Ontanon Rioja Crianza Tinto 2022 vs Zuccardi Los Olivos Malbec
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £13.99 | £13.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Ontanon | Zuccardi |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Garnacha, Tempranillo | Malbec |
| Region | Rioja | Mendoza |
| Country | Spain | — |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Ontanon Rioja Crianza Tinto 2022
Bodegas Ontañón Rioja Crianza is a benchmark expression of classic Rioja, crafted from old-vine Tempranillo and Garnacha grown on the slopes of the Sierra Yergas in Rioja Baja. Aged in a combination of American and French oak before further bottle maturation, this is a wine that delivers everything you expect from a great Crianza — and then some. Why You'll Love It This is Rioja Crianza at its most reliable and rewarding. Ontañón's 5th-generation family winery has built its reputation on wines that consistently over-deliver, and this is no exception. Whether you're a committed Rioja devotee or simply looking for a crowd-pleasing red with real character, this wine will never let you down. Vegetarian, vegan, and sustainably produced. Vineyard & Production Sourced from 40-year-old vines in the La Montesa and Siete Caminos vineyards around Quel, south of the River Ebro. Following a long maceration, the wine spends 12 months in 60% American and 40% French oak barrels (a mix of new and used), then a further 12 months in bottle before release — giving it the structure and polish that defines the Crianza style. Tasting Notes Intense black fruit and warm spice on the nose, with ripe, plush fruit on the palate. Balancing freshness and supple tannins give the wine excellent depth and approachability. A very classic Crianza — juicy bramble fruits, rounded oak, and a long, smooth finish. Perfect Pairings A natural partner for roast chicken and game, meaty pasta dishes, hard cheeses, and slow-cooked lamb. Also excellent alongside a charcuterie board or a hearty beef casserole. The Blend Tempranillo 90%, Garnacha 10%
Zuccardi Los Olivos Malbec
Zuccardi Los Olivos Malbec is an elegant expression of Malbec from the Uco Valley, offering aromas of plum, blackberry and white pepper with a long, fruity finish. The grapes are sourced from selected vineyards at 1,050 metres above sea level, where high altitude and cool nights preserve freshness and aromatic intensity. Half of the wine is aged for 10 months in French oak, adding complexity and structure while maintaining vibrant fruit character. Why You'll Love It This is quality Mendoza wine from Familia Zuccardi, one of Argentina's most respected wine families and pioneers of high-altitude viticulture. Sourced from 1,050m elevation vineyards with partial French oak ageing, this wine offers the concentration and elegance of premium Uco Valley fruit at an exceptional price. Hand-harvested with extended skin contact and careful winemaking, it delivers outstanding quality and drinkability. Meet the Producer Familia Zuccardi is one of Argentina's leading wine families, renowned for pioneering high-altitude viticulture in the Uco Valley and producing wines that authentically express the unique terroirs of Mendoza. Vineyard Grapes are sourced from selected vineyards in the Uco Valley at 1,050 metres above sea level, where intense sunlight and cool nights create ideal conditions for producing concentrated, aromatic Malbec with natural balance. Winemaking Grapes are hand-harvested and left on skins for 15 days with daily pigeage and delestage to extract colour, flavour and fine tannins. 50% of the wine is aged in French oak for 10 months to add complexity and structure, while the remainder is kept in stainless steel to preserve fresh fruit character. Tasting Notes Elegant aromas of plum, blackberry and white pepper with delicate floral notes. The palate is medium to full-bodied with vibrant fruit, balanced acidity and a long, fruity finish with subtle oak influence and soft tannins. Perfect Pairings An ideal accompaniment to grilled meats, roasted red meats, roasted vege
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