226 - Viña El Pisón, 2001. D.O.Ca. Rioja, Rioja Alavesa, Spain.

Viña El Pisón, 2001. D.O.Ca. Rioja, Rioja Alavesa, Spain. Red wine. 6 bottles of 75 cl. In its original wooden case. Opened for inspection. Robert Parker (The Wine Advocate): 96/100. Condition: Liquid levels between 1 and 3 cm below the cork. Original maroon capsules, intact. Labels complete, three of which have moisture stains of varying intensity; one shows superficial deterioration. Original wooden box bearing the wine’s name. From a private collection, stored under optimal temperature and humidity conditions. Viña El Pisón is one of the most distinctive expressions of Tempranillo from Rioja Alavesa. Produced by Artadi from a small plot of old vines located in Laguardia, it stands out for its precise interpretation of the terroir and its limited production. The 2001 vintage, particularly renowned in Rioja for its quality and aging potential, offers a profile of concentration, balance, and depth. As it ages in the bottle, it may develop notes of ripe black fruit, spices, licorice, tobacco, and forest floor, supported by a refined tannic structure. This set of six bottles in its original case is of particular interest to collectors of great Spanish single-vineyard wines.