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2019 Artuke Rioja, Rioja

( £12.50; £10.95 by the case, 13.5%, Lea & Sandeman )

Always one of Rioja’s great bargains, this wonderfully juicy cuvée of Tempranillo and 5% Viura from brothers Arturo and Kike de Miguel is a classic carbonic maceration style that dates back to the 19th century and was popularised by the so-called “cosecheros”. Showing masses of perfume, it’s a tangy, crunchy, cement-fermented delight that combines perfume with vibrant summer berry fruit. Unwooded Rioja at its individual best.

BuyDrinking window: 2021-24Similar Wines: £10-15, 90-94, Spain, Red, Tempranillo, Viura
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