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Altesino Alte D'altesi Toscana Igt 1997
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$82.55
Big and rich. Loads of crushed raspberry aromas, with toasted oak and coffee highlights. Full-bodied, with a solid...
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Altesino Borgo Altesi Igt 1997
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$51.95
Intensely plummy, with ripe fruit and floral aromas with lots maraschino cherries. Full-bodied and soft, with lovely...
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Ampio Delle Mortelle Toscana 2016
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$206.44
The 2016 Ampio delle Mortelle needs time to shed some of its considerable power. Red cherry, plum, licorice and dried...
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Ampio Delle Mortelle Toscana 2017
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$146.62
This has a perfumed nose of licorice, blueberries, blackcurrants, blackberries, mocha and dried flowers. Kumquat,...
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Antoniotti Odilio Bramaterra 2016
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$64.45
The plush texture envelops black cherry, black currant and plum flavors, backed by a strict spine of acidity and...
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Argiano Toscana Solengo IGT 2016
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$66.35
Very complex aromas of fresh flowers, blackberries and black licorice follow through to a full body, integrated...
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Argiano Toscana Solengo IGT 2017
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$84.03
This is really dense and structured, yet there’s energy and agility throughout. Full-bodied, yet agile and firm....
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Argiano Toscana Solengo IGT 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$74.88
Profound nose here with chili chocolate and sandalwood beneath the sweet blackberry background. A hint of violets,...
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Argiano Toscana Solengo IGT 2021
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$71.18
Fascinating aromas of blackcurrants, orange peel, stone, minerals and blanched walnuts follow through to a medium to...
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Argiolas Isola Dei Nuraghi IGT Korem 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$57.83
Wonderful aromas of Mediterranean flowers such as rosemary and lavender with red fruits such as plums and cherries....
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Argiolas Isola Dei Nuraghi IGT Turriga 2005
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$165.76
The 2005 Isola dei Nuraghi Turriga is incredibly primary at this stage. This dark, textured Turriga reveals...
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Benanti Etna Rosso Contrada Monte Serra 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$43.37
This has aromas of cherry stones, slate, pine cones, lemon peel and oyster shells. Tightly knit, firm tannins here,...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$567.99
A new dimension in Etna red that belongs in the highest league of Italian and global wines. Enveloping floral,...
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$257.95
An enticing red, with aromas of clove, cardamom, crushed pine and dried tea rose drawing you into the glass, where...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$127.95
An enticing red, with aromas of clove, cardamom, crushed pine and dried tea rose drawing you into the glass, where...
Italian Red Blends Riesling Australia Italy Pre-Arrival
Riesling grapes have been grown in and around central Europe for centuries, and over time, they became the lasting symbol of south Germany's ancient and proud wine culture. Whilst the reputation of German wines abroad has in the past been mixed, the Germans themselves take an enormous amount of pride in their wineries, and Riesling grapes have now spread around the globe, growing anywhere with the correct climate in which they can thrive. Riesling grape varietals generally require much cooler climatic conditions than many other white grapes, and they are generally considered to be a very 'terroir expressive' varietal, meaning that the features and characteristics of the terroir they are grown on comes across in the flavors and aromas in the bottle. It is this important feature which has allowed Riesling wines to be elevated into the category of 'fine' white wines, as the features of the top quality bottles are generally considered to be highly unique and offer much to interest wine enthusiasts.
Whilst most of Australia consists of arid deserts and dense bushland, the oceanic coasts to the south of the country have a terrain and climate ideal for vine cultivation and wine production. It took several decades of failed attempts at the end of the 18th century in order to produce vines of a decent enough quality for making wine, but since those first false starts, the Australian wine industry has continued to grow and grow. Today, wine production makes up for a considerable part of the Australian economy, with exports in recent years reaching unprecedented levels and even overtaking France for the first time ever. Whilst the greatest successes in regards to quality have been the result of the Syrah grape varietal (known locally as Shiraz), Australia utilizes several Old World grapes, and has had fantastic results from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Riesling, Chardonnay and more. As the Australian passion for locally produced wine continues to develop, wineries have begun experimenting with a wider range of grape varietals, meaning that nowadays it isn't uncommon to find high quality Australian wines made from Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and Viognier, amongst many 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.