{"product_id":"2023-artuke-pies-negros-rioja","title":"2023 Artuke Pies Negros Rioja","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Pies Negros\" literally translates to \"black feet,\" a direct nod to the old-school, traditional practice of foot-stomping the grapes. While the de Miguel brothers are firmly at the forefront of the new wave in Rioja, this village wine from Ábalos proves they still hold a deep respect for authentic, small-scale winemaking. It strikes a brilliant balance between rustic, hands-on methods and a vibrant, modern profile in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 release is a blend of predominantly Tempranillo, but it is the 10% to 15% addition of Graciano that really defines the wine's character. The Graciano gives it a serious edge, bringing underlying structure, deep colour, and a cool, driving freshness. The fruit is destemmed, foot-stomped, and naturally fermented before spending about a year maturing primarily in large 500-litre oak barrels, with a small portion kept in concrete to preserve its lively energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's flat delicious, leaning toward precision and depth rather than simple, easy charm. You get dark berries, subtle spice, and a hint of classic Rioja fruitcake, all lifted by a Burgundy-like vibrancy and clarity. The palate is tightly controlled but generous, driven by a velvety mouthfeel, fine tannins, and a poised, energetic finish. It is a serious, powerful Rioja that massively overdelivers on class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Excellent form and feel, great persistence and gentle sweet spice lingers. Wonderful, fragrant, medium weight and tannin drawn expression.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Artuke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43120928129067,"sku":"2023 Artuke Pies Negros Rioja","price":41.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023ArtukePiesNegrosRioja.png?v=1772673932","url":"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-artuke-pies-negros-rioja","provider":"Different Drop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}