Bodegas y Vinedos Artuke Pies Rotos Rioja

Wine Type: Red
Vintage: 2023
Bottle Size: 750ml
Grape Variety: Tempranillo with a small percentage of Viura (co-planted)
Appellation: Rioja DOCa
Country: Spain
Region: Rioja Alavesa
Producer: Artuke
Winemakers: Arturo & Kike de Miguel Blanco
Vineyard: Old-vine parcels around Baños de Ebro
Soil: Calcareous clay and limestone
Farming: Organic, dry-farmed
Alcohol: 13%
Fermentation: Native yeasts; whole-berry fermentation in concrete; aged primarily in concrete with a small portion in neutral oak; minimal sulfur

Tasting Note:
The 2023 Artuke is bright, energetic Rioja that leans village-first rather than oak-first. Aromas of red cherry, raspberry, and violets are layered with subtle herbal notes and crushed stone. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied and juicy, with fresh red fruit, gentle tannins, and a lively mineral spine. There’s clarity and lift here—no heavy wood, just pure fruit, texture, and place—finishing clean and savory with a touch of spice.

About the Producer:
Artuke is a family-run estate in Rioja Alavesa led by brothers Arturo and Kike de Miguel Blanco. Their philosophy centers on expressing village and site over classification or oak regime, drawing inspiration from Burgundian thinking applied to Rioja’s historic vineyards. Farming is organic, yields are low, and cellar work is intentionally restrained—concrete, native ferments, and minimal intervention. Artuke’s wines have become reference points for modern, terroir-driven Rioja: fresh, transparent, and deeply rooted in Baños de Ebro.