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Aalto Ribera Del Duero 2019
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$53.94
The primary wine, known simply as Aalto Ribera del Duero, comes from vines ranging in age from 40–80 years old...
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Aalto Ribera Del Duero 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$52.85
The nose of the red 2020 Aalto comes blasting with tons of toasted oak, spice, smoke and more toast, ripe berries and...
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Aalto Ribera Del Duero 2021
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$52.72
Aalto was established in 1999 by Mariano Garcia, winemaker for 30 years at Vega Sicilia. His philosophy was minimal...
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Aalto Ribera Del Duero PS 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$138.57
All Tempranillo brought up in French oak, the 2018 Ribera Del Duero PS offers a gorgeous perfume of black...
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Aalto Ribera Del Duero PS 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$104.10
Lots of depth here, with ripe blackberries and some nicely baked black cherries, roasted herbs, incense, dark spices,...
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Aalto Ribera Del Duero PS 2021
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$104.10
The 2021 PS is 100% Tempranillo, primarily sourced from clay soils in La Horra and Aguilera, and was aged for up to...
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Abadia Retuerta Cuvee El Campanario 1996
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$70.62
The 100% Tempranillo 1996 Cuvee Campanario represents a blend of the finest parcels of Tempranillo. The wine was aged...
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Abadia Retuerta Pago Negralada 1996
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$142.66
Incredibly opaque and tight. The nose hints at blackberry, licorice, spices and meat. On the palate, a very dark...
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Alilian Buenagente 2014
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$67.22
The oaky 2014 Buenagente has notes of sawdust and toast coupled with some spices. The palate reveals fine-grained...
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Alion Ribera Del Duero 2009
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$143.77
Opaque ruby. Ripe cherry, dark berries and oak spice on the highly perfumed nose. Fleshy and sweet, offering...
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Alion Ribera Del Duero 2012
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$110.69
2012 has to be one of the best recent vintages of Alión. This 2012 Alión is pure Tempranillo from vineyards...
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Alion Ribera Del Duero 2014
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$196.43
2014 is a better vintage in Ribera del Duero than in Rioja, and the 2014 Alión shows it. Sourced from 130 hectares...
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Alion Ribera Del Duero 2016
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$106.33
Full, polished tannins contain a rich profile of cherry, espresso and loamy earth notes. There's plenty of heft here...
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Alion Ribera Del Duero 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$97.15
Fresh and very floral with violets and berries. Blackberries and orange peel, too. Medium-to full-bodied with firm,...
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Alion Ribera Del Duero 2019
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$90.78
Ripe, tarry plums and black cherries with violets, rocks, coffee and graphite. Refined notes of balsamic fruit and...
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Artadi El Carretil 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$197.32
Such depth, purity, concentration and minerality here that hooks you in, drawing you back to it again and again....
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Artadi La Poza De Ballesteros 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$140.79
Deep yet vibrant nose with morello cherries, iodine, oyster shells, crushed stones and fine spices. Certainly nothing...
Garganega Malagousia Tempranillo 750ml Pre-Arrival
Italy is a fine country for white grape varietals, and white wines have been produced in this ancient country for thousands of years. One of the more popular varietals in the modern age is Garganega, which is currently the 5th most planted white grape across Italy. This grape is most closely associated with the Veneto region of Italy, although it is also grown in Sicily, where it is known as Grecanico Dorato. Garganega is a rigorous, hardy grape, which can grow in huge yields - explaining its popularity in the past. Today, winemakers must be careful to keep yields as low as possible, as this a varietal which can easily lose its distinctive characteristics and fine qualities when grown in bulk.
We know Garganega most commonly from the Soave wines which have been consistently popular over the past few decades. Indeed, the Soave Classico wines which still sell in large quantities across the globe are made from 70%-100% Garganega varietal grapes, and these wines showcase the varietal’s fresh and delicate qualities. The most common flavors present in Garganega wines are delicate, citrus notes, balanced by a hint of almond, and the best examples have remarkable balance and length, with wonderful aromatic notes.
If you're looking for a Greek white wine packed full of interesting character and a wide range of unique and surprising aromas, then the wines made from the Malagousia grape varietal are unlikely to disappoint. Although this grape is said to have originated in and around Nafpaktos, in Western Greece, it is now most commonly grown, cultivated and processed in Greek Macedonia, where it is used to make high quality white wines of a highly aromatic nature. Indeed, Malagousia is renowned for producing wines which are full of unusual aromas, with many wines holding traces of jasmine, mint, citrus and exotic fruits, and occasionally a whole lot more.
It was the famous Greek wine maker Gerovassiliou who was said to be the first to experiment with the Malagousia grapes, which were previously used mainly by smallholders and families to produce simple house wines. Gerovassiliou recognized that Malagousia had the potential and the characteristics necessary for producing excellent quality wines, and before long, vineyards were being planted across Macedonia, the Peloponnese and Attica. Today, wines made with the Malagousia grapes tend to be full bodied, with a noticeable tannin content elegantly interplaying with the mellow, medium acidity of the wine. Such roundness allows all of these interesting and exciting flavors and aromas come forth, making for a truly fascinating and unique wine.
Additional Information on Greek Wines
Greek Wines
Ancient Greek Wines – A Brief History of Wine in Greece
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There are plenty of notable native Spanish grapes which have made a big impression on the wine world at large, but none are as renowned or as widely loved as the Tempranillo varietal. This black skinned grape has been used for wine making for centuries, with several ancient civilizations noticing the fact that it is highly versatile and holds some delicious flavors and aromas, perfect for those looking for a powerful yet elegant grape for their wines. Tempranillo often causes winemakers some trouble, however, as it is highly susceptible to many diseases. Despite this, plenty continue to persevere with this varietal, as it is perfect for producing delicious and complex single variety and blended wines, packed full of classic Spanish flavors and plenty of aromatic and intense surprises.