PASO LAS MAÑAS
GRAPE: Tempranillo
APPELLATION: Rioja DOCa
VINIFICATION:
All the grapes are selected second time on a cluster selection table. Grapes destemmed and 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 (500L) and foudres (35hl).
TASTING NOTES:
Ruby red, medium-high layer, clean and bright. Fruity aromas, ripe red fruit, smoky notes, notes of undergrowth, spicy notes and aromatic herbs. Fresh, fruity, medium body, good acidity, fine tannins, spicy notes and notes of undergrowth.
FOOD PAIRING: Stews, Roasts, Steak tartare, Grilled red meats
RATINGS HISTORY:
• Wine of the year Tim Atkin, vntg 2023
• 95 Tim Atkin, vntg 2023, 2021, 2020
• 94 Tim Atkin, vntg 2022
• 95 Robert Parker (WA), vntg 2023, 2021, 2020
• 94 Robert Parker (WA), vntg 2022
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.
