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Artadi El Pison is a Spanish red wine made from Tempranillo grown in a small, individually designated vineyard near Laguardia in Rioja Alavesa. Produced by Artadi, it is intended to express the conditions of a single site rather than a regional blend, with the vineyard identity central to its labeling. Artadi withdrew from the Rioja appellation, so more recent releases are marketed without the Rioja designation despite originating in the same area.
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Where is the El Pisón vineyard?
El Pisón comes from a small vineyard near Laguardia in Rioja Alavesa, in Spain's Basque Country. The site is roughly one hectare and is closely associated with the Artadi estate.
Which grape is used for Artadi El Pisón?
El Pisón is made overwhelmingly from Tempranillo grown in the single named vineyard. Its identity rests on that specific Rioja Alavesa site rather than on a broad regional blend.
Why does Artadi El Pisón no longer carry the Rioja appellation name?
Artadi left the DOCa Rioja system beginning with the 2015 vintage after criticizing its emphasis on aging categories over individual vineyard origin. El Pisón is therefore sold under a broader Spanish wine designation while still coming from Rioja Alavesa.
How does El Pisón differ from Artadi Viña El Pisón's other Tempranillo wines?
El Pisón is a single-vineyard flagship, while wines such as Viñas de Gain draw on a wider set of Artadi vineyards. Its tiny site, limited production, and long aging potential place it above the producer's regional bottlings in rarity and price.
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