2005 Artadi Vinas de Gain

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Score 91/100 · Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Sep 2007

Inky purple. Seductive dark berry aromas complemented by pungent floral qualities. Lush blackberry and cassis flavors are brightened by zesty minerality and firmed by gentle tannins. Gains sweetness and a spicy red berry quality on the long, juicy finish. This has very impressive balance and focus. (JR)

Critic scores

Critic scores
94
94/100

Jay S Miller, Wine Advocate

91
91/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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94 points
Jay S Miller, Wine Advocate
Score 94/100 · Drink 2007-2032, Jay S Miller, Wine Advocate, Feb 2007

The 2005 Vinas de Gain is produced from 100% Tempranillo with vines ranging from 40-60 years of age. The wine is aged for 12-14 months in French oak, 40% new. 2005 is a very fine vintage throughout Rioja and this entry-level wine from the superstar Bodegas Artadi is an awesome value as well as mind-boggling in quality. Purple/black in color, it offers up a killer perfume that is super-sexy. Among its elements are truffles, pencil lead, vanilla, cherry, and black raspberry jam. Full-bodied, the wine is opulent yet elegant, concentrated, and superbly balanced. There is enough structure to ensure 6-8 years of positive evolution and it should drink well through 2032. Kudos to Bodegas Artadi for this tour de force! Importer: Eric Solomon, European Cellars, Charlotte, NC; tel. (704) 358-1565

94 points
Jay S Miller, Wine Advocate
Score 94/100 · Jay S Miller, Wine Advocate

The 2005 Vinas de Gain is produced from 100% Tempranillo with vines ranging from 40-60 years of age. The wine is aged for 12-14 months in French oak, 40% new. 2005 is a very fine vintage throughout Rioja and this entry-level wine from the superstar Bodegas Artadi is an awesome value as well as mind-boggling in quality. Purple/black in color, it offers up a killer perfume that is super-sexy. Among its elements are truffles, pencil lead, vanilla, cherry, and black raspberry jam. Full-bodied, the wine is opulent yet elegant, concentrated, and superbly balanced. There is enough structure to ensure 6-8 years of positive evolution and it should drink well through 2032. Kudos to Bodegas Artadi for this tour de force! Feb 2007, www.robertparker.com

About the producer

Artadi D.O.
Artadi

Owner and winemaker Juan Carlos López de Lacalle is among an elite group of global vintners whose expertise creates wines that stand above others in their regions. Artadi produces refined Rioja in unoaked and oaked styles, including superb Reservas and single-vineyard wines such as Viña El Pisón.

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Red

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