Artadi La Poza de Ballesteros 2016

Sixty-year-old vines from Elvillar de Álava, and the wine carries that age with quiet authority. Dark plum, dried herbs, bay leaf, and a savory, almost mineral earthiness that anchors everything. Firm tannins with real presence but no roughness, supporting fruit that holds its shape through a long, clean finish. Full-bodied and serious, this is Rioja Alavesa with backbone and genuine depth.