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Perfumed and fruity with cherry, spices and some candied orange. Medium to full body. Fruity finish. From organically...
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750ml
Bottle: $39.52
6 bottles: $38.80
The nature of this wine demands the cooperation of those who drink it, it can be felt as pink or red depending on the...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $34.80
Ruby red color with violet reflections. On the nose, fruity aromas of blueberries, black currant and wild blackberry...
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Bottle: $49.20
6 bottles: $48.22
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Rose
750ml - Case of 12
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The 2019 Produttori di Manduria AKA, a Primitivo Rosato, lifts from the glass in an intense display of crushed ripe...
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Rose
750ml
Bottle: $16.63 $18.48
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Pretty in aromas of peach and strawberry, this is a sleek, energetic and nervy wine—bone dry, elegant and endlessly...
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Rose
750ml
Bottle: $15.59
12 bottles: $15.28
Predominately made from Merlot, this refreshing rosé starts off with aromas of ripe strawberry, crushed stone and...
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Rose
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $62.55
This is so yummy with sliced peaches, lemons and some stone and white pepper. Minerally. It’s medium-bodied and...
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Aidani Rose / Blush Schioppettino 2019

One of the most ancient of the Greek grape varietals, Aidani has been cultivated on and around the Cyclades for millennia for its versatility and gently pleasing aromatic qualities. Wines made primarily with Aidani grapes tend to have a milder alcohol content than other classic Greek wines, and relatively low acidity. This makes Aidani wines a perfectly pleasant accompaniment to a wide range of traditional Greek foods, and equally pleasant to drink chilled at any time under the Greek sun. Nowadays, Aidani grapes are mostly likely to used as a blending grape, often being mixed with Assyrtiko grapes to balance out and mellow the acidity and high alcohol content found in them.

As a blending grape, the Aidani offers light, delicate floral tones, often reminiscent of a Muscat. On the island of Naxos, it has been traditionally blended with the Athiri grape to produce the island's signature sweet wine, Apiranthos, where the subtleties of the Aidani grape are really allowed to shine through. However, elsewhere in Greece you are far more likely to find the blend of these two distinctive grapes in dry white wines, where the Aidani is used primarily not for its flavor, but for its aroma and mellowing effect.

Additional Information on Greek Wines
Greek Wines
Ancient Greek Wines – A Brief History of Wine in Greece
The Myth of Dionysus, Greek God of Wine
What is Retsina?