Anwilka Red Wine vs Michele Chiarlo Palás Barolo
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Michele Chiarlo Palás Barolo currently starts £0.49 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £37.49 | £37.00 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Anwilka | — |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon | Nebbiolo |
| Region | Stellenbosch | Barolo |
| Country | South Africa | Italy |
| ABV | — | 14% |
| Sweetness | — | Medium |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Anwilka Red Wine
Anwilka is one of the most compelling estates to emerge from Stellenbosch , situated in the prime Helderberg ward of South Africa . The vineyards enjoy a pronounced maritime influence from nearby False Bay, where cooling summer breezes preserve freshness and extend the growing season. Planted across 39 hectares of iron-rich Koffieklip soils, this is a wine of genuine terroir and structural ambition. Why You'll Love It This is South African red wine at its most serious and rewarding. Anwilka brings together the power of Cabernet Sauvignon with the spice and depth of Syrah, Malbec and Petit Verdot to create a blend of real complexity and age-worthiness. The Helderberg's unique combination of maritime cool and iron-rich soils gives the wine a distinctive coastal salinity that sets it apart from other New World reds. Decant it, give it time, and it will reward you generously. Vineyard and Production Grapes are hand-picked in the early morning hours into small crates and carefully sorted before and after destemming. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks with lengthy pump-overs and extended maceration, drawing out ripe polyphenols with precision. Malolactic fermentation is carried out in either new French oak barrels or in tank, followed by 19 months of ageing in 400-litre French oak barrels, split equally between first-fill and second-fill. Tasting Notes Bright ruby in colour with a deep, luminous core. The nose is expressive and layered, with aromas of red fruits, oak spice and white pepper. On the palate, bold and full-bodied, with perfumed flavours of poached plums, pencil shavings and a distinctive coastal salinity. Firm yet elegant tannins provide structure, while the texture is beautifully rounded, culminating in a long, rich and age-worthy finish. Perfect Pairings A natural partner for rich, slow-cooked dishes. Try it with venison casserole, braised short rib, roasted lamb shoulder or a classic Beef Wellington. Also excellent alongside aged h
Michele Chiarlo Palás Barolo
Medium-bodied with good structure and silky tannins, this deep garnet wine is made with the acclaimed Nebbiolo grape variety. Notes of small, buxom fruits, liquorice and tobacco make it a fine partner for lamb and pasta dishes.
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