Artadi - Vin d'Espagne - El Carretil - Rouge - 2016

Wine:

Rated 97/100 by Parker, the 2016 El Carretil is a rioja like no other. Perched 500 meters above the village of Laguardia, this red from very old vines offers masterful depth, and above all, a freshness that is astonishing at these latitudes, made possible by the specificity of the location. Deep, powerful and full of aromatic richness, this great wine propels an exquisite dynamic, with great class and, above all, a great freshness that never makes it overwhelming. One of a kind!

Vinification:

Vines aged 40, 50 and 80 years. Hand harvested, fermented in open wooden vats, aged for 12 months in new French oak barrels.

Color:

Deep red color.

Nose:

Clear mineral imprint punctuated by red fruit notes.

Palate:

Unstoppable concentration, energy, minerality and freshness for this impressively balanced and elegant wine.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Grilled red meats, duck breast a la plancha.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2040.

Robert Parker is adamant! For him, Bodega Artadi produces one of the greatest wines in Spain and the world. In fact, it is one of the very few bodegas to have been awarded the maximum score of 100/100 several times.

This true Spanish institution produces some of the most highly-rated wines in the world, with unrivalled race and finesse. This legendary quality is the work of one of Spain's most brilliant and creative visionaries: Juan Carlos Lopez de Lacalle.