{"title":"Artesano Vintners","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 2016 two New Zealand winemakers looked at the indigenous grapes and old vineyards of Catalonia and decided this was where they wanted to make natural wine. Artesano Vintners is the result.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe project was founded by Mike Shepherd and Alex Craighead. Craighead owns Don and Kindeli Wines in Nelson, New Zealand, while Shepherd was working as a winemaker in Barcelona. They sourced organic grapes, found a small space at Bodega La Boella, and made their first two wines: La Benjamina, an ancestral-method sparkler, and Parellatxa, a light red.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore on how they farm and work in the cellar in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/natural-wine-producers-primal-wine\/artesano-vintners-new-world-winemakers-old-world-catalan-grapes\"\u003eArtesano Vintners producer profile\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pardalet-vino-blanco-artesano-natural-wine","title":"Artesano Vintners Pardalet Vino Blanco 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtesano Vintners Pardalet Vino Blanco is a natural white wine from Catalonia, Spain. It is made from a blend of Chenin Blanc and Xarel-lo grapes, grown organically in the Montsant area. The wine undergoes fermentation with indigenous yeasts and a short maceration period on the skins, enhancing its texture. Aging takes place in stainless steel tanks, preserving its freshness and complexity. No sulfites are added during the winemaking process, maintaining the wine's natural character​.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePardalet presents notes of yellow fruit, aromatic herbs, and a touch of salinity. Its fresh, saline texture provides a lively mouthfeel with balanced acidity​.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artesano Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43800800461016,"sku":"ARTESANO-PARDALET","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3363\/9735\/files\/pardalet-vino-blanco-artesano-natural-wine-deslop.png?v=1784584821"},{"product_id":"patatina-power-vino-rosado-artesano","title":"Artesano Vintners Patatina Power Vino Rosado 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtesano Vintner Patatina Power Vino Rosado is a natural wine made from a blend of Trepat, Moscatell, and Parellada farmed organically in Catalunya, Spain. 50% of Trepat is directly pressed, and the other 50% of Trepat undergoes carbonic maceration for 5 days. Moscatell has 12 days of skin contact. Parellada is fermented and aged in old oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artesano Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43800819892440,"sku":"artesano-patatina-2077","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3363\/9735\/files\/artesano-vintners-patatina-power-vino-rosado-natural-wine.jpg?v=1718499259"},{"product_id":"benjamina-blanco-ancestral-artesano","title":"Artesano Vintners Benjamina Blanco Ancestral Sparkling 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eBenjamina Blanco Ancestral is a sparkling white wine from Conca de Barberà in Catalonia, Spain, produced by Artesano Vintners using the ancestral method. Mike Shepherd and Alex Craighead craft Benjamina Blanco Ancestral 2021 from organically farmed Parellada and Xarel-lo grapes grown on soils of calcified stone, clay, and sand. The grapes undergo five days of skin contact before fermentation in old French oak barrels with indigenous yeasts. The wine ages in stainless steel before undergoing second fermentation in the bottle according to the ancestral method. Production remains small batch at approximately 1,200 bottles, with no added sulfites, no fining, and no filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artesano Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43800830705880,"sku":"ARTESANO-BENJAMINA","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3363\/9735\/files\/benjamina-blanco-ancestral-artesano-deslop.png?v=1784584829"},{"product_id":"pan-i-pipa-vino-tinto-artesano","title":"Artesano Pam i Pipa Vino Tinto 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtesano Vintners Pam i Pipa is a natural red wine produced in Catalonia, Spain, using 60% Garnacha, 23% Cabernet Franc, and 17% Cariñena. The grapes are grown organically in the Terra Alta and Conca de Barberà regions on soils rich in calcified stone, clay, and sand. The Garnacha undergoes whole-bunch carbonic fermentation, while the Cabernet Franc and Cariñena are fermented traditionally. The wine has no additives or sulfites, wild yeasts, or filtering​.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePam i Pipa offers aromas of red currants, boysenberry, and caramel. Its fresh palate showcases raspberries, minerality, and a hint of spicy licorice\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artesano Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43800834146520,"sku":"ARTESANO-PAMYPIPA","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3363\/9735\/files\/pan-i-pipa-vino-tinto-artesano-deslop.png?v=1784584838"},{"product_id":"artesano-vintners-xerinola-natural-wine","title":"Artesano Vintners Xerinola 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtesano Vintners' Xerinola is crafted in Catalonia, Spain, using a blend of Macabeu (40%), Parellada (35%), and Xarel-lo (25%). The vineyards are rooted in a mix of calcified stone, clay, and sand soils. The winemaking includes skin fermentation for Macabeu (one week) and Parellada (five days), followed by fermentation in used French oak barrels, yielding a low-intervention wine​.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXerinola 2022 presents fresh citrus flavors of lemon and grapefruit, balanced by toasty yeast aromas and a creamy texture. The wine finishes with a refreshing acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artesano Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49410700771544,"sku":"artesano-pardalet","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3363\/9735\/files\/artesano-vintners-xerinola-natural-wine-primal-wine.jpg?v=1780285753"}],"url":"https:\/\/primalwine.com\/collections\/artesano-vintners.oembed","provider":"Primal Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}