfies almost everyone. In this vintage, Carlos tuned the winemaking and elevage toward the goal of crafting "fine-boned wines with freshness," as Wine Advocate puts is, and that's well evident in the 2023 VdG. "Broad yet fresh, combining juicy flow with fine, reactive tannins and notable energy," this is a sound representation of a movement that is finding real traction in modern Rioja, and with these kinds of results, Artadi is ready to reclaim its best-seller status in no time. | ||
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| 2019 Artadi El Carretil (750ml) | ||
| Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More Crafted by the renowned 100 pt. winemaker known for putting vineyard-driven Rioja on the map, the rich and elegant 94 pt. 2019 Artadi Vinas de Gain is a Rioja lovers' dream, a beautifully crafted Tempranillo offering lush aromas and vivid, pure flavors with a velvety, uplifted finish, incredibly bargain priced for stocking up to enjoy often. Founded as a local coop in Rioja Alavesa, Artadi has been transformed since the early 1990's under the groundbreaking leadership of fourth generation winemaker Juan Carlos López de Lacalle, crafting the Bodegas' first 100 pt. Rioja in 2004 and eventually leaving the Rioja DOC in 2015 to focus on its vineyard-expressive wines. Exhibiting the characteristic vibrant red fruit and dusty minerality that reflects its Alavesa terroir, the 2019 Vinas de Gain is sourced from Tempranillo vines ranging from 20 to 30 years of age, planted at altitudes between 450 and 700 meters in clay and limestone soils and all farmed organically. After overseeing the hand harvesting of grapes with strict selection, Juan Carlos aged the 2019 Vinas de Gain for 9 months in French barriques, yielding "a fresh, fruit-driven and juicy red" according to the Wine Advocate's Luis Gutierrez with smooth, silky tannins on a backbone of well-integrated oak. From a Rioja vintage called "a perfect year" by Decanter's Amaya Cervera, the outstanding 94 pt. 2019 Artadi Vinas de Gain reflects an undeniable pedigree, a pure expression of its unique Rioja Alavesa terroir meticulously crafted by one of Spain's most acclaimed winemakers, an incomparable value for Rioja lovers and anyone looking for a deliciously satisfying red wine to reach for again and again. | ||
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| 2021 Artadi Valdegines (750ml) | ||
| Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain | ||
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| 2021 Artadi Quintanilla (750ml) | ||
| Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain | ||
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| 2021 Artadi La Poza de Ballesteros (750ml) | ||
| Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain | ||
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| 2021 Artadi Vina El Pison (750ml) | ||
| Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain | ||
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| 2021 Artadi San Lazaro (750ml) | ||
| Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain | ||
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