Description (English) • Parker points: 97 points (Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate) • Fill level: Neck (Cuello) • Label condition: Excellent label condition (Etiqueta excelente) • Capsule condition: Excellent capsule condition (Cápsula excelente) • Bottle size: 750 ml • Bottler: Estate bottled (Embottled by the château / property) – Bodegas y Viñedos Artadi de Laguardia S.A., Álava, Spain • Wine / winery history: Artadi El Carretil is a single-vineyard Tempranillo from Laguardia in Rioja Alavesa, produced by Bodegas Artadi. The vineyard “El Carretil” sits on limestone-rich soils and is known for producing wines with great structure, depth and elegance. Artadi left the Rioja DOCa in 2015 to focus on terroir expression and vineyard-designated wines. The 2016 vintage is considered outstanding and received 97 points from Robert Parker. • Drink or keep: Drink now or keep. This wine has excellent ageing potential and can easily evolve for another 10–15 years under proper cellar conditions. • Shipping method: Temperature-controlled shipping recommended / professional wine courier.