Blueberries, violets and spice with a tartness to the nose. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and peachy undertones to the dark fruits, such as blackberries and raspberries. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.
94 points, James Suckling (Oct 2023)
The entry-level red 2021 Viñas de Gaín is the new era for this wine, as they are in the process of increasing the quality and reducing volumes. Vineyards like Villalba, San Martín, Carralaguardia, Santa Cecilia or La Laguna, which were before bottled separately and sold to collectors directly at the winery, are now contributing to this blend, which has the ambition; and they have stopped using other vineyards, the lower ones, closer to the Ebro River, where there's more ripeness, that they sell in bulk, and in the future they might sell the grapes. The wine is ripe but elegant, which is, I think, a good definition of the Artadi style. This year feels very complete; they have gained in complexity, finesse and character. Starting in 2021, they also add 2% to 4% white Viura to all the reds. 65,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in June 2022.
93 points, Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate (Feb 2024)
The 2021 Viñas de Gaín Vineyard Selection is a blend of 96% Tempranillo and 4% Viura from Laguardia, Rioja Alavesa. It was aged for one winter in oak barrels. Partially fermented with whole clusters, this purple wine reveals ripe blueberry notes along with herbs and a faint oak layer. Dry and juicy with supple tannins, the intense fruit flavor fills the palate. This embodies a modern Rioja style.
92 points, Joaquín Hidalgo, Vinous (Apr 2024)