Violets, liquorice and white flowers on the nose. Where Valdegines is weighty and substantially proportioned, this – somewhat counterintuitively given its west-facing slope – has a lightness of touch to the palate, although the fruit is darker. Bitter cherry rather than raspberry compote, but that dancing, joyful freshness lifts the aromas beautifully.
"Based in the hilltop village of Laguardia, in the heart of Rioja Alavesa, Artadi is a flag bearer for the region. La Poza is named after a pool-like hollow at the centre of the vineyard.
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