ARTADI RIOJA VALDEGINES 750ML 2021
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Description
ARTADI RIOJA VALDEGINES is a distinguished red wine from Spain's Rioja region, known for its nuanced flavor profile that balances ripe red fruits, subtle floral notes, and hints of cedar and spice. The wine is crafted from Tempranillo grapes, which thrive in the varying microclimates of the Valdeginés vineyard, contributing to its complexity and depth.
This wine pairs beautifully with a variety of dishes, including grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and aged cheeses. It complements rich flavors, making it an excellent choice for hearty stews and savory tapas.
Expert Reviews
The bottled 2021 Valdeginés showed much better than the unbottled sample I tasted last time. The wine is a little austere, very integrated and harmonious, with fine tannins. It feels very young and undeveloped but with high potential, with all the elements and balance to age nicely in bottle. The 2021s are going to need time in bottle. Carlos López de Lacalle says Valdeginés is a serious wine but with a jovial palate, with energy and charm. 15,000 bottles were produced, which is the largest production of the single-vineyard wines. It was bottled in May 2023.
Being one of the pioneers of village and terroir-driven wines in Rioja, Artadi focuses on balancing a mixture of the terroir and his personal style. The 2021 Valdeginés is a good example of this approach, crafted from Tempranillo planted on deep clay soils in Laguardia, Rioja Alavesa. A purple wine, the aromas offer notes of black tea and violets, along with crushed plums and fresh cherries. Dry, juicy and taut, with bold and reactive tannins, the powerful and rich palate lingers on its fruit notes—a Rioja red with a personalized Bordeaux touch.