Artuke | Rioja | Finca de los Locos | 2021 | 750ml | bio

Description

Product description for Artuke Finca de los Locos 2021 (bio)

Colour

Dark, luminous purple with a dense core and violet reflections.

Nose

Its nose is absolutely alluring and mysterious. It currently shows hardly any fruit. Hints of plum and sweet cherry alongside cassis. Unusually, however, it displays pronounced barberry and rosehip. It appears earthy and alive with a breeze of cold smoke. Chalky, cool, and clear. The Finca de los Locos is based on Tempranillo, Graciano, and Viura. Juniper, black pepper, and long pepper convey a lot of spice. Marjoram, oregano, and lovage spread throughout. Sage and rosemary also become increasingly noticeable. Undergrowth, cigar box, and pale tobacco leaves leave their mark.

Palate

From the first sip, it immediately appears dense and dark. It builds powerfully on the palate. After the first few moments, the dark side lifts and it opens up. Tart aromas, fine-grained tannins, and noticeable acidity are its recipe for success. It’s still young at the moment, but with plenty of air or maturity, I expect great moments here. Aromas of roasted nuts and black and green olives unfold. Its ethereal spiciness comes through very illuminatingly. It remains juicy throughout, with the fruit still active in the background. It lifts and presents itself increasingly brighter and clearer as it flows across the palate. The smoky and cool accents are noticeable again in the finish.

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Wine Advocate

Score: 94+

The single-vineyard 2021 Finca de Los Locos comes from a plot in Baños de Ebro on a terrace from the Ebro River planted in 1981 on sandy and gravel soils. It’s 75% Tempranillo, 20% Graciano and 5% Viura with 13.8% alcohol and a pH of 3.38, denoting very good freshness. Starting with this vintage, the wine is certified organic. It matured in 3,500-liter oak vats for one year. It feels harmonious, powerful and elegant with an expressive nose of flowers, wild berries and herbs and a touch of licorice. It’s medium to full-bodied and beautifully textured, with very fine and elegant tannins. 10,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in December 2022.
Luis Gutiérrez

Producer website: https://www.artuke.com/