A rare single-vineyard Rioja from centenarian vines in a field blend: Tempranillo, Graciano and Palomino grown on sandstone soils at altitude yield a precise, cool red wine of fine elegance.
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Bottler: Bodega Artuke, La Serna Kalea 24 , 01307 Baños del Ebro, Mañueta / Spain
In the glass
Colour
Dense ruby red with violet reflections.
Nose
Dark berries such as blackberry and cherry, accompanied by floral notes, herbs and a distinctive mineral spiciness from the sandstone soil.
Palate
Dry, fresh and precise on the palate, with finely structured tannins, vibrant acidity and a long, mineral finish.
Character
Complex, profound and coolly elegant – a terroir-driven Rioja of the new generation, far removed from heavy, oak-dominated classics.
Pairing
Grilled lamb with rosemary, mushroom ragout or mature Manchego.
Notes
From a single vineyard site over 100 years old (“Camino del Ciego”) with a historic field blend including the white variety Palomino; organic farming, spontaneous fermentation and gentle ageing in large wooden casks – annual production of only around 1,970 bottles.
Tasting note
Character
A Rioja beyond all conventions: precise, fresh and of striking elegance. La Condenada bears the signature of the de Miguel Blanco brothers — instead of heavy wood notes, clarity, mineral tension and the complexity of ancient vines take centre stage here. Dry, with 14 per cent alcohol, the wine nevertheless comes across as remarkably focused and cool in its contours.
Terroir & Origin
The grapes come from the “Camino del Ciego” vineyard site in the Rioja Alavesa, where the vines are rooted in sandstone soils. The altitude of up to 720 metres, with its cool nights, lends the wine its defining freshness. The “La Condenada” vineyard, over 100 years old, was once threatened with decay — the brothers Arturo and Kike saved it and, with it, preserve a living archive of traditional Rioja viticulture. With around 2,000 bottles produced each year, it is one of the estate’s rarest wines.
Grape variety & Vinification
A historical field blend, as was customary in the Rioja decades ago: Tempranillo provides fruit and backbone, Graciano contributes spice and acidic tension, while the white variety Palomino ensures lightness and a delicate, bright aromatic profile. The estate cultivates its vineyards organically, eschews artificial yeasts and relies on spontaneous fermentation as well as ageing in large wooden casks — an approach that places terroir expression at the forefront.
Food recommendations
Its fine acidity and spicy depth make it the ideal everyday wine for grilled lamb chops, braised beef with herbs or mushroom dishes such as chanterelles in butter. Paired with Manchego and simple tapas like Chorizo al Vino, it demonstrates just how confidently modern Rioja complements home cooking.
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