Roda Sela Rioja 2023 vs San Marzano 62 Anniversario Primitivo di Manduria Riserva 2020
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. San Marzano 62 Anniversario Primitivo di Manduria Riserva 2020 currently starts £0.04 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £24.99 | £24.95 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Bodegas Roda | San Marzano |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Garnacha, Tempranillo | Primitivo |
| Region | Rioja | Puglia |
| Country | Spain | — |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Roda Sela Rioja 2023
Bodegas Roda Sela is a refined expression of Rioja Alta, crafted from old bush vines of Tempranillo, Graciano, and Garnacha planted near the historic town of Haro. Low yields, careful hand-harvesting, and 12 months in French oak make this a wine of real elegance and concentration — a step up from everyday Rioja without stepping away from what makes the region great. Why You'll Love It Introduced in 2008, Sela has quickly become a benchmark for carefully crafted Rioja Alta. Bodegas Roda's philosophy centres on balance, elegance, and terroir expression — and this wine delivers all three. If you're looking for a Rioja that rewards attention without demanding it, this is it. Sustainably farmed, with minimal intervention in the winery. Vineyard & Production Sourced from 15–30-year-old bush vines whose low yields encourage phenolic maturity and concentrated aromatics. Grapes are hand-harvested, destemmed, and gently crushed before 19 days of maceration. The wine then spends 12 months in 100% semi-new French oak barrels, allowing fruit and oak to integrate seamlessly before bottling. Tasting Notes Bright ruby with layered red hues. The nose is intense and expressive — cherry, red berry, and hints of black fruit, with subtle mineral and oak notes. On the palate, the wine is wide and voluminous, with fine, well-structured tannins, ripe fruit concentration, and a long, persistent finish. Perfect Pairings Best served at room temperature alongside rich, flavourful dishes. Think roasted venison, beef fillet, slow-cooked lamb shoulder, or hearty stews. Also excellent with aged hard cheeses and charcuterie. The Blend Tempranillo 94%, Graciano 3%, Garnacha 3% — DOCa Rioja Alta, Spain. Hand-harvested. 75cl bottle.
San Marzano 62 Anniversario Primitivo di Manduria Riserva 2020
San Marzano 62 Anniversario Primitivo di Manduria Riserva 2020 is a richly expressive Primitivo crafted from some of the oldest bush vines in Manduria region of Italy , with many over sixty years of age. Grown on iron-rich red soils with fragments of limestone and cooled by gentle Mediterranean breezes, the grapes reach exceptional concentration and natural ripeness. Hand-harvested at dawn to preserve freshness, the fruit undergoes slow fermentation and extended maceration to draw out deep colour, lush texture and fragrant complexity. The wine is then matured in French and American oak barrels, allowing its intense black fruit, spice and velvety tannins to harmonise into a beautifully opulent, luxurious expression of Primitivo di Manduria. Why You'll Love It This is old-vine Primitivo at its finest—rich, powerful, yet remarkably elegant. The 62 Anniversario celebrates six decades of winemaking excellence, showcasing the depth and complexity that only ancient vines can deliver. It's a wine that impresses both connoisseurs and newcomers alike with its opulent character and exceptional value for a Riserva-level wine. Meet the Producer Cantine San Marzano, founded in 1962 by a group of local growers, has become a leading force in Puglian winemaking. Known for their masterful work with old-vine Primitivo, the estate combines traditional viticulture with modern precision, producing wines that reflect both heritage and innovation. Production Grapes are hand-picked from low-yielding old vines and sorted meticulously to ensure perfect ripeness. Fermentation takes place at controlled temperatures with gentle extraction to enhance depth and structure. The wine is matured in a mix of French and American oak barrels to integrate flavours and elevate its natural richness, resulting in a polished, powerful and seamless final wine. Tasting Notes Deep, almost opaque ruby in colour, the wine offers an opulent nose of black cherry, plum, sweet spices, cocoa and vanilla. The palate is
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