ARTUKE | TRASCUEVAS 2022 75cl

Artuke Trascuevas 2022 is one of the most unique white wines from Rioja Alavesa. Made from old vines grown in small mountain plots, it showcases a modern and deeply territorial interpretation of Rioja white wines.

Expressive, complex, and full of nuances, it combines freshness, volume, and elegance in a very limited production that reflects the artisanal philosophy of the Artuke family.

Characteristics

Winery: Bodegas Artuke

Appellation: D.O.Ca. Rioja

Subzone: Rioja Alavesa

Vintage: 2022

Wine type: Oaked white wine

Grape varieties: 85% Viura, 10% Palomino Fino, 5% Malvasía

Certification: Organic (EU Organic Bio)

Alcohol content: 13.1% vol.

Production: 4,000 bottles

Format: 75 cl

The Vineyard

The grapes come from vineyards located in the municipalities of Ábalos, Samaniego, and Baños de Ebro, in the heart of Rioja Alavesa.

The vines, goblet-pruned and distributed at different orientations and altitudes, are over 50 years old, offering low yields and an extraordinary concentration of character.

The clay-limestone soils provide tension, depth, and a marked mineral identity to the wine.

Winemaking

After a rigorous selection of the grapes, the bunches are destemmed and carefully pressed.

Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks to preserve the aromatic purity and varietal expression of the fruit.

Subsequently, the wine ages for 11 months in 600-liter foudres, while a small portion remains in concrete tanks, adding complexity, texture, and balance without losing freshness.

Tasting Notes

On the nose, it stands out for its great expressiveness, with citrus and ripe white fruit aromas that evolve towards elegant hints of brioche and perfectly integrated notes of oak aging.

On the palate, it is lively, vibrant, and profound, combining intensity and freshness with an enveloping texture and excellent persistence.

The finish is long, complex, and harmonious, leaving a sensation of balance and precision that invites further enjoyment.

Food Pairing

Ideal with baked fish, seafood, seafood rice dishes, poultry, seasonal cuisine, and soft or semi-cured cheeses.

Recommended serving temperature: between 12 and 14 ºC.

Artuke Trascuevas 2022 demonstrates the enormous potential of great Rioja white wines. A limited production wine that combines tradition, freshness, and complexity, authentically showcasing the character of the old vineyards of Rioja Alavesa.