Artuke 'Pies Negros' Tempranillo 2022 | Rioja, Spain

Bursting with freshness and liveliness, a great example of the more delicate style of Tempranillo produced by Rioja's Northerly vineyards.

Cool blackberries, dark currants, black cherry, bramble, and oak spices. Aromas of lilac, violet,  fresh thyme, and wild herbs. The palate is fresh, lively, and delicate, yet full of concentration and depth. Dry, medium bodied, with elegant lines of tannin and vibrant acidity.

Pies Negros is a reference to the tradition of foot stomping grapes to gently release the first juice, allowing natural yeasts to begin fermenting the wine. It speaks to how this wine is made, but also provides a sly reminder of how rare such small-scale winemaking has become in the Rioja, where big business and industrial agriculture dominate, and architecture often trumps viticulture. Made from two separate plots, planted on limestone and clay at around 550 metres altitude.