Mullineux, Syrah Schist 2017 vs Zuccardi Aluvional Gualtallary 2015
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Mullineux, Syrah Schist 2017 currently starts £0.50 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £75.00 | £75.50 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Mullineux Wines | Zuccardi |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Syrah, Shiraz | Malbec |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Mullineux, Syrah Schist 2017
The Mullineux Syrah Schist 2017 is a standout wine from the Swartland region of South Africa, showcasing the unique terroir of its schist soils. This wine is part of Mullineux's single-terroir series, which focuses on expressing the distinct characteristics of different soil types. This medium-bodied Syrah has a structured, yet refined tannic profile. It pairs excellently with grilled or roasted meats, particularly lamb or beef, and can also complement dishes with earthy flavours like mushrooms or dishes with a smoky element.
Zuccardi Aluvional Gualtallary 2015
Zuccardi Aluvional Gualtallary Malbec is a complex and elegant wine from one of Argentina's most prestigious high-altitude sites. With notes of strawberry, cherry and plum, complemented by fresh herbal and floral notes, the palate is silky with lively acidity, structured tannins and a long finish, showcasing the exceptional terroir of Gualtallary in the Uco Valley. Why You'll Love It This is Gualtallary Malbec at its finest—complex, elegant, and beautifully structured. Aluvional represents Zuccardi's commitment to showcasing the unique character of specific vineyard sites in the Uco Valley. Sourced from alluvial soils with gravel covered with calcium carbonate at shallow depth, caliche and calcareous sands, this wine reflects the distinctive terroir of Gualtallary. The result is a wine with exceptional elegance, complexity and ageing potential, crafted with minimal intervention and native yeasts. Vineyard & Production Grapes are sourced from alluvial soils with gravel covered with calcium carbonate at shallow depth, caliche and calcareous sands in Gualtallary, Uco Valley. The 2015 vintage was marked by unique conditions, with higher than average winter rainfall helping to increase the natural water table. Spring brought higher than normal temperatures and precipitation, with favourable budding conditions and moderate temperatures in November and December. The harvest produced very elegant wines with great ageing potential. Grape movement is by gravity, with fermentation in concrete vats using native yeasts and maceration of 20-25 days. The wine is aged in barrels and concrete vats, then bottled unfiltered. Tasting Notes This elegant Malbec opens with complex fruit character showing notes of strawberry, cherry and plum, complemented by fresh herbal and floral notes. The palate is silky with lively acidity, showing structured tannins and excellent balance. The finish is long and refined, with exceptional depth and complexity. Perfect Pairings A versatile food wine, pe
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