Rioja is changing and John Szabo, MS Master Sommelier and “Canada’s best-known sommelier” captures it perfectly in his latest article. Driven by a new generation of producers, a fresh voice is emerging. Among the standout wines, our wine Barranco del Prado 2023 reaches an exceptional 97 points in his Top 10 selection of modern red […]
A few days ago, our scores were published in the Robert Parker Wine Advocate report by Luis Gutierrez, and we couldn’t be prouder to share them with you. These results are much more than just numbers: they reflect the path we follow every day, based on meticulous viticulture, respect for our terroir, and an understanding of […]
Luis Gutiérrez, responsible for tasting and evaluating wines from Spain and South America for The Wine Advocate, one of the most influential wine publications in the world, popularly known for the “Parker list,” recently published his annual report on Rioja. We were thrilled to see Javier and his reflections featured in this article. Below, we’re sharing […]
Last week we had a very interesting conversation with The Sunday Times about the changes currently shaping viticulture and the role our wine tourism project plays in this new context. The article explores how the sector is evolving and how, from our winery, we see wine tourism as a way to bring people closer to […]
Arizcuren wines have been recognized by James Suckling with outstanding scores in his latest tasting. Barranco del Prado 2023 stands out with 95 points, praised for its vibrant nose of wild berries, red plums, hibiscus, and pronounced mineral character, along with precise tannins and a long, clean finish. Close behind, Finca El Foro 2023 scores […]
In his Rioja 2026 report, Tim Atkin clearly identifies a structural shift in the region: “the finest wines are moving away from pan-regional blends and towards individual villages and specific sites“. He further notes that it is now possible to understand the differences between municipalities when producers work predominantly with grapes from a single origin, […]
The Arizcuren winery has been highlighted by Tim Atkin MW as one of the leading producers in Rioja that is firmly committed to village wines, single-varietals, and single-vineyard wines, moving away from pan-regional blends and reinforcing the identity of the origin, with special mention of Javier Arizcuren’s work in Quel. In his Rioja Special Report […]
