Brunilde di Menzione Primitivo di Manduria Riserva 2021 vs Castillo Perelada 5 Finques (Fincas) Reserva 2020
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £17.99 | £17.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Brunilde di Menzione | Castillo Perelada |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Primitivo | Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnacha |
| Country | — | Spain |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
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Brunilde di Menzione Primitivo di Manduria Riserva 2021
Brunilde di Menzione Primitivo di Manduria Riserva is a rich, full-bodied red from Puglia, southern Italy, crafted to showcase the depth and character of the Primitivo grape at its most expressive. Grown using the traditional Alberello bush vine method and aged in oak for a minimum of 12 months, this is a Riserva of genuine structure, complexity, and warmth. Why You'll Love It Primitivo di Manduria is one of Puglia's most celebrated appellations, producing wines of remarkable concentration and character from some of Italy's oldest bush vines. The Alberello training system, where each vine stands alone and low to the ground, is labour-intensive and low-yielding by nature, but the reward is fruit of exceptional intensity and depth. Brunilde di Menzione honours this tradition with a Riserva that delivers serious quality at a very accessible price. Vineyard and Production The Primitivo grapes are cultivated using the traditional Alberello bush vine method, allowing the vines to thrive in Puglia's warm, sunny climate and well-drained soils. This low-yield system concentrates the flavours in each berry. Manual harvest takes place at the end of August, ensuring full ripeness and the intensity needed for a wine of this structure. Fermentation occurs under controlled temperatures for approximately 25 days, with extended maceration developing aromatic complexity and a firm structural backbone. The wine is then aged in oak for a minimum of 12 months, adding depth and a subtle spiced undertone. Tasting Notes Deep ruby in the glass, Brunilde di Menzione Primitivo Riserva opens with aromas of ripe dark fruit, warm spice, and a hint of vanilla from the oak ageing. The palate is full-bodied and generous, with concentrated dark cherry and plum, balanced spice, medium tannins, and a long, persistent finish that speaks clearly of its southern Italian origins. Perfect Pairings A natural match for roasted and stewed meats, slow-cooked lamb, hearty pasta dishes, and mature hard cheeses.
Castillo Perelada 5 Finques (Fincas) Reserva 2020
Castillo Perelada 5 Finques Reserva is a flagship red from one of Catalunya's most prestigious family estates — a producer with winemaking roots stretching back to the Middle Ages. Blending fruit from five distinct vineyards across DO Empðordà, from slate slopes to sandy plains and gravel, this is a wine of genuine complexity, personality, and a long, elegant finish. A SWA 2025 Silver medal winner. Why You'll Love It Perelada helped establish DO Empóordà in the 1960s and remains one of its defining producers. The estate's vineyards run from the Pyrenees down to the Mediterranean coast, planted on a remarkable diversity of soils that give the 5 Finques its layered character. Committed to sustainable agriculture, culturally engaged — the estate hosts a celebrated summer music festival — and producing wines of real ambition, Perelada is a producer worth knowing. Vineyard & Production Sourced from five vineyards between 40 and 150 metres above sea level, with an average vine age of 21 years. Soils range from slate and gravel to sandy plains and fluvial sediment, each contributing distinct flavours and aromatics. The wine is made with extended maceration and controlled fermentation at 24°C, then matured in a combination of American and Allier French oak before at least two years of bottle ageing prior to release. Tasting Notes Deep cherry-red in colour. Aromas of red fruits and spice on the nose, with balsamic hints and a subtle toasted background. The palate is fresh, well-structured, and balanced, with plentiful yet harmonious tannins and a long, elegant finish. A wine of great personality. Perfect Pairings Excellent with young and mature red meats, roast lamb, aged cheeses, and even dark chocolate. A versatile Reserva that works equally well at the dinner table or as a contemplative glass on its own. The Blend Garnacha Negra 36%, Cabernet Sauvignon 19%, other varieties 45% — DO Empóordà, Catalunya, Spain. Sustainable viticulture. American and French oak. 75cl bottle.
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