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Ornellaia Toscana Bianco 2021
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$263.95
This is a dense and focused white but agile and lightly chewy. Very pretty aromas. Full-bodied with tension and...
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Querciabella Batar IGT 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$95.28
A fresh, light-bodied white, offering peach, apple, butterscotch and baking spice flavors. Vibrant and well-defined,...
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Querciabella Batar IGT 2021
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$103.87
Without a doubt, Batàr is one of Italy’s
iconic white wines. Its unrivalled textural
beauty and vibrant minerality...
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Roagna Langhe Bianco Solea 2016
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$71.03
From Piedmont comes this intriguing white blend of Chardonnay (75%) and Nebbiolo, the latter made as a blanc-de-noir....
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Roagna Langhe Bianco Solea 2019
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$69.78
The 2019 Solea is bright and taut, certainly moreso than previous years. Luca Roagna's drive towards making...
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Ronchi Di Cialla Ciallabianco 2016
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$63.13
For its estimated $30 price tag, this is quite a nice white blend. The Ronchi di Cialla 2016 Friuli Colli Orientali...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$56.20
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$59.53
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Tenuta Di Trinoro Bianco Di Trinoro IGT 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$51.95
Focused and bright, featuring pear and apple flavors that are backed by vibrant acidity while grapefruit, floral and...
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Terroir Al Limit Arbossar 2021
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$99.62
Arbossar is a steep, north-facing vineyard near Torroja where Dominik farms 90-year-old Carinyena on schist and...
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Terroir Al Limit Dits Del Terra 2021
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$93.94
Dits del Terra gets its name from the gnarled, nearly 85-year-old vines of Carinyena that look like ancient fingers...
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Vie Di Romans Bianco Flors Di Uis 2021
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$41.82
The 2021 Flors di Uis is as lively and vibrant as a perfect spring day with nuances of freshly squeezed lemons,...
Assyrtiko Carignan Italian White Blends
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
What is Retsina?
Carignan is an ancient blue-skinned grape varietal, thought to be indigenous to the Aragon region of Spain. However, today it is most commonly associated with the fine wines of southern France, and has been grown in many countries around the world which have the warm and dry conditions it requires to thrive. Carignan is recognized as being quite a sensitive vine, highly susceptible to all kinds of rot and mildew, although producing excellent results when given the right conditions and handled correctly. Its high tannin levels and acidity make the Carignan grapes very astringent, and as such, they are often used as a blending grape to give body to other, lesser bodied varietals. Despite this, with careful treatment, Carignan can produce superb single varietal wines packed full of character and unique attributes.