Do we ship to you?.
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$124.85
The 2019 Barbera d’Asti Ai Suma is laced with blackberry jam, crème de cassis, sweet spice, licorice, lavender and...
375ml - Case of 24
Bottle:
$35.39
A supple, concentrated red, with plum, blackberry, earth and iron flavors permeating the rich texture. Stays...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$30.40
Characterised by well defined fragrances of ripe cherry and small red fruits. Violet ruby red in color. Intense mouth...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$23.72
Best matched with cured meat, stews and full fat cheese.
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$16.25
Appearance: Clear garnet red.
Nose: Rich and intense, with a good concentration of delicate, crisp fruity aromas....
750ml
Bottle:
$26.32
12 bottles:
$25.79
Wine of notable structure with intense ripe fruit aromas and hints of spice. Full-bodied and smooth on the palate....
750ml
Bottle:
$24.79
6 bottles:
$24.29
The 2019 Barbera d'Alba Morassina is fabulous. Dark, layered and super-expressive, the 2019 marks a return to...
750ml
Bottle:
$114.81
6 bottles:
$112.51
Always a classic Hermitage Blanc, the 2019 Hermitage Chante-Alouette Blanc is all Marsanne that comes mostly from...
750ml
Bottle:
$23.94
A youthful nose of sweet strawberry and damson. The supple and vibrant palate shows succulent black fruits and herbs....
750ml
Bottle:
$21.68
12 bottles:
$21.25
This full-bodied and moderately tannic wine offers a good, mellow, barrel-aged character along with deep-black-fruit...
Pre-Arrival
Bruno Rocca Barbera D'alba 2019
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$42.45
The 2019 Barbera d'Alba is silky, pliant and super-expressive. Inky dark fruit, lavender, spice, licorice and mocha...
Pre-Arrival
Elvio Cogno Barbera D'alba Pre-Phylloxera 2019
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$50.78
A bright, rich ruby color with intense purplish highlights. The aroma is enveloping, aromatic and deep with...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$66.95
The 2019 Barbera d'Alba Vigna Francia marries elegance, power and energy. Inky blue/purplish fruit, menthol, licorice...
Barbera Marsanne Robola 2019
For centuries now, the beautiful red grapes of the Barbera varietal have been grown in Italy, where they are prized for their unusual high acid content and low tannins, brought about by their thin skins. The Barbera grape varietal thrives in warmer climates, and has had some success overseas in the new world, where its strongly aromatic flavors of intense hedgerow fruits make it a favorite with wineries and wine drinkers looking for a grape which offers plenty of interesting characteristics. Interestingly, the differences between young and aged wines made from this varietal are quite significant, with younger bottles holding a plethora of berry flavors, including blueberry and raspberry notes, and oak aged wines made from the Barbera grape being much loved for their ability to become extremely complex and spicy, and picking up vanilla flavors from the wood they are barreled in.
In the mountains of Cephalonia, the mineral rich soils assist in the growing of one of the finest of Greece's white grape varietals – the Robola grape. These noble yellowish grapes are notable for the wines they produce, which generally contain summer fruits, peach and citrus aromas, coupled with flavors which extend beyond the usual range of white wines, revealing smoky and mineral notes, and a lengthy, lemony after-taste. These fine characteristics helped the regions it is grown in gain AOC status, and wine-makers in this area have many generations of practice in bringing out the elegant and subtle characteristics of this grape.
Robola, and the other wines of Cephalonia have a long and illustrious history, being mentioned even in ancient epic poems such as Homer's Iliad. However, it was the Venetians who first recognized the great potential of Robola grapes, which quickly became the focus for the areas wine-makers and tradesmen. Nowadays, Robola wines act as an excellent example of a refined Greek dry white wine, which can be either drank as a light and refreshing summer aperitif, or alongside grilled white meats, salads, or white fish. Robola wines, as a rule, do not age particularly well, and it is highly recommended that bottles are drunk young, within two years of bottling. By doing so, you can enjoy the unique characteristics of this remarkable wine, complete with the balanced combination of chalky, smoky citrus flavors and delicate peach aromas which typify the finest examples of Robola varietal wines.
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?