Tasting Notes

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Vinous Joaquin Hidalgo - 18 Apr 24
Since the 1990s, Artadi successfully implemented the concept of single-parcel wine with El Pisón, a small Tempranillo plot planted in Laguardia. The 2016 El Pisón presents delicate aromas of crushed cherries, herbs and bay leaf. On the palate, it is dry and rich with a substantial mouthfeel. The overwhelming and juicy palate features a fairly chalky texture, supported by fine-grained, reactive tannins. Crafted from a cold and unusual vintage in Rioja, the 2016 embodies a long-lasting, nuanced, primary red expression, reflective of its early stages of evolution.
Drinking Date: 2024 - 2035
Spain Vineyard Fine Wine

Spain

Spain, a leading wine producer, offers diverse wines from its varied regions. In Rioja, Tempranillo produces elegant, age-worthy reds, with top producers like Bodegas Marqués de Riscal and Bodegas Muga. Ribera del Duero also excels with Tempranillo, featuring esteemed estates like Vega Sicilia and Dominio de Pingus. Priorat is known for bold red blends from Garnacha and Cariñena, with top wineries like Alvaro Palacios. In Galicia, Albariño shines in Rías Baixas, while Penedès is famed for Cava from houses like Freixenet.