Aristocratico Appassimento 2024 vs Artesa Organic Rioja Tinto 2023
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £13.25 | £13.25 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Enoitalia | Artesa |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Primitivo | Tempranillo |
| Region | Puglia | Rioja |
| Country | Italy | Spain |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
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Aristocratico Appassimento 2024
Aristocratico Appassimento is a full-bodied, richly concentrated red from Salento in southern Italy, crafted from Primitivo and Negroamaro using the traditional appassimento method. Produced by Enoitalia, a leading family-owned winery established in 1986 near Lake Garda, this is a wine of genuine power, warmth, and the soul of Puglia. Why You'll Love It The appassimento method, more commonly associated with Amarone in the Veneto , involves partially drying the grapes to intensify sugars, flavours, and aromas before fermentation. Applied here to two of Puglia's most characterful native varieties, the results are exceptional. Primitivo contributes deep, jammy dark fruit and warmth, while Negroamaro adds structure, spice, and the characteristic bitter-sweet depth that defines great Salento red wine. At 14.5% ABV, this is smooth and approachable yet complex enough to reward real attention. Vineyard and Production Primitivo and Negroamaro grapes are sourced from vineyards in Salento, Puglia, and partially dried using the appassimento method to concentrate sugars and flavours before fermentation begins. Careful fermentation and ageing produce the wine's characteristic concentrated, velvety texture and depth of character. Tasting Notes Deep ruby-purple in the glass, Aristocratico Appassimento opens with aromas of ripe plums and raisin. The palate is concentrated, smooth, and velvety, with rich notes of dried fig, warm spice, and tobacco, finishing long and satisfying with real southern Italian character. Perfect Pairings A natural match for rich cheeses, roasted meats, hearty pasta dishes, and game. Also excellent alongside slow-braised beef, lamb shanks, and dark chocolate desserts. The Blend Primitivo and Negroamaro.
Artesa Organic Rioja Tinto 2023
Artesa Organic Rioja Tinto is a vibrant, fruit-forward red from DOCa Rioja — crafted from organically grown grapes by Bodegas Ontañón , a 5th-generation family winery led by Raquel and Rubén Ontañón. Aged for 3–6 months in American oak, this is an aromatic, expressive, and beautifully balanced Rioja that combines the benefits of careful oak maturation with an approachable price point. Organically certified. Why You'll Love It Bodegas Ontañón is one of Rioja's most forward-thinking family wineries, combining traditional Rioja winemaking with modern techniques and a genuine commitment to organic viticulture and sustainability. Their estate vineyards near Alfaro cover 200 hectares, with high-altitude plots at 500–600 metres producing mature vines in poor, stony soils — the kind of terroir that naturally limits yields and concentrates flavour. Artesa is the accessible, everyday expression of that philosophy: organic, characterful, and great value. Vineyard & Production Sourced from organically cultivated estate vineyards near Alfaro in Rioja Oriental, with high-altitude plots at 500–600 metres on poor, stony soils. Grapes are fermented in stainless steel and matured for 3–6 months in American oak barrels, ensuring freshness while adding subtle complexity and spice from the oak. Tasting Notes Aromatic on the nose with plum, cherry, smoky herbal notes, and a hint of clove. The palate is complex and juicy — bramble fruit, black pepper, and lifted savoury characters, finishing with elegance and balance. Perfect Pairings Pairs perfectly with casseroles, roasted or grilled red meats, and Manchego cheese. Also a versatile everyday wine for pasta dishes, charcuterie, and social occasions. Grape Variety Tempranillo 100%
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