Castillo Perelada 5 Finques (Fincas) Reserva 2020 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 | Castillo Perelada | Bodega Y Vinedos |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnacha | Malbec |
| Region | — | Mendoza |
| Country | Spain | — |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
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.
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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