Artuke is a relatively small Rioja producer farming 22 hectares on the banks of the River Ebro in Rioja Alavesa. ‘Pies Negros’ aka ‘black feet’ is a traditionally vinified blend of Tempranillo (90%) and Graciano (10%) that sees 14 months maturation in barrel.
Stylistically, it is an attractive, easy drinking style of entry level Rioja that is made for contemporary Mediterranean cuisine.
2014 ARTUKE ‘PIES NEGROS’ RIOJAProducer: Bodegas y Vinedos Artuke
Variety: Tempranillo et al
Region: Rioja, Spain
ABV: 14.0%
Closure: Natural cork
Retail Price: $30.00
Date tasted: 21 September 2016
Tasting Note:
Bright cherry red. Bright nose of black cherry, raspberry and sarsaparilla. Medium bodied, the nose flows through to the palate with is medium in body, dry and savoury. Well made and easy going, just what one wants from this sort of wine. Made for tapas fare!
Score: 16/20
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