Artuke Rioja Alavesa

The textbook carbonic-maceration red 2025 Artuke was produced with 95% Tempranillo and 5% Viura grapes and has a moderate 13.5% alcohol and a pH of 3.5. It has bright aromas of strawberry and flowers, perfumed, aromatic, intoxicating but also light and fresh, open, clean and expressive. It's quite harmonious for its young age. It has a silky palate with velvety, unnoticeable tannins and is juicy, soft and tasty. 80,000 bottles produced. It was bottled the first week of January 2026 and kept in concrete until then.

The 2025 Artuke is Tempranillo with a touch of Viura, fermented whole cluster via carbonic maceration and aged 4–6 months in concrete. Classic Alavesa markers—banana and strawberry yogurt—open the nose, lifted by floral nuances. On the palate, it is supple and vibrant, carrying juicy fruit with a light chalky texture. Yes, it’s an everyday wine, but one with identity and precision. Generous and fruit-driven, the finish lingers nicely. A very pure expression of Rioja Alavesa’s carbonic tradition.