Artuke 2023 Rioja

Artuke is a project created by the two brothers Arturo and Kike, when they took over the business from their parents and went on to bottle themselves and push the boundaries of Rioja. Following their belief in what their land can do, and knowing the quality of their fruit, they decided to forego the Rioja classification system. They wanted to follow a more self-determining progression in elaborating the wine, rather than confining themselves to the timing and barrel aging regulations required by the Rioja DO. An utterly delicious bargain made from 90% Tempranillo and 10% Viura from Artuke's organically farmed family estate in the Rioja Alavesa, this entry-level young Rioja is a steal at the price! Made in the traditional, refreshing (pre-barrel aging) style of Rioja, whole cluster fermented in concrete tanks for 3 months and moved to stainless steel. This is a traditionally-made Rioja with a freshness and juiciness that most wines of the region don't have. Keep a bottle chilling in the fridge to pair with everything from pizza to paellas!  -Elena Angerman