2. THE CRAFT BEHIND THE SECRET
In Artesa, winemaking is led by women.
Not as a statement, but
as a natural way of working.
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There are stories that never make it to the label.
Decisions taken quietly.
Moments that stay inside the cellar.
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Not as a statement, but
as a natural way of working.
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At the heart of Artesa is Paula Borgo, winemaker.
Her approach is defined by intuition, precision, and deep respect for the vineyard. Paula believes that great wines are not made by forcing decisions, but by observing the land, the fruit, and the rhythm of each vintage.
“Each wine is the result of listening to the vineyard and finding the right balance between fruit, time, and place.”
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Alongside her works Lilia Pérez, Assistant Winemaker.
Sharing the same sensitivity, attention to detail, and respect for the process.
Together, they form a close, collaborative team shaping wines with clarity, balance, and authenticity.
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It is the foundation behind every decision and every Secret.
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In Los Carneros, fog, wind and time, shape the rhythm of the vines.
Balance is never rushed.
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Paula walks these vineyards during harvest, paying attention to subtle signs — when fruit, acidity, and texture quietly align.
For Artesa Secret, vineyards were chosen on both sides of Los Carneros, Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley, to create harmony:
Sonoma Valley: cooler, wind-swept, and foggy conditions slow ripening, giving wines freshness, tension, and delicate aromatics.
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Los Carneros – Napa Valley: slightly warmer, more protected, with silt loam soils that regulate vine vigor, producing fruit with depth, richness, and texture.
Specific clones were selected to express character naturally, not consistency. Harvests are hand-picked at night, and each parcel is treated with gentle fermentation and careful aging — Sonoma in concrete, Napa in French oak — to preserve the unique fingerprint of each vineyard.
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-Some vintages unfold gently.
Others, demand patience and precise timing.
For Artesa Secret, the vintage is an active part of the story – it actively shapes the wine.
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Paula observes how the season evolves, waiting for the moment when freshness and maturity align. Harvest takes place at night, preserving the fruit at its most expressive.
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…To taste.
Elegant, expressive and quietly complex.
A wine that reveals itself slowly.
Fresh red and dark berry notes, subtle spice, and a smooth, lingering finish.
Fresh, vibrant and beautifully composed.
Defined by balance, rather than weight.
Bright citrus and green apple, subtle vanilla, and a fresh, creamy finish.
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Behind closed doors, beneath the winery, there is another layer of the story.
Spaces rarely seen. Wines rarely poured. Moments designed to be experienced, not explained.
Join a guided journey through Artesa’s hidden cellars and taste the wines where their story truly begins.
