Artelan Rioja Tempranillo 2023
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Finca Manzanos Seleccion de la Familia Rioja 2022
Sold by Virgin Wines
£12.99
(As of 03/07/2024)
£12.99
Angels Angel Price
£10.99
About the wine
A truly authentic, fresh Spanish red, made with high-quality grapes from one of the world's most famous regions
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Tao Platon is a man on a mission to save many of Rioja Alavesa’s unique vineyards from being sold off, and he’s doing it by championing the authentic, high quality wines the region is famous for. The cooler climes, older vines and limestone soils in this most northerly part of Rioja produce fresh, gastronomic reds of fine wine quality like this Tempranillo.
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If you prefer your Riojas fresh and juicy, with nary a sniff of oak, you'll love this. On the nose it's fantastic, with lots of pure, ripe berry fruit. Think juicy cranberries, raspberries, cherries... all the tastes of summer. The fruit follows through on the palate with great acidity and a vibrant mouthfeel.
- We’re really excited to have Tao on board, taking our Rioja range into world-class territory. He’s made wines all round the world, never stops learning, and he’s brought all that knowledge and experience back home to Spain where, as he says, “I want Angels to experience the beautifully elegant, fresh wines that can be made from the best old vineyards of Rioja Alavesa.”
Best before
Drink now to 2028
Serving advice
Open/Decant 30 minutes before serving. Serve at 16-18°C
Food match
Tempranillo can be accompanied with strong flavours like red meat or seasoned cheeses
Contains sulphites
Always check the label
Spain
Rioja
Tempranillo
Smooth Red
14.0% ABV
75cl
Vegan
Vegetarian
Wine profile
Meet the winemaker - Tao Platon
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As a youngster, Tao Platon took a leap of faith when he swapped his degree in Chemistry for Oenology - not knowing what to expect - but science’s loss was winemaking’s gain, as Tao discovered a true passion that he could dedicate his life to.
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After finishing his studies, Tao travelled the globe to work harvests in some of the world’s most famous wine regions, including Bordeaux, New Zealand, the Spanish Douro and Burgundy, where he learnt all about different winemaking techniques and approaches. A true student of his craft, he never stopped learning and to this day, when he’s not in the vineyard, you can normally find Tao swotting up for his next big wine test.
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With a wealth of experience, meticulous attention to detail, and a special appreciation for unique and rare parcels of fruit, Tao now makes exquisite fine wines in select vineyards all over his Spanish homeland. Your support has given him the opportunity to save more small patches of overlooked grapes and turn them into first-rate nectar.
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