Artadi El Carretil 2015

This dry red wine from Rioja Alavesa is a single-varietal Tempranillo crafted by the renowned Artadi winery. It features a deep aromatic profile of ripe forest fruits, floral and mineral notes, balanced by a full-bodied palate with fine, polished tannins.

Key facts

• Grape variety: Tempranillo
• D.O. / Region: Álava / Rioja Alavesa
• Winery: Artadi
• Soil / Altitude: Clay-loam with active limestone

The vineyard

The grapes originate from the unique El Carretil vineyard, a 3.64-hectare plot in Laguardia, sheltered by the Sierra de Toloño. The old vines grow on clay-loam soils with high active limestone content, which provides concentration and a distinct mineral character.

Ideal combination

Meat

Meat dishes pair well with full-bodied red wines — they enhance the flavour and soften the richness.

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Poultry

Poultry works with light white wines — Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc — or soft reds like Pinot Noir, Grenache.

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Cheese

Cheeses pair well with wine: hard cheeses with reds, soft and blue cheeses with whites and fortified wines.

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Winemaking

Produced under organic farming principles, the production of this wine is highly limited. The careful vinification process focuses on preserving the purity of the fruit and the authentic expression of this calcareous terroir.

Why buy it

If you are looking for a cellar-worthy wine with great personality, this bottle represents the pinnacle of Rioja Alavesa. Its balanced structure and complexity make it the perfect companion for special occasions. You can buy Artadi El Carretil 2015 online directly from our shop to enjoy a limited-production viticultural gem.