Trastullo Primitivo Organic 2024 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 | Trastullo | Zuccardi |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Primitivo | Malbec |
| Region | — | Mendoza |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
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,
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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