Artuke 2024 Pies Negros Tinto 750ml

Appellation: Rioja DOCa, Rioja Alta (Ábalos)

Grape Varieties: 83% Tempranillo, 17% Graciano

Deep dark fruit combined with an appealing stony austerity as well as violets emerges with air. Medium- to full-bodied, though leaning more towards medium-bodied, with velvety dark fruit framed by focused chalky tannins. Freshness and salinity bring precision. A blend of 17% graciano with tempranillo from Ábalos sourced from vineyards between 500 and 650 meters on a combination of calcareous soils. Drink or hold.

Score: 94 points -- Jacobo García Andrade, jamessuckling.com, 2026

Food Pairing: Roast leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary, or lamb chops grilled over charcoal.