2021 Artadi "El Pisón" Rioja
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100JS
98RP
97VN
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James Suckling
Reviewed November 2023Reductive at first before deep aromas emerge of mineral, fine herbs, white pepper, oyster shells, hibiscus, freshly chopped blueberries and forest berries. Really dissolved and transparent on the palate with great tension and immaculate tannins. Persistent, mineral-driven finish. Already approachable now but this has impeccable balance, allowing it to age effortlessly. Better give it two years to get rid of the reduction. (ZS)
Professional Reviews
98
Wine Advocate
98+ points. The 2021 Vi¤a El Pis¢n started a little reduced and needed a little bit of time in the glass to open up. It's sharper than previous vintages of this wine, with a superb mouthfeel and very elegant tannins. The chalky sensation in the palate is quite marked. The wine has amazing balance and the components to develop for a long time in bottle. It didn't stop growing in the glass, and that is a sign of a wine that is going to grow in bottle. I'd give it some more time before pulling the cork. 5,500 bottles were filled in June 2023. (LG)
97
Vinous
El Pisón is one of the most renowned modern wines in Rioja, originating from a small Tempranillo plot in Laguardia. It encapsulates Artadi's essence in a single wine. The 2021 El Pisón exhibits a garnet color with a purple sheen. It features expressive, reductive aromas of crushed plums and bay leaf, complemented by hints of violet, herbs and nuanced oak. On the palate, it is dry, fairly lean and loose, delivering a plush, infusion-like texture that lingers with an ethereal and pure finish. Tasting the 2021 reveals why it is among the most celebrated parcels in the region. Truly a fabulous wine. (JH)
Details
| Origin | Rioja, Spain |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Tempranillo |
| Alcohol Content | 14% |
| SKU | 1915839 |