Beronia Rioja Reserva 2020 vs Zuccardi Q Tempranillo 2019
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £18.49 | £18.49 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Beronia | Zuccardi |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Tempranillo | Tempranillo |
| Region | Rioja | Mendoza |
| Country | Spain | — |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Beronia Rioja Reserva 2020
Beronia Rioja Reserva is a contemporary expression of one of Spain's most celebrated wine regions — elegant, complex, and built to impress. Predominantly old-vine Tempranillo with contributions of Graciano and Mazuelo, the wine is aged for 18 months in French and American oak before a further 18 months in bottle, producing a polished, harmonious red with real depth and a long, refined finish. Why You'll Love It Beronia has been producing Rioja for decades, earning a reputation for wines that balance traditional winemaking with a modern sensibility. The Reserva is the jewel in the crown — a wine that rewards patience and attention, revealing greater complexity with every glass. If you're looking for a Rioja that delivers genuine sophistication without requiring a special occasion, this is it. Vineyard & Production Grapes are hand-harvested at optimal ripeness and carefully sorted before slow, controlled fermentation to extract colour, aroma, and texture. The wine then spends 18 months maturing in a combination of French and American oak barrels, followed by a further 18 months of bottle ageing — allowing all the flavours to integrate fully before release. Tasting Notes Deep cherry-red in colour. The nose shows ripe black fruits and sweet cinnamon spice, with the palate delivering smooth, refined layers of lush black fruit, cacao, roasted hazelnut, and a hint of pepper. Soft tannins and an elegant, long finish complete the picture. Perfect Pairings A versatile partner for the table. Excellent with roast meats, Ibérico cured meats, slow-cooked lamb, and aged or ripe cheeses. Also a natural match for hearty stews and game dishes. The Blend Tempranillo 93%, Graciano 6%, Mazuelo 1% — DOCa Rioja, Spain. 18 months oak, 18 months bottle. 75cl bottle.
Zuccardi Q Tempranillo 2019
Zuccardi Q Tempranillo is a structured and elegant Argentine red, offering complex notes of tobacco, leather and chocolate. Approachable in its youth yet capable of ageing gracefully for several years, it captures both power and finesse, showcasing the exceptional quality of old-vine Tempranillo from Mendoza. Why You'll Love It This is Argentine Tempranillo at its finest—structured, elegant, and beautifully complex. The Zuccardi family is one of Argentina's most respected winemaking dynasties, known for innovation and for championing vineyard expression across Mendoza. Their 'Q' range is sourced from carefully selected, old-vine parcels that deliver concentration, depth and purity of fruit. Sustainability, minimal intervention and precision winemaking are hallmarks of the Zuccardi philosophy, resulting in wines of exceptional character and ageing potential. Vineyard & Production Grapes are sourced from old vines in the Santa Rosa vineyards of Mendoza. The region's semi-arid climate, abundant sunshine and high luminosity are moderated by cool nights, which preserve acidity and aromatic intensity. These conditions, coupled with careful vineyard management, ensure perfectly balanced fruit. The 2019 vintage was an outstanding year in Mendoza, marked by ideal ripening conditions with higher-than-average spring humidity, while summer temperatures remained consistently below average. February and March continued with cool, luminous days, allowing slow, even ripening. Selected bunches are hand-harvested and gently transferred into concrete vats by gravity. Fermentation with native yeasts takes place with soft extraction through délestage and pigeage. After fermentation, the wine undergoes 20–25 days of maceration on skins, followed by full malolactic conversion. Ageing in oak barrels adds complexity, structure and longevity. Tasting Notes This deeply structured Tempranillo opens with aromas and flavours of tobacco, leather and chocolate. The palate is silky yet robust, show
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