Artuke Pies Negros Rioja Spain 2020 750ml
Artuke Pies Negros Rioja Spain 2020 750ml
Vintage:
2020
Varietal:
Tempranillo
Appellation:
Spain, Rioja
Barrel Aging:
12 months
Cooperage:
Matured in 500-liter oak barrels for 12 months but with 10% of the volume kept in concrete
Cases Produced:
5250
Composition:
85% Tempranillo with 15% Graciano
Alcohol:
14%
92 points
92pts Wine Enthusiast. "Pies Negros" means "Black Feet" refers to the fact that grapes for this Rioja are stomped by foot, which turn black from the grape juice. This is the blend of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano. The Tempranillo brings black cherries, plums and cocoa, the small amount of Graciano contributes peppery, spicy notes.