COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Tempranillo (95%), Viura (5%)
PRODUCER
Bodegas y Viñedos Artuke
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Artuke is a red wine produced by Bodegas y Viñedos Artuke in Baños de Ebro, Rioja Alavesa, Spain. The 2023 vintage is a blend of approximately 95% Tempranillo and 5% Viura. The winery is a family-run estate led by brothers Arturo and Kike de Miguel Blanco, who are part of a new generation of Rioja winemakers focused on expressing the unique terroir of their specific plots. They are influential figures in the 'Rioja'n'Roll' movement, which emphasizes wines that reflect their origins and move away from traditional oak-aging classifications. This wine is a 'village wine' that aims to capture the character of Baños de Ebro, prioritizing freshness and early consumption by utilizing carbonic maceration and avoiding strict barrel-aging regulations.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€14
STYLE
Natural
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
15-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The wine's name 'Artuke' is a portmanteau of the brothers' names: Arturo and Kike.
Fact 02
It uses carbonic maceration, a technique that emphasizes fruitiness and light tannins.
Fact 03
A small amount of Viura (a white grape) is blended in to enhance freshness.
Fact 04
The producers are part of the 'Rioja'n'Roll' movement, focusing on village identity.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Artuke is produced using carbonic maceration, a technique where whole grape bunches ferment in a carbon dioxide-rich environment. This method emphasizes the wine's primary fruit characteristics, resulting in a vibrant and aromatic profile with soft tannins. Following fermentation, the wine rests for three to six months in concrete tanks, a neutral vessel that preserves its freshness. The grapes are sourced from vineyards in Baños de Ebro, cultivated using organic and environmentally friendly viticulture. The winemaking philosophy is one of minimal intervention, aiming to showcase the unique terroir of the region and the purity of the fruit.
