Artelan Rioja Seleccion Especial 2021
About the wine
Tao's special one-off Rioja made just for Christmas
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We couldn’t put it any better than Tao when he says “Christmas days are special, and deserve special wines”. Which is why he made this special one-off Rioja just for you this Christmas.
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It’s full of soft red fruit, smooth and lip-smackingly fresh, and tailor-made for every Christmas occasion. It’s complex enough to handle the turkey and trimmings, but fresh and fruity enough to go perfect with Boxing Day leftovers or savoury nibbles. Or just to sip as you while the hours away debating what to stick on the telly.
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Tao says working with Rioja Alavesa grapes naturally brings freshness and very elegant tannins to the wine. And he combined the natural finesse of this fruit with barrel ageing, to round out the mouthfeel and add a little pinch of festive spice to his Christmas Rioja.
Best before
Drink now to 2028
Serving advice
No need to decant, serve at around 14-16°C.
Food match
A great wine to accompany the typical Christmas turkey or other meat dishes.
Contains sulphites
Contains nuts
Always check the label
Spain
Rioja
Tempranillo
Smooth Red
14.0% ABV
75cl
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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