La Hoya 2021

Wine Description for La Hoya 2021 by Artadi

Colour & Appearance

Luminous cherry red with youthful, violet rim – a visual promise of freshness and vitality.

Nose

Remarkably expressive for its youth: ripe blackberries meet vanilla and black pepper. These are joined by Mediterranean herbs and subtle floral notes. The bouquet captivates through its clarity and balance – cleanly drawn, without any heaviness, positively sensual in its freshness.

Palate

Here Artadi’s mastery reveals itself: the wine is concentrated and intense, yet remarkably lean and agile. Fine-grained, densely woven tannins lend a silky, velvety texture, whilst an earthy minerality adds impressive depth and complexity. The balance between fruit, structure and freshness is exemplary – this is modern Rioja at the highest level.

Finish

Long and juicy, with lingering fruit and a refreshing vibrancy that invites the next sip. The drinking flow is remarkable.

Terroir & Origin

From a 3.3-hectare, east-facing vineyard in Elvillar, in the cooler, higher-altitude part of Rioja Alavesa. The location at the foot of the Sierra Cantabria with its deep, clay-rich soils decisively shapes the character of this terroir-driven wine. The 58-year-old Tempranillo vines yield grapes of extraordinary concentration.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Tempranillo, organically certified. The grapes are destemmed and spontaneously fermented – a commitment to natural winemaking. Ageing takes place in oak barrels of varying size and age, which lends the wine complexity without dominating it with oak.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Perfect with chicken skewers with grilled vegetables, braised lamb, aged Manchego or even melon soup as a surprising pairing. The wine’s freshness and elegance harmonise beautifully with Mediterranean cuisine.

Special Features

A prime example of Artadi’s philosophy of site-specific viticulture. La Hoya embodies Rioja’s evolution from cellar-driven to terroir-driven – modern, precise and with impressive ageing potential.