Celler Alimara, Pinzellada ‘GN’ 2018 vs Patrizia Cencioni, Rosso Di Montalcino 2021
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £30.00 | £30.00 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Celler Alimara | Patrizia Cencioni |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Grenache, Garnacha | Sangiovese |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Celler Alimara, Pinzellada ‘GN’ 2018
The 2018 “GN” is 100% Grenache (Garnatxa Negra), sourced from 30+ year-old vines at Mas de Cabrera and aged for 21 months in oak. It’s a beautifully balanced, fruit-driven red, brimming with ripe red and black fruits, layered with notes of fudge, vanilla, cedar, and toffee. The oak is well integrated, the tannins are smooth, and there’s a lovely touch of complexity on the finish. Versatile and expressive, it pairs brilliantly with chargrilled steaks, roast meats, hearty pizzas, or strong cheeses — and as a 100% vegan wine, it’s equally at home alongside rich lentil casseroles or mushroom-based dishes. Celler Alimara is a small, quality-focused winery based in Catalonia’s Terra Alta region. Founded by husband-and-wife team Alison and Andy McLeod, the estate champions low-intervention winemaking and sustainable practices. Pinzellada, meaning “Brush Stroke” in Catalan, is Celler Alimara’s creative expression of each vintage, a series where every release paints a unique picture of the year.
Patrizia Cencioni, Rosso Di Montalcino 2021
This female star-studded cast of winemakers is an admirable family-run operation that dates back to 1989 when life force of the estate, Patrizia, decided she wanted to make Brunello. What was once a deteriorating property is now a winery buzzing with life and passion. Beyond the hectares of land freckled with olive groves are Sangiovese vines dedicated to producing Brunello di Montalcino. They aim for the highest quality, with all vineyards meant for Brunello production, whilst they also produce a hidden gem Rosso here that is effectively a "baby Brunello" for early drinking. The vineyards can be found in the southeast at a high altitude with soil composed of volcanic rock and compacted clay (or Galestro). They are harvested by hand and then fermented with indigenous yeasts.
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