
Bodegas Artuke Trascuevas Rioja Blanco
- Country: Spain
- Region: Rioja
- Apelltation: Rioja
- Variety: Viura
- Farming: Sustainable
- Vintage: 2021
- Vegan:
Hidden away in the village of Baños de Ebro, Rioja Alavesa, Artuke is the brainchild of brothers Arturo and Kike de Miguel, who have taken a fresh approach to traditional Rioja winemaking. By focusing on single-vineyard expressions, they’ve moved away from the conventional Crianza-Reserva system, delivering wines that speak directly of their terroir. Trascuevas, made entirely from Viura, captures the character of its high-altitude vineyard with a distinctive savoury edge that sets it apart from typical Rioja whites.
The 2021 vintage showcases the brothers' mastery of minimalist winemaking. The grapes are fermented in concrete to preserve their natural brightness and raised in used 500L oak barrels, adding subtle depth without overshadowing the fruit. The wine opens with saline, nutty aromas, mingling with notes of stone fruit and dried herbs. A hint of smokiness adds intrigue, while the textured, dry finish leaves a lasting impression. Trascuevas is both precise and compelling, reflecting Artuke’s commitment to purity and their innovative vision for the future of Rioja.
