2021 | Artadi El Carretil | Álava Junmai Il Poggione has captured the

Il Poggione has captured the radiance of the vintage

Dark berries with chocolate and lightly toasted oak on the nose

Nicely integrated new oak

almond milk and sage

which somewhat belies its nature - intense but delicate

2021 | Artadi El Carretil | Álava Junmai Il Poggione has captured theIntense 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. 99 Pts James Suckling