The 2005 Artadi Pagos Viejos is a tremendous example of a perfectly aged beauty from Rioja. This wine is seamless and a study of elegance and power; the proverbial iron fist in a velvet glove. It is one of most extraordinary expressions of Tempranillo in the world.
WINE ADVOCATE 95 POINTS - "The 2005 Pagos Viejos is already in bottle but has not been released. It is just slightly more muted but lovely nonetheless. Already complex both aromatically and on the palate, it has superb materials while appearing to be more structured than the 2004. Purchasers will need to be a bit more patient with this 2005 and should consider drinking the 2005 Vinas de Gain in the interim. Kudos to Bodegas Artadi for this tour de force!"
WINE ADVOCATE 95 POINTS - "The 2005 Pagos Viejos is already in bottle but has not been released. It is just slightly more muted but lovely nonetheless. Already complex both aromatically and on the palate, it has superb materials while appearing to be more structured than the 2004. Purchasers will need to be a bit more patient with this 2005 and should consider drinking the 2005 Vinas de Gain in the interim. Kudos to Bodegas Artadi for this tour de force!"