Artevino

Artevino wines come from Orben, an ambitious single-estate producer in Rioja Alavesa run by the same team behind respected Izadi. The Antón family owns three-quarters of the property; the remaining stake belongs to 50 of Spain's leading restaurants—partners who shaped the original vision. What makes Artevino distinctive is its site: 79 small vineyard plots (averaging 0.3 hectares each) in Laguardia on poor, shallow clay-limestone soils, planted between 1945 and 1954. These old vines, trained as goblets and farmed at just four tonnes per hectare, benefit from Atlantic cooling that preserves acidity even in warm years. The result is a wine that balances ripe fruit with structure and freshness—precisely what Rioja's best producers aim for.

About Artevino

Orben was built to prove that a single estate could match Rioja's finest. Winemaker Roberto Vicente oversees fermentation and ageing in a combination of stainless steel and French oak—half new, half second-use—for 12 months. The 2021 vintage benefited from abundant winter snowfall that recharged water reserves, followed by a cool, dry summer that slowed ripening and built phenolic depth. The grapes are manually harvested into 15 kg boxes, destemmed, and fermented with double pigeage (gentle foot-treading) to extract flavour without harshness. The resulting wines show refined aromatics—toasty oak, pencil lead, leather, dark fruit—and impressive breadth on the palate, finishing with notable persistence.

Artevino Wines in Our Collection

We stock two vintages of the single Orben Rioja. The 2021 (91 points) is fleshy and fruit-driven, with firm structure; it's the one to start with if you want to taste how a cool growing season shapes complexity. The 2022 (93 points), from a warmer year, shows slightly lower alcohol (14% vs 14.5%) but equal refinement. Both are 100% Tempranillo, natural cork, vegan-friendly. Price ranges from £31.75 to £32.90—serious value for a wine made in collaboration with Spain's top restaurants.

Food Pairing

These wines suit rich, savoury dishes: roasted lamb with garlic and thyme, beef stews with mushrooms, aged Spanish cheese, and cured meats. The acidity and structure cut through fat beautifully. Try the 2021 with game birds or duck; the 2022 with grilled steak or beef barbecue.

Who makes Artevino?

Orben estate in Rioja Alavesa, owned 75% by the Antón family and 25% by 50 Spanish restaurants. Winemaker Roberto Vicente leads production.

What style are these wines?

100% Tempranillo. Savory, structured reds with fresh acidity, toasty oak, dark fruit, and impressive balance. The 2021 scores 91, the 2022 scores 93 points.

How much do they cost?

£31.75–£32.90 per bottle. Both are 75 cl, natural cork, vegan.