Showdown Man with an Axe Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 vs Trastullo Primitivo Organic 2024
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £13.99 | £13.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Boutinot | Trastullo |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon | Primitivo |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Showdown Man with an Axe Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
A plush and approachable Californian Cabernet, full of ripe blackcurrant and wild berry fruit, with a touch of sweet oak and soft, juicy tannins. Meet the producer Boutinot has been working with growers across California for decades, refining its portfolio vintage by vintage to deliver wines that balance ripe fruit, structure, and accessibility. Production Sourced from vineyards in Northern California’s Central Valley, around Lodi and Manteca, where the San Joaquin and Sacramento river deltas provide cooling breezes that preserve freshness in the fruit. Cabernet blocks are vinified separately and blended for balance, with 6 months ageing in oak to provide a broad frame and subtle chocolate notes. Tasting notes Ripe blackcurrant, wild berries, and sweet vanilla oak on the nose. The palate is rich with cassis and black cherry, soft, juicy tannins, and a long, plump finish. American oak adds gentle chocolate edges. Food match Perfect with a cheeseburger or any hearty, casual fare. Grape Cabernet Sauvignon 100%
Trastullo Primitivo Organic 2024
Trastullo Primitivo Organic is a vibrant expression of Primitivo grown organically in the sun-soaked vineyards of Puglia, southern Italy . The vines thrive in well-draining, clay-rich soils with abundant limestone, producing grapes with concentrated flavours and natural intensity while respecting the environment. The organic approach ensures healthy, balanced grapes with purity of fruit and a true sense of terroir. Why You'll Love It This is certified organic Primitivo from Puglia, showcasing the variety's ripe, fruity character with environmental respect. The sun-soaked vineyards of southern Italy, with their clay-rich soils and abundant limestone, create ideal conditions for Primitivo to develop concentrated flavours and natural intensity. The organic approach ensures healthy, balanced grapes with purity of fruit and a true sense of terroir. The careful winemaking - hand-harvesting, controlled fermentation, and 10-15 days of maceration - extracts colour, aroma, and structured tannins while maintaining freshness. This is Puglia Primitivo with vibrant fruit, approachable style, and organic credentials. Region & Winemaking Produced in Puglia, southern Italy. Grapes are grown organically in sun-soaked vineyards with well-draining, clay-rich soils and abundant limestone. Hand-harvested and carefully selected before undergoing fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. Maceration lasts 10-15 days to extract colour, aroma, and structured tannins. The wine is aged briefly in stainless steel or neutral oak to maintain freshness and varietal character, highlighting the ripe red fruit and spice of Primitivo. Tasting Notes Deep ruby-red colour. The nose is expressive, with aromas of ripe cherries, plums, red berries, and subtle hints of Mediterranean herbs and spices. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and round, with soft, integrated tannins, lively acidity, and a long, juicy finish. The organic production allows the fruit to shine with a fresh, pure,
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