FINCA DE LOS LOCOS
GRAPE: Tempranillo 80% Graciano 20%
APPELLATION: Rioja DOCa
VINIFICATION:
All the grapes are selected second time on a cluster selection table. Grapes destemmed ant introduced by gravity in stainless steel tanks of 12.000 kg.
Spontaneous malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks and 15% in new oak barrels.Aged 12-16 months in French oak barrels.
TASTING NOTES:
It is a concentrated red wine with aromas of black fruit compote, notes of sweet spices and mineral touches. On the palate it is seductive, sweet and enveloping.
A very structured wine with a long journey and a persistent and fruity finish.
FOOD PAIRING: Small game Stews
RATINGS HISTORY:
- 94+ Robert Parker (WA) , vntg 2024, 2021
- Wine of the year Tim Atkin , vntg 2023
- 95 Tim Atkin , vntg 2023, 2022
- 94 Robert Parker (WA) , vntg 2023, 2020
- 93+ Robert Parker (WA) , vntg 2022
- 94 Tim Atkin , vntg 2021
Tech Sheet:
PRODUCER: Artuke is a small family winery located in the Rioja-Alava town of Baños de Ebro. In 1991, Roberto de Miguel decided to make the leap from bulk to bottled wine, but it is his sons Arturo and Kike, from whose acronum the name of the winery that they now direct, those who are shaping a project rooted in the environment and the landscape.
