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80% Carignano, 20% Alicante Nero (aka Grenache). This is the 1st Rosato from Ampeleia! The Carignano was...
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From vineyards nestled in the Alps of the Alto Piemonte comes this stunning Nebbiolo-based Rosé.
The aromatics leap...
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Attems Pinot Grigio Ramato continues a tradition of the Republic of Venice, since “ramato” was the term that...
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Color: Intense pink.
Bouquet: Very aromatic. Fresh with hints of woodland berries.
Taste: Fresh and dry, with rich...
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Delicate scents of red berry, wild herb and pastry cream mingle with a whiff of violet. Savory and elegant, the...
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An intensely colored rosato filled with aromas of rose petals, fresh strawberries, violets and orange peel. Medium...
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Pale rose color, notes of melon, peach and red berries, with the characteristic and fragrant bouquet that is typical...
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A lovely spring breeze. This Zero Sugar Rosé is easy to drink, with an extraordinary freshness and pleasant acidity...
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Aromas of berries and spices. The palate balances good structure and vibrant acidity, with a fresh, pleasant finish....
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Inherently a highly aromatic red grape, Nero di Troia thrives in sandy soils of the Gravina area in upper, inland...
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Among the various Italian rosé wines, Chiaretto del Garda is particularly appreciated for its fruitiness and its...
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COLOR: Brilliant dusky pink color.
NOSE: The nose is intense and rich, with notes of fresh herbs, ripe raspberry and...
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Light cherry red color. Intense and persistent fruity aromas with hints of strawberry and cherry candy. Dry and fresh...
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Color: It has an intense, rosee color.
Nose: Its smell is fruity and intense, with the typical notes of violets,...
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Soft pink colour; intense and persistent aroma of Mediterranean maquis, with hints of cherry and raspberry; a fresh...
Aidani Marsala Rose / Blush Italy
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?
Marsala is a well known fortified wine from Italy’s largest island, Sicily. A largely misunderstood and undervalued fortified wine, it is most commonly associated with its sweet variety - usually used as a cooking wine - although the finest dry Masalas are able to stand up to more revered, similar wines such as Sherry and Madeira. Marsala has been made in Sicily since the mid 18th century, and it grew wildly popular around Europe as sailors introduced it to port towns across the continent. Marsala wine has a beautiful set of flavors, most typically including apricot, tamarind, vanilla and tobacco, making it a delightfully intense treat when served as a sipping wine.
Marsala wine comes in several different varieties, and most of them are a world away from the sweet wines used in sauces and chicken dishes. Amber, golden and ruby versions of Masala are produced, from a range of different native grape varietals, and many of the finest are aged for over ten years to achieve a fascinating set of complex flavors and a remarkably smooth finish. It is usually made from the Grillo, Inzolia, Damaschino and Catarratto white grapes, although the ruby Masala wines uses typical Sicilian red varietals such as Nero d’Avola and Calabrese, among others.
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.