El Escolledero, Rioja, Artuke
Type: Red Wine
Grape(s): Tempranillo (75%), Graciano (25%)
Wine Region: Rioja, Spain
Tasting Notes: Red fruits and lots of mineralty - reminiscent of a fine Burgundy - this is one of the purest wines you will ever taste! Artuke's Escolladero Rioja is a single vineyard wine from high up in the Sierra Cantabria. From poor, mineral rich soils this is not a traditional style of Rioja but it is certainly one of the finest wines from the region.
The Guía Peñín is an annual publication that reviews and rates Spanish wines. It was created by José Peñín and his team, who are highly regarded wine experts in Spain. The ratings in the Guía Peñín are based on a 100-point scale and as you can see the El Escolledero has had some brilliant scoring.
2021 - 97 points
2020 - 95 points
2019 - 95 points
2018 - 95 points
2017 - 94 points
2016 - 94 points
Suggested food and wine pairing: Escolladero Rioja from Artuke would be excellent with lamb or beef dishes, just buy the finest cuts you can to do the wine justice.
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Artuke
Artuke is revolutionising winemaking in a region steeped in tradition and we are proud to have been at the forefront of this in the UK, collaborating with the modern-day pioneer for over a decade.
Artuke's wines are crafted to pair perfectly with food, yet they break from the traditional Rioja labelling rules regarding ageing and barrels. Regulations specify 225-litre barrels, but winemaker Arturo believes these smaller barrels impart too much flavour and overpower the fruit. Instead, they focuses on wine growing, not just wine making.
They prioritise doing what's right to produce the best wine, emphasising acidity over high extraction and alcohol levels. Their wines showcase the unique characteristics of different vineyard areas, similar to Burgundy, where the vineyard's terroir is more significant than the estate. For instance, Paso Las Mañas and Finca de los Locos would be akin to Premier Cru vineyards, while Escolladero and La Condenada would have Grand Cru status.
Artuke's single vineyard wines are made using the same methods, with differences resulting from the vineyard's influence. They create terroir-driven wines with minimal intervention, highlighting the raw materials and the region in ways previously overlooked.
