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Uccelliera Brunello Di Montalcino 2015
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$75.62
Andrea Cortonesi of Uccelliera shows real talent when it comes to highlighting vintage variation in his wines. His...
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Uccelliera Brunello Di Montalcino 2017
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$95.17
Balsam herbs, cocoa and sweet white smoke give way to crushed black cherry and plum as the 2017 Brunello di...
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Uccelliera Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva 2015
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$169.32
An enticing version, whose vibrant character sets the pace for fresh black cherry, blackberry, iron and tobacco, with...
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Uccelliera Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva 2016
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$195.12
Offers forthcoming aromas and flavors of blackberry, black currant, licorice, tobacco and vanilla backed by vivid...
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Uccelliera Rapace Super Tuscan 2017
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$45.18
A pretty, fruity red, yet there’s tension and firm tannins to the blueberry, orange-peel and walnut character....
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Val Delle Corti Chianti Classico Riserva 2016
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$44.87
The Riserva is only made in exceptionally good years with the best Sangiovese selected from the estate’s oldest...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$67.28
An intense ruby-red colour, a deep, ethereal nose, with notes of sour cherry, rain-soaked earth, carob and a palate...
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Valdicava Brunello Di Montalcino 2010
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$333.70
$355.00
Absolutely stunning aromas of nectarine, orange peel, sweet black cherry, plum, flower, licorice and mushroom. Full...
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Valdicava Brunello Di Montalcino 2013
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$79.12
A juicy, young Brunello with berry, dried mushroom and flower character. Orange peel, too. Full body, firm and...
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Valdicava Brunello Di Montalcino 2015
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$110.95
Wonderful aromas of roses and sliced plums with wet earth and truffles. Then turns to raspberries and blackberries....
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Valdicava Brunello Di Montalcino 2017
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$104.95
Intense aromas of flowers and dark cherries. Perfumed and bright for the vintage. Full-bodied and firm with chewy yet...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$184.67
A full-bodied, firm and chewy wine with very polished and caressing, juicy tannins. Shows youth and prowess in its...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$183.95
An impressively structured wine. Aromas of blueberries and blackberries with hints of violets. Full body with...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$212.69
A wine with superb finesse and depth. So subtle and understated yet, powerful and long. The tannin intensity is...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$297.50
A complex red with rose petals, violets, crushed stones and cherries follows through to a full body and chewy tannins...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$193.37
This opens with savory, truffle and meaty aromas with a complex and quite cryptic nose that delivers a wealth of ripe...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$218.95
Spectacular aromas of crushed fruit, plums, sous bois, porcini and black truffles. Decadent year, but fresh....
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$238.23
This is heavenly on the nose with fresh flowers such as violet and cherries with undertones of freshly shaved...
Aidani Albarino Sangiovese
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?
The pale skinned grapes of the Albarino varietal have been grown in and around Spain and Portugal for almost a thousand years, where they are highly enjoyed and prized by the locals for their distinctive aroma, and sharp, tart acidity levels. Over the past century, their influence has spread to the New World, and many vineyards keen to emulate the white wines of Spain have had considerable success with this varietal. The light bodied wines which are produced from the Albarino grapes have wonderfully aromatic properties, and carry ripe flavors of soft summer fruits, apricot and peach, with a mild and pleasantly bitter after taste brought on by their thick skins. Because of their acidic nature, they are a fantastic match for many Spanish foods, and are best served chilled on a hot day.
The name of this grape, meaning 'blood of Jove' conjures up evocative images of long dead civilizations, and gives the Sangiovese varietal a sense of the holy, the sacred, the special. Indeed, this particular type of Italian grape has been cultivated and processed for thousands of years, and is said to be the original favorite grape varietal of the Romans, and the Etruscans before them. Throughout history, vintners have continued to plant this varietal, and they continue to produce wonderful wines to this day. The long bunches of very dark, round fruit are treasured by fine wineries in Italy and a few other places around the world, and when young, these grapes are lively – full of strawberry flavors and a little spiciness. However, it is when they are aged in oak that they take on some truly special flavors and aromas, as seen in some of the finest wines of the Old World.