hailing from a hot, dry year, this single-vineyard rioja smells grapy and like cassis and fresh herbs. in the mouth, it's loud on the attack but doesn't sport the structure of previous vintages. short black-fruit flavors pick up complexity and depth with airing, but a quiet, jammy finish confirms that this is up to par but not one of artadi's standout wines. drink through 2022.
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