Esteban Martín, Oak 12 2019 vs Marcelino Rioja Crianza 2021
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Esteban Martín, Oak 12 2019 currently starts £0.09 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £12.40 | £12.49 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Esteban Martín | — |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Garnacha | Tempranillo |
| Region | — | Rioja |
| Country | — | Spain |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Esteban Martín, Oak 12 2019
Esteban Martín Oak 12 is a smooth, fruit-forward red with a bit of extra depth from oak ageing. It shows ripe blackberry and plum alongside notes of vanilla, sweet spice and a touch of toast. The palate is rounded and medium-bodied, with soft tannins and a warm, easy finish. It’s a great match for grilled meats, barbecue, or slow-cooked dishes like beef stew. It also works well with hard cheeses, where the wine’s ripe fruit and gentle oak complement the savoury flavours nicely. 'Oak 12' refers to the wine being aged for around 12 months in oak barrels, which adds those subtle spice and vanilla notes while helping to soften and round out the structure.
Marcelino Rioja Crianza 2021
Marcelino Rioja Crianza is a bright, modern Rioja from Bodegas Campoameno, crafted from Tempranillo grown at altitude in carefully managed vineyards between 300 and 650 metres. Smooth, fruit-forward and gently spiced with a classic touch of oak, this is Rioja Crianza at its most approachable and enjoyable. Why You'll Love It Bodegas Campoameno works with vineyards at altitude across Rioja, where the combination of elevation, temperature variation and native yeasts produces wines of real purity and local character. Marcelino is their everyday expression, a Crianza that delivers genuine Rioja quality without the premium price tag. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel with eight days maceration, this is a wine that lets the fruit do the talking, with oak playing a supporting role rather than dominating the glass. Vineyard & Production Sourced from vineyards between 300 and 650 metres altitude in Rioja. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with eight days maceration and native yeasts to retain purity and local character. Aged for one year in oak, adding warmth, vanilla and gentle spice while preserving the wine's vibrant fruit character. Tasting Notes Ruby red with light purple highlights. Generous and fruit-forward on the nose, with clear Tempranillo character, blackberry and cherry mingling with toasted, vanilla-laden aromas from a year in oak. Full and soft on the palate, with fresh, ripe black fruits and a subtle vanilla sweetness. Balanced, approachable and nicely rounded, with a warm, structured finish. Perfect Pairings Perfect with cheeses and cured meats, roasted lamb, beef stews and everyday comfort dishes. Also excellent with chorizo, grilled vegetables and hearty pasta. Grape Variety Tempranillo 100%
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