Artadi La Poza de Ballesteros 2019 is a notable representation of the vineyard concept, created by Juan Carlos López de Lacalle. It comes from a small, well-oriented vineyard that showcases the broader and silkier side of Tempranillo in Rioja Alavesa. Unlike other Artadi wines that are more tense or mineral, La Poza de Ballesteros is distinguished by its intense black fruit and enveloping texture, without losing the winery's characteristic elegance. The 2019 vintage has received high scores: 97 points from James Suckling and 93 from Robert Parker, highlighting its generous character, fruit maturity, and rounded tannins. With a powerful display of blackberry, black plum, and bramble aromas, accompanied by notes of violet, cocoa, and herbs, it is deep and velvety on the palate, with a long finish that emphasizes its chalky minerality. Ideal for pairing with lamb, ribeye, or traditional stews.