Paso las Mañas 2021

Wine Description for Paso las Mañas 2021 by Artuke

Colour & Appearance

Luminous cherry red in the glass – clear, brilliant and with youthful freshness.

Nose

A seductive, highly intense bouquet that captivates immediately: red cherries and strawberries meet earthy minerality and Mediterranean herbs. The nose is expressive, yet never overblown – rather, it impresses through its inner balance and clarity. Nothing superfluous, everything in its rightful place.

Palate

Here the true class of this wine reveals itself: crystalline and fresh as spring water from the Sierra Cantabria. The tannins are fine-grained, almost chalky, with enormous grip that positively electrifies the palate. A juicy primary fruit unfolds in many layers, yet remains ever focused and mineral. The texture is vibrant, the balance impressive – freshness, energy and length in perfect harmony. Unpretentiously excellent.

Finish

Long, mineral and with sustained fruit precision. The chalky tannin structure carries through to the end and leaves behind a refreshing, almost saline aftertaste.

Terroir & Origin

From a 700-metre high, limestone-rich vineyard at the foot of the Sierra Cantabria in Rioja Alavesa. The altitude and constant wind exposure fundamentally shape the character of this wine – they provide cool nights, slow ripening and that vibrant freshness which distinguishes it.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Tempranillo, vinified with careful extraction and aged in large wooden vats. Artuke consistently pursues a terroir-driven approach: less is more. The result is a wine that reflects its terroir of origin unfiltered – a prime example of the new Rioja.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Perfect with grilled lamb, beef steak, chorizo or Pimientos de Padrón. Also an excellent choice with mature hard cheeses such as Manchego or with mushroom dishes featuring porcini.

Special Features

Artuke has catapulted itself into the absolute top tier of Rioja in just ten years. The Paso las Mañas 2021 is a benchmark wine that demonstrates where the journey in modern Rioja is heading: precision over pomp, terroir over technique. A wine that effortlessly outperforms colleagues costing twice as much.