{"title":"Bodegas y Viñedos Artadi | Álava","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Collection_Banner_574687e2-ca0e-42c2-94da-a6139b240dce.jpg?v=1552829599\" alt=\"Artadi Vineyards in Rioja Alavesa\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe historical evolution of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"28\"\u003eArtadi\u003c\/b\u003e represents one of the most courageous, revolutionary chapters in modern Spanish viticulture. Originally founded in 1985 as a cooperative of thirteen local growers in the medieval town of Laguardia, the estate initially pooled 80 hectares of prime vineyard sites across the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"308\"\u003eRioja Alavesa\u003c\/b\u003e sub-region. Recognising the extraordinary potential locked within these highly diverse geological plots, visionary winemaker Juan Carlos López de Lacalle purchased the entire business in 1992. He immediately introduced a radical philosophy, moving away from mass production to focus entirely on site-specific excellence. In a landmark move that shook the wine world in 2015, Artadi officially withdrew from the Rioja Consejo Regulador control board, choosing to free themselves from rigid blending rules to protect and project the unadulterated identity of their ancestral landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThe structural brilliance of the collection is driven entirely by this uncompromising focus on singular terroirs. The vines are planted on nutrient-poor, limestone-rich clay soils, which naturally restrict vigour and force low yields of deeply concentrated fruit. Artadi completely bans all chemical interventions, focusing on absolute sustainability to keep the ancient vineyard soils alive. While traditional regional winemaking historically relied on heavy American oak aging, which often masked the fruit with strong vanilla flavours, Juan Carlos pioneered a modern approach. The estate uses exclusively French oak barrels, allowing the vibrant, natural expression of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"676\"\u003eTempranillo\u003c\/b\u003e grape to take centre stage, underpinned by a precise balance of bright acidity and fine-grained, architectural tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eFor the everyday drinker looking to experience the absolute cutting edge of premium Spanish winemaking, this collection offers a masterclass in purity and intent. The state-of-the-art winery is engineered for gravity-led vinification to prevent mechanical bruising of the juices, fermenting exclusively with wild native yeasts and using minimal sulphur additions. The resulting single-vineyard masterpieces burst with intense layers of wild blackberries, red plums, violet florals, and a deep, chalky mineral complexity. Free from stuffy trade conventions, these expressive, deeply moving \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"589\"\u003eÁlava wines\u003c\/b\u003e are natural partners for the dining table, pairing exquisitely with a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"671\"\u003ejuicy grilled ribeye steak\u003c\/b\u003e, slow-roasted shoulder of lamb, or a classic, smoky chorizo stew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBODEGAS Y VIÑEDOS ARTADI\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"artadi-valdegines-rioja","title":"Artadi Valdeginés 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Artadi Valdeginés comes from an organically farmed, single vineyard, planted in the village of Laguardia at the heart of the Rioja Alevesa. Made from 100% Tempranillo and aged in French oak this is a fine wine with well-defined structure, power and balance. Roses, raspberries and blueberries on the nose, with a promise of nervy mineral tension beneath. The palate is silky-smooth on the entry, tannins building in the mouth. Impressive extract and grip, with an overriding succulence and sweetness of fruit.[#intro]Silky-smooth organic red wine produced at the heart of the Rioja Alevesa...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artadi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":22850540929082,"sku":"A19ARTADIVALDEGINES-1","price":47.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Valdegines.jpg?v=1552840598"},{"product_id":"artadi-la-hoya","title":"Artadi La Hoya 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtadi La Hoya, is a single-vineyard Tempranillo sourced from a 3.6 hectare plot planted in Elvillar de Álava (Basque Country) on deep clay-loam soils with organic matter on the surface. The grapes are grown organically without the use of chemical products that could alter the natural balance of the terroir and the grapes are harvested by hand with the clusters and berries selected in the vineyard itself. At the winery the La Hoya grapes are de-stemmed and crushed to begin vinification in open tanks. Fermentation lasts 10-12 days with two cap plunges per day and a light pumping over. Malolactic fermentation takes place in 225-litre French oak barrels where it remains for 12 months before bottling. Artadi La Hoya displays aromas of red fruits fused in complex phenolic notes that generate depth in the nose. A marked personality that is structured on the palate, fruity, and with a round, broad tannic maturity that makes it easily recognisable. La Hoya generally sells out on release.[#intro]This pure, organic Tempranillo is the perfect expression of a single-vineyard wine...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artadi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40234791239747,"sku":"A20ARTADILAHOYA","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/LaHoyaBottle.jpg?v=1664475368"},{"product_id":"artadi-vinas-de-gain-tinto","title":"Artadi Viñas de Gain Tinto 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eViñas de Gaín Tinto is Artadi’s entry-level ‘village wine', made from Tempranillo grown on twenty-to-thirty year-old selected vineyards located in and around the village of Laguardia in Rioja Alavesa. All the grapes are certified organic, hand picked and vinified in open-top steel vats, before undergoing 12 months' ageing in French oak barrels. 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