“There are several prominent producers in La Rioja who already source their grapes mainly or exclusively from a single municipality, which allows us to understand the differences between them. A good example is Javier Arizcuren in Quel.” Tim Atkin report 2025

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 […]