La Artesilla de Leza García Rioja Reserva Blanco 'Viñedo Singular'

Winemaker Leza García on the winery

“We are a family-owned winery in the heart of Rioja Alta, where our family has been making wine for generations. Today, we manage approximately 145 hectares of our own vineyards and oversee the entire process, from tending the vines to bottling our wines. We combine traditional knowledge with a modern approach to winemaking. The character of each vineyard is central to our philosophy: we believe that differences in soil, altitude and climate give every wine its own personality.”

And on Rioja Alta, Spain

“La Artesilla comes from a special vineyard in the Sonsierra, at an altitude of approximately 600 metres. The 45-year-old Viura vines benefit from both continental and Mediterranean influences. Viñedo Singular is a special classification within DOCa Rioja, awarded to individually recognised vineyards with distinctive terroir and strict requirements for vine age, harvesting and yields. The grapes ferment and mature in French and American oak, followed by four months ageing on the lees with regular bâtonnage (stirring of the lees). This gives the wine its rich, creamy character and added depth.”