PRODUCER: Arteteke

Arteteke - Russè

Name: Arteteke - Russè
Brand: Roscioli Wine Club
Price: 23.95 EUR
Availability: InStock

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Basilicata

Italy

Aglianico

Russè is a bold, pure expression of Aglianico, produced in the volcanic zone of Vulture in Basilicata. The project Arteteke was born with a social mission—creating inclusive work opportunities—and the wines reflect this deep sense of care and responsibility. The grapes for Russè are hand-harvested and fermented with native yeasts in concrete, where the wine also undergoes malolactic fermentation and aging. This choice preserves the fruit’s intensity while allowing it to evolve with elegance. The nose reveals dark berries, plum, and earthy undertones, while the palate is full, with firm tannins and vibrant acidity. The volcanic soils lend the wine tension and minerality. Russè is both a soulful red and a symbol of community and purpose.

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Arteteke

Arteteke was founded in 2013 on the slopes of Monte Vulture, in Basilicata, as a social cooperative with a clear mission: to create work and dignity for people from fragile backgrounds through agriculture and wine. Over time, Giulio Bagnale, the owner, turned this training project into a real winemaking venture—small, local, and deeply human.
They farm just a few hectares of Aglianico, on volcanic soils at around 500 meters above sea level. Everything is done by hand, with organic practices in the vineyard and minimal intervention in the cellar. Fermentations are spontaneous, the wines are unfiltered, and sulfites are used only when strictly necessary.
The name “Arteteke” comes from a dialect word meaning a sort of nervous energy or restlessness—something that moves, resists stillness. It suits both the land and the spirit behind the project.