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COLOR: Red Ruby. NOSE: Black small ripe fruit. FLAVOR: Balsamic notes and silky tannins.
750ml
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Color: Purple color with ruby reflections.
Bouquet: Tart fruity nose of cranberries with hints of vanilla and...
750ml
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#13 TOP 100 WINES OF ITALY, 2022. Impressive aromas of fresh herbs from the Tuscan coast, such as sage, mint,...
750ml
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Ruby red color tending to garnet with aging. Fruitiness with notes of cherries and white chocolate on the nose. Great...
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750ml - Case of 6
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This is very rich red with layers of dried fruits, walnuts and chocolate. Full body, velvety tannins and a flavorful...
750ml
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The powerfully umami nose draws balance from a strawberry undertone and a dash of salt and pepper. That combination...
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Fattoria Le Pupille Toscana Saffredi IGT 2007
750ml - Case of 6
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$104.95
The 2007 Saffredi is drop-dead gorgeous. Roasted coffee beans, grilled herbs, mocha and dark fruit emerge from this...
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Fattoria Le Pupille Toscana Saffredi IGT 2012
750ml - Case of 6
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$96.95
#10 Top 100, 2015. A phenomenal Saffredi with so much structure and length. It’s full-bodied yet remaines agile and...
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Fattoria Le Pupille Toscana Saffredi IGT 2013
750ml - Case of 6
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$85.12
This is another great Saffredi following the perfect 100-point 2012. I tasted it a year ago and thought it was...
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Fattoria Le Pupille Toscana Saffredi IGT 2014
750ml - Case of 6
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$70.95
Sexy blueberry, spice and black pepper. Mushroom. Full body and ultra-fine tannins. Extremely long and just starting...
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Fattoria Le Pupille Toscana Saffredi IGT 2015
750ml - Case of 6
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$82.78
I love the currant and rosemary character of this wine. Some sage, too. Complex aromas that draw you in. Full body,...
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Fattoria Le Pupille Toscana Saffredi IGT 2016
750ml - Case of 6
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$108.72
Incredible aromas of dark berries, lavender, rosemary, licorice and dried flowers. Spice. Full body and fantastic...
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Fattoria Le Pupille Toscana Saffredi IGT 2017
750ml - Case of 6
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$77.62
Gorgeous blackberries, dark chocolate, spice and lightly roasted coffee. Full body. Layered and creamy. Lovely, silky...
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Fattoria Le Pupille Toscana Saffredi IGT 2018
750ml - Case of 6
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$83.95
A fantastic nose to this with currant, sage, rosemary and rose-petal character. Sweet tobacco and spicy chocolate,...
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Fattoria Le Pupille Toscana Saffredi IGT 2019
750ml - Case of 6
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$108.95
So much crushed stone, rosemary, lavender, mint and blackberry. Full-bodied and very structured with layers of...
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Fattoria Le Pupille Toscana Saffredi IGT 2020
750ml - Case of 6
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$77.78
#13 TOP 100 WINES OF ITALY, 2022. Impressive aromas of fresh herbs from the Tuscan coast, such as sage, mint,...
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Fattoria Le Pupille Toscana Saffredi IGT 2020
750ml - Case of 3
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$97.07
#13 TOP 100 WINES OF ITALY, 2022. Impressive aromas of fresh herbs from the Tuscan coast, such as sage, mint,...
Corvina Blend Italian Red Blends Robola Tintore Di Tramonti Italy Tuscany Maremma 750ml
Corvina grapes are most commonly associated with the Veneto region of Italy, where they have been grown successfully for centuries, and are a vital component of the region's viticultural identity. The Corvina varietal is famed around the world for its inclusion in such fine wines as Amarone and Valpolicella, where it is blended with small quantities of other grape varietals to produce wines of exceptional character and balance. The grapes themselves have a naturally high level of acidity, which often results in an aftertaste of bitter almonds. However, this bitterness is quite a sought for feature of this varietal, as it balances beautifully with the sour cherry notes also associated with the grape. Corvina grapes have a wonderfully potential for aging, and this process mellows the bitterness and acids present in the fruit, resulting in soft, complex and highly admired wines.
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?
There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.
The central Italian region of Tuscany is widely understood to be one of the world's most famous and highly regarded wine regions. The beautiful rolling hillsides and medieval towns and castles which are a key feature of the area are also home to many of Europe's finest wineries, and extremely high quality vineyards growing the distinctive Sangiovese and Vernaccia grape varietals which are the flavorful backbone of Tuscany's wonderful red and white wines. For almost three thousand years, this region has been recognized as an ideal home for wine production on a large scale, and the ancient Etruscans, Greeks and Romans all noticed that fine grape varietals flourished on the unique soils and under the hot sunshine which typifies the area. Today, Tuscany is home to a wide range of wines, from the traditional to the complex, but all dedicated to excellent flavors and aromas, and maintaining the region's international reputation.