ARTAZU Santa Cruz de Artazu Tinto 2019

The Vibe

Picture this: the sun setting over the sprawling vineyards of Navarra, a cool breeze whispering through ancient vines. This wine is for those who relish life’s finer moments, who appreciate the poetry in a moonlit dinner or a roaring fireplace on a winter’s eve. With ARTAZU Santa Cruz de Artazu Tinto 2019, you’re not just sipping wine; you’re embracing a vibrant tapestry woven from decades of tradition and innovation.

Tastes Like

• Berries Gone Wild: Imagine ripe raspberries and cherries having a ball, a hint of violets joining the dance.
• Herbal Symphony: A sprinkle of Mediterranean herbs - think thyme and a whisper of white pepper - add character.
• Mineral Marvel: Subtle, stringent, yet lush; like tasting a clean breeze off a meadow where wildflowers flirt with rugged stones.

Pairs With

• Lamb on the Grill: Sizzling over charcoal, smoke mingling with marinated herbs, a match that even Aphrodite would endorse.
• Misty Nights: Perfect for cozy dinners that need warmth, or a book you can’t put down.
• Spanish Flair: Charcuterie boards like no other, slicing into Manchego or savoring those heady, cured chorizos.

From

Step into the vines of Artazu, where each plant whispers secrets of Earth’s rich palette. Here, seventy-year-old Garnacha vines embrace Navarra’s unique climate and soils, crafting a wine that speaks fluent finesse and robust flavor. It’s all about organic love, from land to bottle, blending tradition with an eye toward the future.

Unearthing Navarra’s Secret

The ARTAZU journey began in Rioja Alavesa, blossomed in Navarra under the watchful gaze of Bodegas y Viñedos Artadi. These visionaries understood that truly great wine is an expression of its roots—literally. Standing at altitudes of 400–600 meters, on clay-limestone fame, old vines tell tales as old as time but spirit as fresh as morning dew.

Their non-industrial ethos bears fruit not only in sustainability but in pure, unadulterated flavor. Each sip is a testament to the slow maturation these high-altitude vineyards allow, capturing complexity and preserving an acidity that plays harmoniously against the rich tapestry of ripe fruit notes.

The Winemaker’s Passion

Guided by the indomitable Juan Carlos López de Lacalle, this wine pays homage to Spain’s Garnacha heritage, reinvented for contemporary palates who demand more than just grapes pressed into liquid. It’s an homage, a declaration, and a toast to what wine can and should be.

Step into your next evening with the ARTAZU Santa Cruz de Artazu Tinto 2019 and prepare to be captivated. It’s love at first sip!