$39.99 6+ bottles (code: 6saves2)

94 points Wine Advocate
The label of the single-vineyard 2023 Finca de Los Locos now has the name of the "paraje" where the vines are, Peñaescalera in Baños de Ebro. It comes from a 2.8-hectare plot planted in 1981 on sandy and gravel soils at 120 meters above sea level. This year, it's 70% Tempranillo, 25% Graciano and 5% white Viura, with more Graciano this time, which possibly contributes to the seriousness of the wine. It comes in at 13.8% alcohol and a pH of 3.42, very good and balanced parameters that imply freshness. It matured in 3,500-liter oak vats for 12 months. It's perfumed and elegant, floral and herbal, with dark fruit and a medium to full-bodied palate with very fine tannins and great harmony. 10,500 bottles produced. It was bottled in December 2024.

Artuke "Finca de los Locos" is an expressive single-plot wine from the Rioja region, offering a velvety palate with bright acidity and very fine tannins. This elegant wine presents jammy notes of strawberry and plum, complemented by hints of clover and vanilla. Its long finish makes it a perfect pairing for red meats.

Varieties: 80% Tempranillo, 20% Graciano
Vineyards: A single vineyard called "Las Escaleras" planted in 1981 in Baños de Ebro
Soil: Sandy limestone with a North-South slope of 2-3%.
Growing system: bush
Altitude: 520-530 meters
Winemaking: 100% Manual harvest in the vineyard. Manual selection a second time whole cluster on a selection table. Destemmed grapes are vatted by gravity in stainless steel tanks of 12 hL. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks and 15% new oak barrels.
Aging: 12-16 months in 500L mixed use French oak tonneau.