Valdegines 2022

Wine Description for Valdegines 2022 by Artadi

Colour & Appearance

Luminous cherry red in the glass – clear, brilliant and of captivating transparency that already announces the elegance of this wine.

Nose

Subtle yet expressive: violets and fresh cherries dominate a bouquet of striking clarity. In the background, peppery spice notes and a cool minerality shimmer through – stimulating, multifaceted, without any heaviness.

Palate

Here the true mastery reveals itself: crisp red fruit, carried by magnificent freshness that electrifies the wine. The tannins are finely polished, the body lean and athletic. Energetic and expressive, the Valdegines glides across the palate with silky texture – linear, juicy, with perfect balance. Alcohol and oak? Practically invisible integration. This is modern Rioja in its purest form: precise, unadorned, with brilliant drinkability.

Finish

Elegant and fine spice notes that linger long – a finale that makes you crave the next sip.

Terroir & Origin

From a four-hectare vineyard site facing east in Laguardia, at around 600 metres altitude. The 36-year-old Tempranillo vines are rooted in clay-limestone soil – a terroir that brings freshness and minerality into the bottle.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Tempranillo with a small proportion of white Viura (2-3%), which provides additional freshness. Spontaneous fermentation after destemming, maturation in used and larger oak barrels – a deliberate choice for clarity rather than oak dominance. The result: a wine that speaks its terroir unfiltered.

Food Pairing Suggestions

The elegance and freshness of Valdegines harmonise perfectly with grilled tuna, lamb rack with herb crust, mushroom risotto or aged Manchego. Also a revelation with duck breast and cherry sauce.

Special Features

Artadi is among the pioneers of terroir-driven winemaking in Rioja. The biodynamically certified Valdegines embodies the paradigm shift from cellar-dominated to vineyard-expressed character – and demonstrates that great Rioja wines work without heavy oak and extraction. Impressive finesse and precision.