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375ml - Case of 24
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$8.55
Pale yellow with golden hints
Nice aromatic intensity, citrus and white flowers notes.
Straight forward, fresh, good...
375ml - Case of 24
Bottle:
$8.55
Pale yellow with golden hints
Nice aromatic intensity, citrus and white flowers notes.
Straight forward, fresh, good...
375ml
Bottle:
$169.94
3 bottles:
$166.54
Rich and unctuous, thick in texture but polished and refined, this deftly balances its pear, pineapple, tobacco and...
375ml
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$14.51
12 bottles:
$14.21
Honeyed apricot, lemon zest and gentle florals lead. There's a musky, mushroomy underbelly. The palate is dry and...
375ml
Bottle:
$11.94
From a vineyard of sand and gravel. Around the village of Kientzheim. The juice is extracted with infinite care in...
375ml
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$37.94
12 bottles:
$37.18
Gobelsburg's 2020 Ried Heiligenstein 1ÖTW opens with a clear, bright and savory bouquet of sandstone, salt, ripe...
375ml
Bottle:
$43.94
12 bottles:
$43.06
The 2021 Riesling Ried Heiligenstein was harvested on Permian sandstone. A gentle creaminess on the nose dissipates...
375ml - Case of 24
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$9.26
Vinified in stainless steel, with just a hint of residual sugar, this wine vividly represents all that Mosel wine...
375ml - Case of 24
Bottle:
$9.26
A fresh and crisp DRY Riesling bursting with apple and melon notes from the steep slopes of the Germany’s Mosel...
375ml - Case of 24
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$9.98
A fresh and crisp DRY Riesling bursting with apple and melon notes from the steep slopes of the Germany’s Mosel...
375ml
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$15.90
12 bottles:
$15.58
Elegant and refined on the nose with aromas of slate. Bright and mineraly on the palate with ripe fruity flavors and...
375ml
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$18.94
12 bottles:
$18.56
A seductive white, with rich, spicy apple and sweet peach notes that balance the saccharine richness well, with...
375ml
Bottle:
$118.95
Balls-to-the-wall power here, an enveloping BA that's elegant and not voluptuous, with creamy-malty flavors but even...
375ml
Bottle:
$105.94
The Selbachs’ 2006 Zeltinger Schlossberg Riesling Beerenauslese smells of resin, caramel, white raisins, and...
375ml
Bottle:
$118.94
12 bottles:
$116.56
An absolutely prototypic riesling BA that is packed with dried fruit (plenty of dates and figs), flowers and forest...
375ml - Case of 12
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$37.23
375ml - Case of 6
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$59.55
Aglianico Assyrtiko Gros Manseng Riesling 375ml
Aglianico is a black skinned grape most commonly associated with the exquisite wines of the Campania region of Italy. It thrives most happily in hot and dry climates, and as such, has had plenty of success in the New World, particularly in the United States, where it is used to great effect in many red wines. It was believed to come from Greece several thousand years ago, brought by Pheonician tradesman, and was wildly popular in Roman times, when it was used in the finest wines made by the Roman empire. Aglianico grapes produce full bodied red wines which have a high tannin and acid content. As such, it has excellent ageing potential, and with a standard amount of time in a barrel, it rounds out and mellows to produce beautifully balanced wines.
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?
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.