Boccantino Primitivo Susumaniello 2025 vs Ontanon Rioja Crianza Tinto 2022
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £13.99 | £13.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Boccantino | Ontanon |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Primitivo | Garnacha, Tempranillo |
| Region | Puglia | Rioja |
| Country | Italy | Spain |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Boccantino Primitivo Susumaniello 2025
Boccantino Primitivo Susumaniello is a vibrant, full-bodied red wine from the sun-soaked vineyards of Salento in Puglia , southern Italy . A blend of 70% Primitivo and 30% Susumaniello, it brings together two of the region's most characterful indigenous varieties to create a wine of real warmth, depth and personality. Why You'll Love It This is southern Italian red winemaking at its most expressive and generous. Primitivo brings the dark fruit power and richness you expect from Puglia, while Susumaniello adds a lifted freshness and aromatic complexity that keeps the wine lively and engaging. Carefully tended vines, low yields and hand harvesting ensure only the best fruit makes it into the bottle. Bold enough to impress, smooth enough to enjoy any night of the week. Vineyard and Production Grapes are sourced from sun-drenched vineyards in Salento, where the Mediterranean climate and fertile soils create optimal conditions for producing ripe, aromatic fruit. After harvest, fermentation takes place with careful temperature control to preserve fruit intensity. Part of the wine is aged in stainless steel tanks to retain freshness and purity, while another portion matures in large oak barrels to add complexity, depth and subtle spice. A final three months of bottle ageing brings everything together before release. Tasting Notes Deep ruby in colour with pronounced aromas of prunes, blackberry and black pepper. The palate is full-bodied, warm and expressive, with ripe dark fruit flavours complemented by gentle oak nuances. Smooth tannins and a long, lingering finish make this wine as approachable as it is complex. Perfect Pairings Ideal with roasted meats, game, pasta with rich sauces and mature cheeses. Also excellent alongside slow-braised lamb, beef ragu or a hearty charcuterie board. Grape Varieties Primitivo , Susumaniello
Ontanon Rioja Crianza Tinto 2022
Bodegas Ontañón Rioja Crianza is a benchmark expression of classic Rioja, crafted from old-vine Tempranillo and Garnacha grown on the slopes of the Sierra Yergas in Rioja Baja. Aged in a combination of American and French oak before further bottle maturation, this is a wine that delivers everything you expect from a great Crianza — and then some. Why You'll Love It This is Rioja Crianza at its most reliable and rewarding. Ontañón's 5th-generation family winery has built its reputation on wines that consistently over-deliver, and this is no exception. Whether you're a committed Rioja devotee or simply looking for a crowd-pleasing red with real character, this wine will never let you down. Vegetarian, vegan, and sustainably produced. Vineyard & Production Sourced from 40-year-old vines in the La Montesa and Siete Caminos vineyards around Quel, south of the River Ebro. Following a long maceration, the wine spends 12 months in 60% American and 40% French oak barrels (a mix of new and used), then a further 12 months in bottle before release — giving it the structure and polish that defines the Crianza style. Tasting Notes Intense black fruit and warm spice on the nose, with ripe, plush fruit on the palate. Balancing freshness and supple tannins give the wine excellent depth and approachability. A very classic Crianza — juicy bramble fruits, rounded oak, and a long, smooth finish. Perfect Pairings A natural partner for roast chicken and game, meaty pasta dishes, hard cheeses, and slow-cooked lamb. Also excellent alongside a charcuterie board or a hearty beef casserole. The Blend Tempranillo 90%, Garnacha 10%
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