Domaine Mas Barrau Cabernet Franc Vin de Pays du Gard 2025 vs Ponte Villoni Edizione Privata 2025
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £11.99 | £11.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Domaine Mas Barrau | — |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Cabernet Franc | Sangiovese, Primitivo |
| Country | — | Italy |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Domaine Mas Barrau Cabernet Franc Vin de Pays du Gard 2025
Domaine Mas Barrau is a family estate near Nîmes on the high plateau of the Costieres de Nîmes, where Samantha and Eric have dedicated themselves to producing a Cabernet Franc that sets new standards for the variety in southern France. Cabernet Franc is much underrated and rarely cultivated outside its traditional heartlands of Bordeaux and the Loire — but in the Gard, on old river-bed soils of free-draining stone and gravel, it finds a compelling new home. Why You'll Love It This is Cabernet Franc from an unexpected address — and it is all the more exciting for it. Where the Loire gives you elegance and the Bordelais gives you structure, Mas Barrau gives you something wilder and more generous: sweet-scented ripe fruit twinned with an edgy woodland perfume, and a palate that is scrumptiously juicy and fleshy yet counterbalanced by the savoury, crunchy, rooty character that makes Cabernet Franc so distinctive. Incredibly long, very rich, and seriously good value. Vineyard & Production The Gard lies at the southern end of the Rhône valley, where the red wines carry the supple textures and peppery influences of the Rhône alongside the character of Cabernet varieties. Mas Barrau’s Cabernet Franc grapes come from a single family estate parcel near Nîmes, planted on the high plateau of the Costieres de Nîmes — old river beds of stony, free-draining soil that encourage deep root growth and produce wines of real concentration and character. The flat land and large vineyard blocks facilitate efficient, sustainable farming and exceptional value-for-money pricing. Tasting Notes A wine of real character: wild ripeness of sweet-scented fruit on the nose, twinned with an edgy woodland perfume. The palate is incredibly long and very rich — scrumptiously juicy and fleshy, yet beautifully counterbalanced by the savoury, crunchy, rooty character that is the hallmark of great Cabernet Franc. A genuinely distinctive and memorable glass. Perfect Pairings A superb match for juicy lamb sh
Ponte Villoni Edizione Privata 2025
Ponte Villoni Edizione Privata is a bold, expressive southern Italian red wine that brings together three of the region's most characterful indigenous varieties, Sangiovese , Primitivo , and Nero di Troia , in a rich, velvety cuvée with generous ripe fruit, smooth texture, and refined complexity. Crafted from hand-selected grapes harvested at peak ripeness, this is a wine of immediate pleasure and genuine depth, capturing the warmth and personality of southern Italian winemaking at a very approachable price. Why You'll Love It Ponte Villoni works closely with local growers across Italy's southern regions, combining modern winemaking techniques with classic Italian craftsmanship to produce wines of real character and charm. Edizione Privata Private Edition is their flagship blend: a wine that showcases the best of what the south can offer. Sangiovese brings structure and cherry fruit; Primitivo adds richness and spice; Nero di Troia contributes depth, colour, and a distinctive savoury edge. Together they are greater than the sum of their parts. Vineyard & Production Hand-selected grapes are harvested at peak ripeness to ensure richness and concentration. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve vibrant fruit purity, followed by gentle maturation to refine texture and integrate flavours. Tasting Notes Deep ruby in colour. Aromas of ripe black cherries, plums, and dark berries on the nose, lifted by notes of vanilla, sweet spice, and a hint of cocoa. The palate is smooth and full-bodied, soft tannins, generous fruit, and a long, satisfying finish. Perfect Pairings A superb partner for grilled meats, tomato-based pasta dishes, slow-cooked Italian stews, and mature hard cheeses. Also excellent with pizza, aubergine parmigiana, and charcuterie boards. Grape Variety Sangiovese, Primitivo, Nero di Troia
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