Artuke Finca de los Locos Artuke Finca de los Locos is an oenological gem that originates in Rioja Alavesa, specifically in the historic parcel Las Escaleras, located on an elevated terrace of the Ebro River. The land, with a sandy composition and a limestone subsoil, was acquired by the current winemakers' grandfather in the 1950s, at a time when no one imagined planting vineyards there. From that "madness" emerges an expressive, elegant wine with great personality. Tasting notes View: Bright cherry color Nose: Powerful and complex aromas of black fruit compote, blueberries, and dried plums, accompanied by delicate notes of spices and vanilla Palate: Long finish, fine and elegant tannins, with a fruity and subtly mineral aftertaste Pairing Ideal with roasted red meats, traditional stews, Iberian cured meats, and aged cheeses Vineyard and winemaking The grapes come from the Las Escaleras parcel, known as Finca de los Locos, located in Baños de Ebro at 520-530 meters above sea level. The vineyard, planted in 1981, is cultivated in a goblet shape following organic practices on a sandy-limestone soil that gives freshness and minerality to the wine. The harvest is done manually, with a first selection in the vineyard and a second one in the winery. After destemming, the grapes are gravity-fed into stainless steel tanks, where daily punch-downs and a short maceration of one to two days take place. The malolactic fermentation occurs spontaneously, mostly in tanks and 15% in new barrels. The wine ages between 12 and 16 months in 500-liter barrels and French oak foudres before being bottled without stabilization and with a very gentle filtration. Conclusion A Rioja Alavesa red wine that combines the tradition of family viticulture with a modern and refined interpretation of the terroir, standing out for its aromatic intensity and balance.