Brunilde di Menzione Primitivo di Manduria Riserva 2021 vs Catena Malbec
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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 | Bodega Y Vinedos |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Primitivo | Malbec |
| Region | — | Mendoza |
| 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.
Catena Malbec
Catena Malbec is one of Argentina's most iconic expressions of Malbec , sourced from the Catena family's historic high-altitude vineyards in the foothills of the Andes mountains in Mendoza . For over four generations, the Catena family has pioneered high-altitude viticulture in Argentina, producing wines of exceptional concentration, elegance and longevity that have helped define the modern Argentine wine industry. Why You'll Love It This is benchmark Argentine red wine from one of Mendoza's most celebrated and historic estates. The Catena family's commitment to high-altitude viticulture and meticulous vineyard management delivers a Malbec of outstanding depth and character. Rich, full and luscious, it offers the concentration and elegance that has made Catena a benchmark name in world wine. Meet the Producer Catena Zapata is one of Argentina's most revered wine estates, with a winemaking heritage spanning more than four generations. Pioneers of high-altitude viticulture in Mendoza, the family has been instrumental in elevating Argentine Malbec to international acclaim. Their commitment to quality, research and terroir expression sets the standard for the entire region. Viticulture Grapes are sourced from the Catena family's historic vineyards situated at high altitudes in the Mendoza foothills of the Andes. The combination of intense sunlight, cool nights and well-drained soils at elevation produces fruit of exceptional concentration, freshness and aromatic complexity. Tasting Notes Deep concentrated dark fruit aromas with delicate floral notes and minor vanilla essences. The body is rich, full and luscious on the palate with notes of concentrated black cherry and dark berried fruits, sweet spices and tobacco tannins. A good balance of crisp acidity and flinty minerality carries through to a long, quality finish. Perfect Pairings A natural match for grilled meats, roasted lamb, fish with tomato sauce and roasted vegetables. Equally at home at a casual dinner or a s
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