Single-vineyard expressions from top Rioja-based winery
Artadi is one of the finest and most symbolic producers in the Rioja region. However, recently they made a shock decision to leave the Rioja appellation, seeking greater freedom in their production and more precision in their wines.
The decision was based on their view that Rioja is too extensive, and almost vague – such a large area, with such diverse concepts of preparation and such a wide range of different quality levels.
Artadi want to take a more Burgundian approach, making remarkable single vineyard wines free from the rigid regulations of the appellation’s governing body.
With a history of receiving fantastic critic reviews, Artadi still seek to make amazing wines with personality, nuances and emphasis on the terroir.
In contrast with many more traditional producers in Rioja, Artadi insists on using French rather than American oak to age its wines. This gives a more delicate touch from the oak and allows the character of the Tempranillo grape and the terroir to take centre stage.
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El Carretil Vineyard
100% Tempranillo planted in Laguardia in 1975. Clay-limestone soils set on a sandstone rock with calcareous sediments in the highest areas.
Great depth and energy. Beautiful elegance and wonderful balance between ripeness and minerality. Clean, floral, serious. Fine tannins and the encompassing texture of a delicate wine. Beautiful elegance and freshness on the finish.
El Carretil, 2009 - 95 points
(Neil Martin, Wine Advocate)
£720 per 6 x 75cl Bottle UB (1 case)
El Carretil, 2010 - 94 points
(Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate)
£380 per 3 x 75cl Bottle UB (2 cases)
El Carretil, 2010 - 94 points
(Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate)
£760 per 6 x 75cl Bottle UB (1 case)
El Carretil, 2011 - 93+ points
(Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate)
£720 per 6 x 75cl Bottle UB (3 cases)
El Carretil, 2012 - 95+ points
(Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate)
£720 per 6 x 75cl Bottle UB (4 cases)
La Poza de Ballesteros Vineyard
100% Tempranillo planted in Elvillar de Alava in 1960. The soil is poor and pale-brown pigmented with white stains, which are lime formations. Its structure is quite homogeneous: clay-limestone and limestone.
A vineyard that provides us with powerful and ripe wines. Concentration and intense well-ripened and seasoned fruit. Rounded with fine-grained tannins. Expressive and direct with a long finish.
La Poza de Ballesteros, 2009 - 92 points
(Neal Martin, Wine Advocate)
£420 per 6 x 75cl Bottle UB (1 case)
La Poza de Ballesteros, 2010 - 93 points
(Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate)
£450 per 6 x 75cl Bottle UB (2 cases)
La Poza de Ballesteros, 2012 - 93 points (Wine Advocate)
(Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate)
£390 per 6 x 75cl Bottle UB (6 cases)
La Poza de Ballesteros, 2013 - 92+ points
(Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate)
£310 per 6 x 75cl Bottle UB (1 case)
La Poza de Ballesteros, 2014 - 91 points
(Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate)
£310 per 6 x 75cl Bottle UB (3 cases)
Pagos Viejos Vineyard
A blend from different plots of old-vine Tempranillo (50+ yrs old), from the villages of Laguardia, Elvillar and Leza. Fermented in open wooden vats and aged for fifteen months in French oak barrels.
Complex aromas of black fruits and oak. Balanced and elegant on the palate, with touches of spice. Superb depth and an enveloping finish.
Pagos Viejos, 2000 - 94 points
(Robert Parker, Wine Advocate)
£320 per 6 x 75cl Bottle UB (2 cases)
Pagos Viejos, 2001 - 97 points
(Robert Parker, Wine Advocate)
£395 per 6 x 75cl Bottle UB (2 cases)
Pagos Viejos, 2005 - 95 points
(Jay Miller, Wine Advocate)
£355 per 6 x 75cl Bottle UB (1 cases)
Pagos Viejos, 2006 - 94 points
(Jay Miller, Wine Advocate)
£330 per 6 x 75cl Bottle UB (9 cases)
Pagos Viejos, 2009 - 95 points
(Neal Martin, Wine Advocate)
Pagos Viejos, 2010 - 94 points
(Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate)
£310 per 6 x 75cl Bottle UB (1 case)
Pagos Viejos, 2011 - 93 points
(Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate)
£275 per 6 x 75cl Bottle UB (2 cases)
Pagos Viejos, 2012 - 94 points
(Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate)
£310 per 6 x 75cl Bottle UB (7 cases)
Pagos Viejos, 2013
£250 per 6 x 75cl Bottle UB (1 case)
Valdegines Vineyard
100% Tempranillo planted in Laguardia in 1989. A 7 hectare plot with two distinguished areas - hillside with shallow soils and sandstone rock and terraces with deeper and cooler soils. Clay-limestone soils and an East exposure.
Intense fruit, but fresh. Defined and structured with clear and delicate flavours. Elegant and nuanced, subtle and insinuating, cool and harmonious. A soft texture and well-integrated velvety tannins.
Valdegines, 2009 - 92 points
(Neal Martin, Wine Advocate)
£210 per 6 x 75cl Bottle UB (1 case)
Valdegines, 2010 - 93 points
(Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate)
£210 per 6 x 75cl Bottle UB (3 cases)
Valdegines, 2012 - 92 points
(Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate)
£210 per 6 x 75cl Bottle UB (2 cases)
Valdegines, 2015 - 93 points
(Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate)
£210 per 6 x 75cl Bottle UB (1 case)
El Pison Vineyard
100% Tempranillo planted in Laguardia in 1945. A 2.4 hectare vineyard, nestled in a small depression protected by a natural stone barrier and settled on sandstone bedrock. Clay-limestone soil with strong structure.
Subtle minerality, fine fruit, complexity and delicate spices and smooth, caressing tannins. A wine of energy and complexity; with a natural elegance that provokes deep sensations.
Vina El Pison, 2009 - 94 points
(Neal Martin, Wine Advocate)
£900 per 6 x 75cl Bottle UB (1 case)
Viñas de Gain
100% Tempranillo from selected vineyards and aged in oak barrels with traditional aging techniques. From vineyards located in the villages of Laguardia and Elvillar de Álava: Castejones, Verdecillo, Carracuesta, El Cerradillo, Los Mazuelos, Las Ventas, Paulejas, Parredonda, Santa Águeda, Valmayor and Majadales.
Can be drunk both young and with time in the bottle. Aromas and flavours of fresh and delicate red fruits. Sweet and subtle tannins and a velvety texture.
Vinas de Gain, 2010 - 91 points
(Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate)
Vinas de Gain, 2012 - 91 points
(Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate)
£155 per 6 x 75cl Bottle UB (1 case)
Vinas de Gain, Magnum, 2003 - 93 points
(Robert Parker, Wine Advocate)
£170 per 6 x 1.5L Magnum UB (1 case)
Vinas de Gain, Magnum, 2006 - 92 points
(Jay Miller, Wine Advocate)
£260 per 6 x 1.5L Magnum UB (1 case)
Grandes Añadas Reserva Especial
Only produced during the very best vintages with grapes sourced from the estate’s finest vineyards. An intense, incredibly complex wine with tons of cellaring potential and great rarity.
Amazing richness, a fabulous smoky, black fruit-scented nose. Full-bodied, extraordinary richness, layers of fruit, beautifully integrated acidity, tannin, and oak, and a great finish. A wine that must be tasted to be believed.
Grandes Anadas Reserva Especial, 1994 - 96 points
(Robert Parker, Wine Advocate)
