the first grapes of the harvest were being pressed
"Crafted from vines planted on a mix of galets roulés and safres
Consistent with the elegance of the nose the medium-bodied flavors are a bit finer as well though they certainly don't lack for power
Good acidity that will give it a good evolution over the years
tobacco and mushrooms stand out on the nose
Artadi El Carretil 2021 (1.5L) Piedmont the first grapes of the95 97 Points The Wine Advocate, Luis Gutirrez The nose of the 2021 El Carretil is an explosion of flowers; it's aromatic, perfumed, open, expressive and super elegant, clean, nuanced and showy. It has a seamless palate with very fine tannins, ethereal, with lots of energy and light. This has to be the finest vintage of El Carretil to date. Today, this hits the bull's eye. Bravo! 5,300 bottles were filled in May 2023. I tasted the bottled 2021s from