Artadi, Carretil other_regions At present it lacks a

At present it lacks a little generosity

Anticipated maturity

this is impressively constructed and built to age

The 2000 is not especially subtle or nuanced

but that wine is years from seeing the light of day

Artadi, Carretil other_regions At present it lacks aThe 2011 El Carretil is produced with Tempranillo grapes from a single 5. 3 hectare, southeast facing vineyard planted in 1973 in Laguardia at 500 meters altitude. The grapes fermented in open wooden vats and carried out the malolactic fermentation in oak barrels, where it aged for 14 months. Theres fennel and licorice, it has some grainy tannins, vibrant acidity and some overall austerity. Here the soil speaks quite clearly, and tends to soften the