Artadi Valdeginés Single Vineyard 2021

96 points James Suckling: "A nice lift of black pepper to the red cherries, hibiscus, mineral and oyster shells. Scented, with more width than depth on the nose. Chalky rounding of tannins dissipate in a concentrated, medium- to full-bodied palate. Long, mineral finish to close. Drink from 2025. (09/18/23)."

94+ points Luis Gutiérrez (Wine Advocate): "The bottled 2021 Valdeginés showed much better than the unbottled sample I tasted last time. The wine is a little austere, very integrated and harmonious, with fine tannins. It feels very young and undeveloped but with high potential, with all the elements and balance to age nicely in bottle. The 2021s are going to need time in bottle. Carlos López de Lacalle says Valdeginés is a serious wine but with a jovial palate, with energy and charm. 15,000 bottles were produced, which is the largest production of the single-vineyard wines. It was bottled in May 2023. Drink 2025-2031. (02/29/24)."

93 points Joaquín Hidalgo (Vinous): "Being one of the pioneers of village and terroir-driven wines in Rioja, Artadi focuses on balancing a mixture of the terroir and his personal style. The 2021 Valdeginés is a good example of this approach, crafted from Tempranillo planted on deep clay soils in Laguardia, Rioja Alavesa. A purple wine, the aromas offer notes of black tea and violets, along with crushed plums and fresh cherries. Dry, juicy and taut, with bold and reactive tannins, the powerful and rich palate lingers on its fruit notes—a Rioja red with a personalized Bordeaux touch. Drink 2024-2035. (12/23)."