Godessa Agiorgitiko 2024 vs Marcelino Rioja Crianza 2021
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £12.49 | £12.49 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Assyrtiko | Tempranillo |
| Region | — | Rioja |
| Country | Greece | Spain |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Godessa Agiorgitiko 2024
Godessa Agiorgitiko is a soft, expressive Greek red wine from Cavino Winery, a family-owned estate founded in 1958 on the slopes of Aigialia in the Peloponnese. Sourced from vineyards in Nemea and across the Peloponnese highlands, it showcases the silky, fruit-driven character that makes Agiorgitiko one of Greece's most beloved native red varieties. Unoaked and approachable, it is a wine built for the table. Why You'll Love It Agiorgitiko is often called the Merlot of Greece , and it is easy to see why. Velvety tannins, ripe red fruit, and a soft, lingering finish make it immediately appealing and endlessly food-friendly. Cavino's Godessa expression keeps things fresh and unoaked, letting the variety's natural charm shine through without the weight of barrel ageing. At this price, it is one of the most reliable everyday reds from the Mediterranean. Vineyard & Production The vineyards are located on the slopes and highlands of Nemea and other parts of the Peloponnese, where warm days and cool nights allow grapes to ripen slowly and evenly. Clay, loam, and limestone soils provide excellent drainage and contribute to the wine's structure and minerality. Grapes are carefully hand-delivered in small boxes, then destemmed and gently crushed before fermentation in stainless steel tanks with skin contact for full colour and flavour extraction. The wine is aged for a minimum of six months in stainless steel with no oak influence, preserving freshness and varietal character. Tasting Notes The nose is expressive with ripe red fruits, hints of lavender, and a subtle touch of butter. On the palate, the wine is soft and silky with velvety tannins and fresh fruit flavours. The finish is balanced and lingering, highlighting the wine's delicate fruit character and refined texture. Perfect Pairings A versatile food wine, pairing beautifully with pasta, red meat with light sauces, grilled lamb, and Mediterranean vegetables. Also excellent alongside soft cheeses, charcuterie, or a clas
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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