Artuke La Conenada Rioja 2024

In Short

Tempranillo from Rioja with cherry, plum, and tobacco leaf, structured and elegant with a persistent finish.

Quick Facts

• Region: Rioja, Spain
• Variety: Tempranillo
• Style: Medium-bodied red
• Best For: Dinner, special occasions

Why We Stock It

Artuke makes wines that sit at the intersection of traditional Rioja craft and contemporary refinement. At this price point, La Conenada offers the structure and aging potential that rewards patience without demanding it immediately. It's a wine for someone who wants complexity and balance over obvious fruit.

Tasting Profile

The wine opens with elegance and shows layers that unfold as it breathes.

• Aroma: Red berries, plum, tobacco leaf, subtle oak spice
• Palate: Cherry, leather, mineral notes, refined tannins, balanced acidity
• Structure & Finish: Medium body, long and persistent with dark fruit and toasted oak

Winemaking

Fermented and aged in a combination of French and American oak, allowing the wine to develop structure while maintaining freshness. The specific regime is not detailed by the producer, but the balance suggests restraint in oak influence.

Serving & Pairing

Serve at 62 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit. The wine does not require decanting but will open further over an hour in the glass. Try it with roasted lamb, beef with herb butter, or duck confit. It also pairs beautifully with aged hard cheese and cured meats, where the tannins and acidity anchor the richness.

The Estate

Artuke is a grower-producer working within the Rioja region, focused on expressing the character of their vineyards through careful winemaking rather than industrial scale. The wines reflect a philosophy of balance between tradition and modern technique.

Terroir

Rioja's limestone and clay soils, combined with continental influence and Atlantic moisture, create conditions for Tempranillo to develop depth and freshness. La Conenada shows the mineral backbone and structured tannins typical of the region's best sites, supported by the high-altitude vineyards where the vintage warmth is tempered by cool nights.