Arboleda Pinot Noir Aconcagua Valley 2022 vs Marchesi di Gresy Monferrato Rosso 2019
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £19.99 | £19.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Arboleda | Marchesi de Gresy |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Pinot Noir | Merlot |
| Region | — | Piedmont |
| Country | — | Italy |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
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Arboleda Pinot Noir Aconcagua Valley 2022
Arboleda Pinot Noir from Chile's Aconcagua Valley is a captivating expression of cool-climate Pinot Noir, crafted from the Chilhué Vineyard on the Aconcagua Costa Estate. Highly influenced by cold Pacific Ocean breezes, this wine showcases the purity and elegance that defines premium Chilean Pinot Noir. Why You'll Love It This is Pinot Noir with remarkable freshness and finesse—bright cherry fruit, earthy complexity, and a savoury finish that lingers beautifully. The cool coastal influence creates a wine of exceptional balance, with fine tannins and vibrant acidity that make it incredibly food-friendly. At this price point, it offers outstanding quality from one of Chile's most exciting terroirs. Vineyard & Production Sourced from the Chilhué Vineyard on the Aconcagua Costa Estate, where cold Pacific Ocean breezes create ideal conditions for elegant Pinot Noir. The 2022 vintage began with little rain and warm temperatures, but cooler mid-season conditions allowed the grapes to develop perfectly mature tannins. Fermented in stainless steel tanks for 10-18 days at 25-28°C, then aged for 11 months in French oak barrels (15% new), adding subtle complexity without overwhelming the delicate fruit. Tasting Notes Bright and clean cherry colour with captivating purity. The nose reveals aromas of sour cherry, rosehip, and subtle earthy notes. On the palate, mellow bloody and saline nuances emerge—hallmarks of this unique terroir. Delicate structure with great balance, fine tannins, and a fresh, savoury finish that invites another sip. Perfect Pairings A versatile wine that shines with beef bourguignon, roasted duck, grilled salmon, mushroom risotto, charcuterie boards, or aged cheeses. Also excellent with roasted lamb, coq au vin, or earthy vegetable dishes. Grape Variety 100% Pinot Noir from Aconcagua Valley
Marchesi di Gresy Monferrato Rosso 2019
Marchesi di Gresy Monferrato Rosso is a remarkable 100% Merlot from Piedmont — a grape variety more associated with Bordeaux than Barbera country, but one that has found an exceptional home in the commune of Cassine in the Asto zone. Originally planted to blend with Barbera, winemaker Alberto decided the juice was simply too good to blend, and bottled it as a single varietal. Aged for 12 months in used French barriques followed by a further 24 months in Slovenian oak casks, this is a spicy, rich wine with forest fruits and plums on the nose, dark fruits, toasty cedar, and vanilla on the palate, with ripe tannins leading to a long, structured finish. Why You'll Love It This is 100% Merlot from Marchesi di Gresy, one of Piedmont's most respected estates, produced under the DOC Monferrato appellation from vineyards in the commune of Cassine in the Asto zone. The decision to bottle this as a single varietal rather than blending it with Barbera speaks to the exceptional quality of the fruit from this site. The extended oak ageing programme — 12 months in used French barriques followed by 24 months in Slovenian oak casks, totalling three years of maturation — develops extraordinary complexity and structure while allowing the Merlot's natural richness and fruit character to shine through. Winemaker Matteo Sasso oversees production, crafting a wine that is vegetarian and vegan-friendly. This is Piedmontese Merlot with depth, complexity, and genuine ageing ambition. Vineyard & Winemaking Produced by Marchesi di Gresy under DOC Monferrato, Piedmont, Italy. Vineyards in the commune of Cassine, Asto zone. Aged 12 months in used French barriques, followed by 24 months in Slovenian oak casks. Winemaker: Matteo Sasso. Vegetarian and vegan. Contains sulphites. Tasting Notes Spicy and rich with forest fruits and plums on the nose. Complex on the palate with dark fruits, toasty cedar, and vanilla, with ripe tannins leading to a long, structured finish. Food Pairing Excellent with ste
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