Bodegas y Viñedos Artadi El Carretil

The 3.64-hectare single vineyard El Carretil, located in the medieval town of Laguardia in the Basque Country and part of the Álava province in the Rioja region, serves as the foundation for this exceptional wine made from partially over 90-year-old Tempranillo vines. On the nose, intense notes of red berry fruits dominate, accompanied by a hint of licorice and delicate nuances from barrel aging. On the palate, it delivers on the promise of the nose; it has energy, juiciness, and volume, yet it does not feel heavy and brings a lovely freshness. The sparse clay soils with a high limestone content impart a mineral aroma to the El Carretil, and its fine, well-integrated tannins round out this majestic wine. It has great aging potential!.