Bressia Monteagrelo Cabernet Franc 2023 vs Tres Picos Garnacha 2022
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £21.99 | £21.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Bressia | Tres Picos |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Cabernet Franc | Garnacha |
| Country | — | Spain |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Bressia Monteagrelo Cabernet Franc 2023
Bodega Bressia is one of Mendoza's most respected terroir-driven producers, situated in some of the region's most remote and elevated vineyard sites. Their philosophy centres on wines of elegance and balance that reflect the unique character of their high-altitude origins — and Monteagrelo Cabernet Franc is a compelling expression of exactly that. Why You'll Love It This is Cabernet Franc from the high Andes at its most pure and compelling — fresh, concentrated, and beautifully refined. Sourced from vineyards between 940 and 1,100 metres above sea level in the Valle de Uco and Agrelo regions, Monteagrelo offers a contemporary, mountain-fresh take on the variety that sets it apart from richer, heavier New World reds. Twelve months in French oak adds complexity without masking the wine's natural finesse and varietal character. Vineyard & Production Grapes are sourced from high-altitude vineyards at 940–1,100 metres above sea level across Mendoza's Valle de Uco and Agrelo regions, trained vertically at 6,500 plants per hectare. The cool nights and intense Andean sunlight at this altitude preserve natural acidity and aromatic purity. The wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, building complexity and structure while maintaining the variety's characteristic freshness and finesse. Tasting Notes The nose exudes the purity of mountain air — aromas of cassis, crushed rocks, cherry tomato, and subtle graphite lead onto a concentrated yet refined palate. Classic Cabernet Franc varietal character shines through, with a fresh, contemporary finish that lingers with elegance and precision. Perfect Pairings A superb match for grilled ribeye steak, lamb cutlets with rosemary, duck confit, mutton curry, roasted aubergine, or aged hard cheeses. The wine's structure and freshness make it equally at home with rich meat dishes and more aromatic, spiced cuisine. The Blend Cabernet Franc 100%
Tres Picos Garnacha 2022
Bodegas Borsao Tres Picos is the flagship wine from one of Spain's most respected Garnacha specialists — and it's easy to see why. Sourced from vines up to 60 years old, planted high in the rugged Alto Moncayo at 600–700 metres altitude, this is a bold, full-bodied Garnacha that manages to be both hedonistic and finely structured. A benchmark for the variety. Why You'll Love It Founded in 1959 as a co-operative, Bodegas Borsao has spent decades perfecting its understanding of Garnacha in the Campo de Borja. Tres Picos represents the very best of that knowledge — old vines, low yields, and careful winemaking producing a wine that punches well above its price point. Rich, generous, and deeply satisfying, this is the kind of Spanish red that converts people to Garnacha for life. Vineyard & Production Fruit is sourced from Borsao's oldest vines, rooted in poor clay and limestone soils at altitude in the Alto Moncayo. Low yields of under 4.5 tonnes per hectare ensure exceptional concentration and intensity. After temperature-controlled fermentation (25–30°C) with 20–25 days of skin contact, the wine matures for 5 months in new French oak barriques, adding depth and complexity without masking the vibrant fruit character. Tasting Notes An intense bouquet of ripe red fruits and floral notes, typical of Garnacha at its finest. The palate is rich and generous — bramble, strawberry, and raspberry fruit layered with warm vanilla, liquorice, and spice. Supple yet structured tannins lead to a long, expansive finish. Perfect Pairings Made for red meat. Think rib of beef, lamb chops, Iberian pork, or slow-roasted shoulder of lamb. Also excellent alongside a robust cheese board or a rich mushroom and lentil stew. The Blend Garnacha 100% — Campo de Borja DO, Aragon, Spain. Old vines. 5 months French oak. 75cl bottle.
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