. ARTADI VINAS DE GAIN 2019 Crafted by the renowned 100 pt. winemaker known for putting vineyard-driven Rioja on the map, the rich and elegant 94 pt. 2019 Artadi Vinas de Gain is a Rioja lovers' dream, a beautifully crafted Tempranillo offering lush aromas and vivid, pure flavors with a velvety, uplifted finish, incredibly bargain priced for stocking up to enjoy often. Founded as a local coop in Rioja Alavesa, Artadi has been transformed since the early 1990’s under the groundbreaking leadership of fourth generation winemaker Juan Carlos López de Lacalle, crafting the Bodegas’ first 100 pt. Rioja in 2004 and eventually leaving the Rioja DOC in 2015 to focus on its vineyard-expressive wines. Exhibiting the characteristic vibrant red fruit and dusty minerality that reflects its Alavesa terroir, the 2019 Vinas de Gain is sourced from Tempranillo vines ranging from 20 to 30 years of age, planted at altitudes between 450 and 700 meters in clay and limestone soils and all farmed organically. After overseeing the hand harvesting of grapes with strict selection, Juan Carlos aged the 2019 Vinas de Gain for 9 months in French barriques, yielding “a fresh, fruit-driven and juicy red” according to the Wine Advocate’s Luis Gutierrez with smooth, silky tannins on a backbone of well-integrated oak. From a Rioja vintage called “a perfect year” by Decanter’s Amaya Cervera, the outstanding 94 pt. 2019 Artadi Vinas de Gain reflects an undeniable pedigree, a pure expression of its unique Rioja Alavesa terroir meticulously crafted by one of Spain’s most acclaimed winemakers, an incomparable value for Rioja lovers and anyone looking for a deliciously satisfying red wine to reach for again and again. FEATURED WINES 94 points, James Suckling (Oct 2022) 2019 ARTADI VINAS DE GAIN 750ML Intense and focused nose with ripe blackberries, dark strawberries, iron, wild herbs and spices. Pretty tense and broad on the palate with a plethora of fresh, vertical tannins. Vibrant and fruit expressive.... 94 points, James Suckling (Oct 2022) Compare at: $23.99 E-Code "ESAVE": $19.98 Pre-order ETA: November 2023. Expires Monday, December 11, 2023. 2019 ARTADI VALDEGINES 750ML A fine mixture of minerals, thyme, rosemary, spices, black cherries and blueberries. Showing a bit more herbs and fluidity in the middle, rounded by fine and seamless tannins. Chalky and melted with a... 96 points, James Suckling (Oct 2022) Compare at: $59.99 E-Code "ESAVE": $49.98 Expires Monday, December 11, 2023. 2019 ARTADI QUINTANILLA 750ML Fresh yet deep nose, exuding aromas of dark blackberries, blueberries and a hint of iodine, violet, cream and mineral. Pretty elegant on the palate with a medium to full body, unleashing plenty of chalky... 96 points, James Suckling (Oct 2022) Compare at: $79.99 E-Code "ESAVE": $69.98 Expires Monday, December 11, 2023. 2019 ARTADI SAN LAZARO 750ML The bottled 2019 San Lázaro delivered what the sample promised back in January. It comes from one of my favorite vineyards, a 1.62-hectare plot in Laguardia just below Bodegas Palacio that was planted... 97 points, Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate (Jul 2022) Compare at: $109.99 E-Code "ESAVE": $99.98 Expires Monday, December 11, 2023. 2019 ARTADI LA POZA DE BALLESTEROS 750ML Here comes another tight and powerful plot wine from Artadi with a bit of dark chocolate and warm stones to the wild herbs, slightly baked plums, mulberries and blackberries. Intense and so dense with... 97 points, James Suckling (Oct 2022) Compare at: $139.99 E-Code "ESAVE": $129.98 Expires Monday, December 11, 2023. 2019 ARTADI EL CARRETIL 750ML A complete, fresh and complex Artadi single-plot wine with lovely subtlety. Spanish cigars, mineral, cocoa powder, some fine herbs, mussels and spices, with a background of fresh yet ripe, concentrated... 99 points, James Suckling (Dec 2022) Compare at: $199.99 E-Code "ESAVE": $189.98 Expires Monday, December 11, 2023. 2019 ARTADI VINA EL PISON 750ML (OWC‑6) What a fine, complex nose here, with dried herbs, blue and black berries and nuances of dark chocolate, mineral and hints of cigar box. Also scented with some violet and black pepper. This is rich and... 99 points, James Suckling (Nov 2022) Compare at: $349.99 E-Code "ESAVE": $329.98 Expires Monday, December 11, 2023. Manage my Orders   Follow on Twitter   Like on Facebook Copyright © 2023 B-21 Wine Company, All rights reserved.