Artadi La Poza de Ballesteros 2016

Vivino 4.4
Parker 92
Suckling 99
Wine Spectator 91
Artadi La Poza de Ballesteros 2016

Properties:

  • Type Red
  • Year 2016
  • Alcohol 14.5
  • Volume 0.75L
  • Style Dry
  • Country Spain
  • Winery ARTADI
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Artadi La Poza de Ballesteros 2016

This is a dry red single-varietal Tempranillo wine produced in the Álava region by the Artadi winery. It offers aromas of ripe red fruits and violets with a mineral undertone, accompanied by a firm structure and a long finish.

Key facts

  • Grape variety: Tempranillo
  • D.O. / Region: Álava
  • Winery: Artadi
  • Soil / Altitude: Loam with silt, sand, and calcium carbonate

The vineyard

The grapes originate from La Poza de Ballesteros, a 1.18-hectare vineyard planted in 1960 in Elvillar de Álava. The loamy soil with silt, sand, and calcium carbonate, combined with a western exposure, promotes slow and balanced grape ripening.

Ideal combination

Winemaking

Crafted under organic farming principles, this red wine reflects meticulous work and respect for the environment. The production is highly limited, with a total of only 4,000 bottles.

Why buy it

If you are looking for a cellaring wine with character and depth for your collection, this bottle represents the typicity of the Sonsierra Alavesa. Its solid structure and persistence make it an ideal choice for pairing with hearty dishes. You can buy Artadi La Poza de Ballesteros 2016 online directly from our shop.

Vivino 4.4
22 December 2025
Peter Hess
Incredibly expressive and fragrant. It opens with seductive layers of dark raspberries and blackberries , interwoven with nuances of tilled earth, wild herbs and a touch of black tea . The oak is present but well- integrated , offering sophisticated notes of tobacco and brown spice. This is a full- bodied Tempranillo that feels lush and voluminous. The tannins are spectacular , providing a firm but silky structure. Flavors of kirsch, spice cake and baker’s chocolate are balanced by a surprising mineral freshness!
Vivino 4.1
04 December 2025
tjtjtj
BBQ at WQ’s in collab w Jasp & G Blind we thought it might be Barossa Shiraz as there was a distinctly coconut and dill presence of American oak, yet we distinguished it from Spain/Rioja due to the level of ripeness of blue fruit in general, like baked blueberries bordering on black fruit cherries. Strong spice element.
Vivino 4.4
30 June 2025
Erika Gibbe
blackberry cherry tobacco vanilla
Vivino 4.4
01 November 2024
Alex Sozdatelev
This is a great Tempranillo!! The nose is a bit unusual for Tempranillo: wet concrete, mushrooms, forest floor and as the wine opens more: crushed blueberries, rose petals,, and licorice. After that, sandalwood and cacao. Balanced tannins and medium acidity. Prunes and smoked almonds on a palate. It’s an awesome pairing for a steak.
Vivino 4.9
29 September 2024
Audrey Lau
Full body, tannic, oaky/tobacco, great to pair with slightly spicy food & red meats. blackberry tobacco
Vivino 4.5
01 July 2023
Jan Carlsson
Deep purple colour. Ripe blackberries, black currant, dark cherries, tobacco, oak spice and black pepper. Medium+ intensity and mouthfeel. Medium(+) acidity and tannins. Complex. Long spicy and peppery finish. 100% Tempranillo grown in clay-limestone soil at 600 m level. Organic ols vine planted 1960. 12 month french oak. Decanted 8 hours. Still tight at beginning but opened up in the glass, then fantastic.
Vivino 4.5
26 July 2022
Karim A
Exceptional bold Tempranillo from the north of Spain. Oaky, earthy with black fruit notes.
Vivino 4.8
12 June 2022
Chanon Sethiwan
Cherry, ripe prune, blackcurrant, spices, cedar, black fruit. Full bodied, medium acidity and long finish
Vivino 4.5
15 May 2022
Serpentino
4.6 🅰️ Artadi, from 🅰️lava Not Rioja. Opened with cherries, Dark fruit, blackberries, tobacco, leather and licorice. Succulent meaty, long, with refined tannins. Gorgeous wine for alphabet @[1|463609|KK1]
Vivino 4.2
12 February 2022
Ale
A joy to sip. Aromas of berry fruits and floral notes. On the palate, elegant with smoky and spice notes on full tannins. It has more aging potential.
Vivino 4
23 October 2021
Kim hoe Leong
Relative Pintia - this one is still young. How will it be when it mature, only time can tell. But i think it’s very cellarable…
Vivino 5
24 September 2021
Winegeeker
Dark rich purple. Intense fruit. Hard to imagine this is Tempranillo. Drinkable now
Vivino 4.5
28 September 2020
C. Hengen
The winner of our Tempranillo tasting. In terms of price-quality ratio at least. Definitely a rebuy.
Vivino 4.5
11 July 2020
Luis Enrique IV Santaliz-Ruiz
Bold full-bodied wine that boasts classic Tempranillo taste with balanced acidity, oak, cherry and blackberries notes. Great in palate and generous in tongue. Perfect pairings: Manchego, Ibérico, Parmigiano cheeses, lamb, filet mignon, cilantro and garlic creamy dip and chorizo stuffed olives.
Vivino 4
06 June 2020
Miguel Morcuende
Wow, modern wine with spectacular flavours
Vivino 4
06 May 2019
Fredrik Andersson
Nice! Had with tapas in Alicante.
Vivino 4.5
09 April 2019
Stephen Chan
Intense violet, tar, ripe red currant, cigar box, new oak and minerals. Full body, good acidity, powerful yet it has a weightless sensation. Lingering. Ripe tannins. Need 2-3 years before it opens up. Highly potential.
Vivino 3.5
05 October 2018
Daniel Carter-Clout
More dense, dark and tannic than the valdegines, made in a neighbouring vineyard, this has black and red fruit and tastes young still.
Vivino 4.5
03 June 2018
KarlSmarter
4.3 very full and powerful (facing west)

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