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Very fresh red-cherry and floral aromas for this appellation, together with some healthy tannins on the full-bodied,...
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Color: Intense ruby red with violaceous reflexes.
Nose: A complete bouquet of cherry and blackberry jam.
Palate: The...
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The 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Domaine Barville is clearly outstanding and has the pure, classic, satisfying style of...
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The colour is deep red with bluish highlights. The nose is very expressive with ripe red fruit flavors and hints of...
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Stunningly complex nose of dried flowers, beeswax and candied citrus peel. However, the interplay of richness and...
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91-93 Matured for 18 months in a combination of concrete tanks, foudre and demi-muids, the 2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape...
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Deep magenta. A highly perfumed bouquet evokes ripe cherry, boysenberry, lavender, black tea and smoky minerals....
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Dark ruby. Spice-accented cherry and black raspberry aromas are complemented by suggestions of pungent flowers and...
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The 2015 San Leonardo pours forth with a beautiful velvety appearance and sultry dark garnet color. This wine shows a...
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A rich, layered red with lots of plum, chocolate and walnut character. It’s full-bodied with chewy yet soft...
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Sassicaia (Tenuta San Guido) Bolgheri 2016
375ml - Case of 12
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One of the secret of Bolgheri’s mediterranean and windy climate is to turn pyrazines from the Cabernets into...
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Sassicaia (Tenuta San Guido) Bolgheri 2017
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The 2017 vintage for Sassicaia was described by winemaking consultant Graziana Grassini as 'contracted and difficult,...
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Tignanello Toscana 2020
375ml - Case of 12
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Newly on the market now, the 2020 Tignanello shows a gorgeous bouquet with an upfront and accessible personality....
Assyrtiko Italian Red Blends Malagousia Red Rhone Blend 375ml
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.
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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
The Myth of Dionysus, Greek God of Wine
What is Retsina?