2014 Artadi El Carretil

The wines of Artadi do not actually need an introduction, they are among the best in the world. The El Carretil is made from 100% Tempranillo grapes from a small vineyard of 5.3 hectares located on the southeast planted in 1973 in Laguardia at 500 meters altitude. The wine has been brought up for 14 months in oak barrels. In the glass the Artadi El Carretil shows an intense purple color. In the nose we smell fennel, licorice, chocolate, sweet spices, creamy oak and a true fruit expression. On the palate this medium to full bodied wine has a tasteful, powerful, meaty and spicy taste with ripe fruit. The Artadi El Carretil has a lively acidity with beautiful tannins. Parker has rated the El Carretil with 94-96 points. Only 5200 bottles were made of the Carretil.