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$120.79
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$120.00
Aromas of chocolate powder, orange peel and dried strawberry. Medium body, intense and silky tannins and a flavorful...
750ml - Case of 6
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$42.80
On the nose, elegant and clear with citrus fruit aromas and soft spices. In the mouth, generous and soft, balanced...
750ml
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$89.39
6 bottles:
$87.60
Lo Zoccolaio own vineyards in a number of communes, but their Riserva comes from the Ravera cru in Novello. It...
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Bartolo Mascarello Barolo 2012
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
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$606.12
A melange of floral, berry, licorice, spice and tobacco aromas and flavors signal this stylish, well-structured red....
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Bartolo Mascarello Barolo 2012
750ml - Case of 6
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$217.95
A melange of floral, berry, licorice, spice and tobacco aromas and flavors signal this stylish, well-structured red....
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Bouchard Pere Et Fils Montrachet Grand Cru 2012
750ml - Case of 6
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$826.95
A smooth, creamy texture sets the pace for the peach, baked apple and spice flavors in this intensely flavored,...
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Bruno Giacosa Barolo Falletto 2012
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
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$320.78
A young wine that builds on the palate with plums, spices, cedar and hints of chocolate. Turns to hazelnuts. Full to...
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Bruno Giacosa Barolo Falletto 2012
750ml - Case of 6
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$139.95
A young wine that builds on the palate with plums, spices, cedar and hints of chocolate. Turns to hazelnuts. Full to...
750ml - Case of 6
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$394.95
Bruno Giacosa, who passed away last January, was known for the extraordinary elegance of his Barolos and Barbarescos....
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Cappellano Barolo Pie Rupestris 2012
750ml - Case of 6
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$253.81
Expressive aromas and flavors of ripe cherry, licorice, leather, menthol and eucalyptus are the hallmarks of this...
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Catena Zapata Chardonnay White Bones 2012
750ml - Case of 3
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$104.12
The 2012 White Bones Chardonnay is also sourced from selected rows in the Adrianna vineyard in Gualtallary, produced...
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Ceretto Barolo Bricco Rocche 2012
750ml - Case of 6
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$253.56
The aromas of rose petals, strawberries and dark fruits are breathtaking. Full-bodied, very fine and tight with a...
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Coche-Dury Meursault Premier Cru Perrieres 2012
750ml - 1 Bottle
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$4406.95
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Conterno Fantino Barolo Vigna Sori Ginestra 2012
750ml - Case of 6
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$74.45
Aromas of ripe strawberry, violet, rose petal and sandalwood follow through a full body, round and very silky tannins...
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
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$712.53
A distinguished wine with a deep yellow hue and green reflections. The delicate nose discloses mineral notes, honey,...
750ml - Case of 6
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$54.28
Matchstick, flint, lemon and apple aromas and flavors highlight this dry, chalky Chablis. Shows character, with a...
750ml - 1 Bottle
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$906.80
$964.68
Assyrtiko Chardonnay Nebbiolo 2012
Cultivated since at least the middle of the Byzantine era, the Assyrtiko grape is generally considered to be one the finest of the Greek grape varietals, as a result of its multi-purpose properties and ability to flourish on a wide range of terrains. The ancient Byzantines used it in conjunction with Aidani and Athiri grapes for the production of their unusual and naturally sweet Vinsanto wines, which are still produced today in Santorini, and continue to be popular. However, the Assyrtiko grapes are used for many different AOC wines across Greece, and are favored by wine makers who want to maintain a dryness and acidic punch to their produce.
The Assyrtiko grapes are renowned for their ability to maintain their acidity as they ripen beneath the blazing Mediterranean sun, resulting in wines which have a distinctive dryness and a range of citrus fruit aromas, as well as great structure and high tannins. Often, Assyrtiko grapes will produce wines which leave an unusual after-taste reminiscent of the mineral rich, volcanic soils they are grown in on the slopes of Santorini, making them a favorite for wine drinkers looking for something full of character and interesting attributes. The past twenty five years have seen Assyrtiko vines planted all over the Greek mainland, and even in Attica and Macedonia, where the softer terrain often produces more fruit forward wines with a milder, less astringent character. However, wherever this fine grape varietal is grown, it is rare the results will be anything less than excellent.
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
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Of all the white wine grape varietals, surely the one which has spread the furthest and is most widely appreciated is the Chardonnay. This green skinned grape is now grown all over the Old and New Worlds, from New Zealand to the Americas, from England to Chile, and is one of the first varietals people think of when considering white wine grapes. Perhaps this is because of its huge popularity which reached a peak in the 1990s, thanks to new technologies combining with traditional methods to bring the very best features out of the Chardonnay grape, and allow its unique qualities to shine through. Most fine Chardonnay wines use a process known as malolactic fermentation, wherein the malic acids in the grape juice are converted to lactic acids, allowing a creamier, buttery nature to come forward in the wine. No grape varietal is better suited to this process than Chardonnay, which manages to balance these silky, creamy notes with fresh white fruit flavors beautifully.
The Nebbiolo grape varietal is widely understood to be the fruit responsible for Italy's finest aged wines. However, its popularity and reliability as a grape which gives out outstanding flavors and aromas has led it to be planted in many countries around the world, with much success. These purple grapes are distinguishable by the fact that they take on a milky dust as they begin to reach maturity, leading many to claim that this is the reason for their unusual name, which means 'fog' in Italian. Nebbiolo grapes produce wines which have a wide range of beautiful and fascinating flavors, the most common of which are rich, dark and complex, such as violet, truffle, tobacco and prunes. They are generally aged for many years to balance out their characteristics, as their natural tannin levels tend to be very high.