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99 points James Suckling: "Intense aromas of white pepper, blueberries, graphite, metal shavings, violets, and black truffle follow through to a medium body with chewy and fine tannins and a very structured finish. Oyster shell as well. Subtle black pepper, too. Needs four or five years to soften and open. From organically grown grapes. Try after 2027. (11/15/23)" 99 points/'Podium Award,' Peñín Guide to Spanish Wine: "(tempranillo) Colour: deep cherry. Nose: complex, expressive, spicy, mineral, red berry notes, ripe fruit, chalk. Palate: elegant, full-bodied, long, great length (2024)"
98 points Luis Gutiérrez (Wine Advocate): "The nose of the 2021 El Carretil is an explosion of flowers; it's aromatic, perfumed, open, expressive and super elegant, clean, nuanced and showy. It has a seamless palate with very fine tannins, ethereal, with lots of energy and light. This has to be the finest vintage of El Carretil to date. Today, this hits the bull's-eye. Bravo! 5,300 bottles were filled in May 2023. Drink 2024-2034. (2/29/24)"
| Product SKU | 348482 |
| Producer | Artadi |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Rioja |
| Varietal | Tempranillo/Tinto Fino |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
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