Caballo Loco Grand Cru Apalta 2023 vs Imperial Rioja Reserva 2020
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| Availability | Out of stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | — | £28.99 |
| Current stockists | — | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Vina Valdivieso | Imperial Rioja |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon | Tempranillo |
| Region | — | Rioja |
| Country | Chile | — |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy | No current tracked offers |
Caballo Loco Grand Cru Apalta 2023
Caballo Loco Grand Cru Apalta is an exceptional single-terroir red wine from Viña Valdivieso, sourced exclusively from a specific block within the prestigious Apalta sub-valley in Chile's Central Valley. Inspired by the French Grand Cru system, this wine celebrates the unrepeatable character of its origin, crafted from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere grown in conditions that cannot be replicated anywhere else in Chile . Why You'll Love It Apalta is one of Chile's most celebrated wine-growing sub-valleys, a warm, sheltered amphitheatre of old vines in Colchagua that consistently produces wines of extraordinary concentration and complexity. Caballo Loco Grand Cru Apalta captures the very best of this exceptional terroir, combining the structure and depth of Cabernet Sauvignon with the distinctive spice and dark fruit character of Carmenere. The result is a wine of real power and elegance, built to impress and to age. Vineyard & Production Grapes are sourced from a specific block within the Apalta sub-valley, selected for the uniqueness and quality of their terroir. The wine is crafted using the same philosophy as the original Caballo Loco, a progressive blending approach inspired by the solera method used in sherry production, combining the current vintage with previous editions to build extraordinary layers of complexity and depth. Bottled at 14.5% ABV. Tasting Notes Deep ruby in the glass. The nose is intense and inviting, with aromas of black fruits, currants, chocolate, and vanilla. The palate is complex and well-rounded, with silky tannins, notes of dark fruit, spice, and a long, lingering finish of real elegance and power. Perfect Pairings An outstanding partner for beef, lamb, and game dishes with rich, hearty sauces. Also excellent alongside strong cheeses and slow-cooked red meat dishes. Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere
Imperial Rioja Reserva 2020
CVNE Imperial Rioja Reserva is a classic, award-winning Rioja that showcases traditional winemaking at its finest. Crafted from a selection of the best grapes from CVNE's Rioja Alta vineyards around Villalba, Briones, and Torremontalbo, this wine combines red fruits and vanilla oak with a supple, silky palate, offering exceptional quality and excellent ageing potential. Why You'll Love It This is traditional Rioja Reserva done right — elegant, balanced, and beautifully crafted with two years in French and American oak followed by two years in bottle before release. Produced by CVNE (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España), one of Spain's most respected producers, Imperial has won many awards over the years and represents outstanding quality. The wine will evolve and develop well in the bottle for years to come, making it exceptional value for a traditionally crafted Rioja Reserva. Vineyard and Production Sourced from CVNE's best vineyards around Villalba, Briones, and Torremontalbo in Rioja Alta, with vines over 40 years old. Grapes are hand-harvested into 20kg crates after meticulous monitoring, placed in a cold room for 24 hours, then sorted on a table before gravity transfer to large oak vats for alcoholic fermentation. The wine is aged for two years in French and American oak barrels, followed by two years in bottle in CVNE's centenary cellars before release. Tasting Notes Traditional in style with a nose of red fruits and vanilla oak. The palate is supple and silky with warm red fruits and a touch of spicy vanilla oak. Medium to full-bodied with excellent balance and a long, satisfying finish. Perfect Pairings A versatile wine perfect with grilled and roasted red meats, pizza, pasta, casseroles, stews, mild creamy cheeses or mature hard cheese. Also excellent with lamb, chorizo or traditional Spanish cuisine. Grape Variety Tempranillo
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