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Artuke El Escolladero Rioja 2024
$165.00
($165.00 Before Tax)
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Description
In Short
A structured Tempranillo from high-altitude Rioja with dark cherry, tobacco leaf, and mineral precision that rewards patience.
Quick Facts
- Region: Rioja, Spain
- Vineyard: El Escolladero
- Variety: Tempranillo
- Style: Medium-bodied red
- Best For: Cellaring, special occasions
Why We Stock It
Artuke's El Escolladero sits at the serious end of Rioja, built to age rather than drink young. The altitude and mineral-driven terroir give the wine a structure and clarity that sets it apart from riper valley-floor Riojas at this price point. It is the sort of bottle that rewards finding space in a cellar.
Tasting Profile
A wine of layers and restraint, with fine tannins and considerable complexity even at this early stage.
- Aroma: Dark cherry, plum, mineral, subtle oak spice
- Palate: Red fruit, tobacco leaf, licorice, elegant structure
- Structure & Finish: Fine-grained tannins, excellent acidity, long and refined finish
Winemaking
The wine is fermented and aged in oak, with the producer working toward a balance between extraction and freshness rather than heavy oak imprint. Specifics of vessel and time in wood are not confirmed for this vintage.
Serving & Pairing
Serve at 62 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit; decant for thirty minutes if opening now, though the wine will benefit from several years in bottle. Try it with roasted lamb, grilled beef with herbs, or aged hard cheeses. The acidity and tobacco notes cut through richness; the fine tannins won't overwhelm delicate proteins.
The Estate
Artuke is a grower and producer in Rioja whose work centers on high-altitude vineyards and a restrained approach to winemaking. The house prioritizes the character of the vineyard over heavy extraction or new oak.
Terroir
El Escolladero sits at elevation in the Rioja Alavesa subregion, where cooler conditions and mineral soils build wines of acidity and structure. The high altitude extends the growing season and heightens the wine's energy, a trademark of the best Alavesa sites.
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