Artadi

Pagos Viejos Old Vineyard Selection Tempranillo

9.276 ratings
9.214 pro ratings
La Rioja, Spain
Tempranillo
Lamb, Tomato-Based, Polenta, Hard Cheese, Pork, Beef, Pasta, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Venison, Exotic Spices, Potato, Turkey, Beans & Peas, Herbs, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Salami & Prosciutto, White Rice, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lasagna, Pizza, Barbecue, Mexican Cuisine, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Katherine Bordelon

Court of Master Sommelier Guild member

9.4

Five vineyard selection, Rioja Blanca. This gorgeous, white wine was a delightful way to begin the evening. Round, balanced, lush fruit with subtle minerality. Paired perfectly with shrimp risotto.

Five vineyard selection, Rioja Blanca. This gorgeous, white wine was a delightful way to begin the evening. Round, balanced, lush fruit with subtle minerality. Paired perfectly with shrimp risotto.

Jan 20th, 2018
Katherine Bordelon

Court of Master Sommelier Guild member

9.2

Wine nerd alert!! 🍷La Rioja morning. The mountains surround the region and hold the morning fog in keeping the temperatures down in the valley. You can see that much like the Napa Valley there are many microclimates here making for interesting viticulture. The soils are comprised of a chalky, powder-like dirt with large pebbles making for ample aeration. The vines range from 40-50 years old up to more than 100 years old. The difference is noticeable on the wines. The young and old producing equally beautiful but unique juice. The young, red wines are non-complex easy drinking and the older ones provide some layers to contemplate. The white wines made with indigenous grape varietals are dry, crisp and give aromas of honey, white flowers and melon. Cheers my friends.

Wine nerd alert!! 🍷La Rioja morning. The mountains surround the region and hold the morning fog in keeping the temperatures down in the valley. You can see that much like the Napa Valley there are many microclimates here making for interesting viticulture. The soils are comprised of a chalky, powder-like dirt with large pebbles making for ample aeration. The vines range from 40-50 years old up to more than 100 years old. The difference is noticeable on the wines. The young and old producing equally beautiful but unique juice. The young, red wines are non-complex easy drinking and the older ones provide some layers to contemplate. The white wines made with indigenous grape varietals are dry, crisp and give aromas of honey, white flowers and melon. Cheers my friends.

1 person found it helpfulSep 9th, 2017
Tom Kobylarz

Huge, young, a big modern styled Tempranillo
Red and purple fruits, tobacco, firm, ripe tannins. Minty and bristley finish. "All plots"
#artadi #rioja

Huge, young, a big modern styled Tempranillo
Red and purple fruits, tobacco, firm, ripe tannins. Minty and bristley finish. "All plots"
#artadi #rioja

1 person found it helpfulDec 31st, 2015
Rebecca Hopkins

PR Folio Fine Wine Partners

8.3

Blend of 5 vineyards in Rioja Alavesa dry grown Tempranillo w full bodied aromas of black cherry plum, dusty cocoa. Palate is modern, rich and mouth filling w ripe sweet tannins supported w fresh mouthwatering acidity.

Blend of 5 vineyards in Rioja Alavesa dry grown Tempranillo w full bodied aromas of black cherry plum, dusty cocoa. Palate is modern, rich and mouth filling w ripe sweet tannins supported w fresh mouthwatering acidity.

1 person found it helpfulAug 21st, 2014
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.1

Clear and bright deep ruby, clean pronounced nose curry, raspberries and cranberries, clove and dark chocolate. It's dry with med+ acidity, high fine and sweet tannins the alcohol is high and it's full bodied. Medium+ flavors of dark chocolate raspberries, cranberries and vainilla. It has a slightly dry texture and the finish is medium +. Very good bordering on outstanding a solid wine for the price. You can drink and has potential to age another 10 years, due to its balance between fruit and tannins that give it the stuff for aging. #rioja #artadi

Clear and bright deep ruby, clean pronounced nose curry, raspberries and cranberries, clove and dark chocolate. It's dry with med+ acidity, high fine and sweet tannins the alcohol is high and it's full bodied. Medium+ flavors of dark chocolate raspberries, cranberries and vainilla. It has a slightly dry texture and the finish is medium +. Very good bordering on outstanding a solid wine for the price. You can drink and has potential to age another 10 years, due to its balance between fruit and tannins that give it the stuff for aging. #rioja #artadi

Mar 3rd, 2017
Tom Kisthart

Owner Craft & Curd

10

Haunting spice and minerality. Structure is solid. Drinking great right now but surely this can go 30+ years under the right conditions.

Haunting spice and minerality. Structure is solid. Drinking great right now but surely this can go 30+ years under the right conditions.

Jul 16th, 2015
Jeff Sidwell

Owner Bon! Gourmet

9.0

Soon to have the rioja name removed as they are leaving the d.o. Which is a good move. Excellent wine and the vineyard speaks through the wine

Soon to have the rioja name removed as they are leaving the d.o. Which is a good move. Excellent wine and the vineyard speaks through the wine

Jul 16th, 2015
Peter J.

70

70

Jul 21st, 2014
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.7

This is a blend of old vines

This is a blend of old vines

May 1st, 2014
Ruud Verhagen

a point👌🏼

a point👌🏼

Feb 26th, 2024