Artadi
Description
Data of interest
Flagbearer of the Rioja renewal of the late eighties, Juan Carlos López de Lacalle is a true vineyard man, a genuine visionary whose unwavering faith in the power of terroir has resulted in some of the finest wines ever crafted in Spain. In the mid-eighties, he led the cooperative Cosecheros Alaveses, which in 1992 became his property under the name Bodegas y Viñedos Artadi. Since then, the Lacalle and Laorden family has steered the project.
Currently, the firm is led by Carlos López de Lacalle, son of Juan Carlos and the fifth generation of this winemaking lineage, who has been recognized as “Revelation Winemaker of La Rioja” by the expert Tim Atkin in his Rioja Special Report 2025.
In 2015, the winery decided to leave the D.O.Ca. Rioja to highlight the unique characteristics of each vineyard. Moreover, since 2002, Artadi has been practicing organic and biodynamic agriculture, culminating in the achievement of organic certification in 2016.
Artadi is the producer of masterpieces such as Viñas de Gain, Pagos Viejos, and Grandes Añadas, but its true flagship is Viña el Pisón, a mythical single-vineyard wine that has earned its creator the global recognition he deserves. In fact, it is one of the few Spanish wines to have achieved a perfect 100-point score from Parker, a milestone reached with the 2004 vintage. Artadi’s commitment to terroir and its mastery in working with tempranillo are a testament to the fact that Rioja Alavesa has entered the 21st century with great distinction.
Artadi owns 56 hectares of vineyards located in the terms of Laguardia and Elvillar de Álava. These are small plots of tempranillo and viura vineyards sheltered by the Sierra de Toloño and nestled in the heart of Sonsierra Alavesa. They thrive on various soil types: limestone, alluvial gravel, silt, and clay, and benefit from a microclimate that combines continental, Atlantic, and Mediterranean influences.
Foundation year
1985
Owned vineyard
56
Address
Ctra. de Logroño, s/n
Telephone
34945600119
Region
Huesca
Country
Spain
