Paololeo Passo del Cardinale Primitivo di Manduria 2023 vs Spier Seaward Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £15.95 | £15.95 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Paololeo | Spier |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Primitivo | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Region | Puglia | — |
| Country | — | South Africa |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
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Paololeo Passo del Cardinale Primitivo di Manduria 2023
Paolo Leo Passo del Cardinale Primitivo di Manduria DOP is a bold and expressive red wine from southern Puglia, Italy . Made from 100% Primitivo grapes, it combines rich berry fruit with subtle spice and refreshing acidity, achieving a harmonious balance between power and elegance. Why You'll Love It This is authentic Primitivo di Manduria DOP showcasing the best of Puglia's signature grape. The wine undergoes extended maceration of 15 to 18 days for delicate extraction of tannins, colour and flavour, followed by three months in American oak barriques and six months in stainless steel. This careful balance of oak and steel preserves the wine's richness while maintaining fruit purity and freshness. Paolo Leo blends traditional vineyard practices with modern winemaking to create wines of intensity, freshness and true varietal character at exceptional value. Meet the Producer Paolo Leo focuses on crafting wines that reflect the unique terroir of Puglia. By blending traditional vineyard practices with modern winemaking, the estate produces wines with intensity, freshness and true varietal character. Production Grapes are destemmed and fermented at a controlled temperature of 25 degrees Celsius for 8 to 10 days. Extended maceration on the skins for 15 to 18 days ensures delicate extraction of tannins, colour and flavour, enhancing the wine's structure and aromatic profile. The wine is aged for three months in American oak barriques and six months in stainless steel, balancing richness and fruit purity while preserving freshness and vibrancy. Tasting Notes Deep ruby in colour with aromas of ripe red berries and subtle spice. The palate is full-bodied yet elegant with smooth tannins, lively acidity and a long, well-rounded finish. Perfect Pairings Pairs beautifully with well-seasoned main courses featuring red sauces, roasted meats and game, as well as aged cheeses with intense flavours and forest mushrooms. Also excellent with pizza or pasta. Grape Variety 100% Primitivo
Spier Seaward Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Seaward grapes are selected from South Africa's top coastal areas, growing in a narrow band close to the cold Atlantic ocean and the temperate waters of False Bay. Such terroir provides what you might call a perfect storm - with barely any human intervention needed to produce outstanding harvests for our winemakers, every year. The vineyards are 6-20km from the ocean. They are planted on a range of aspects, from flat to north-eastern facing slopes that moderate phenolic development and enhance fruit preservation. The rich and deeply decomposed granite soil retains water well and is moderately fertile, resulting in low, concentrated yields. This adds to the complexity and tannin structure of the wine. Spier is one of South Africa's oldest wine farms with a recorded winemaking history dating back to 1692. The winemaking team is committed to crafting wines truly expressive of their terroir, with minimal interference. While rooted in this heritage, they have a vibrant and conscious energy. Their Growing for Good initiatives empower communities to make positive social and environmental change. Ranging from art and entrepreneurship to regenerative farming and ecological restoration, these projects and partnerships are creating a ripple effect of lasting and meaningful impact.
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