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Dense and broad Viñas de Gain with impressive concentration and compact tannins that give gravity to the palate,...
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Clean and bright dark cherry in color, this wine has a multitude of differentiated nuances on the nose, intertwining...
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The 2020 Syrah Purisima Mountain Vineyard is a powerful, dense wine. Blueberry, blackberry, lavender, melted road tar...
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A balanced, medium-bodied red, with baked black plum and cherry fruit layered with light tannins and hints of herbs,...
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The 2009 La Vina de Andres Romeo is a pure Tempranillo cropped at 1kg per vine from the “La Liende” vineyard. It...
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Nostalgic aromas of the Aussie bush, with a core of sweet cherries doused with cloves and cardamon. Smoked...
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This is a traditional Australian shiraz in the best sense, with a wealth of black, red and ripe orange fruit. Deep...
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This Shiraz is deep red in colour, underpinned by bright purple hues. Lifted and complex on the nose, the Shiraz...
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Tasted once again, the second vintage of the red 2019 Tinto comes from a warm and dry year when they used larger...
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A lovely brightness and juiciness to this with cherry, spice, and crushed stone. Some tar. Medium-bodied with chewy...
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Red of medium intensity with purple rim, denoting its youth. The nose has medium intensity aromas of red and blue...
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The 2020 Crianza is 94% Tempranillo and 6% Garnacha sourced from Rioja Alta and Alavesa. Aged for 13 months in French...
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The 2020 D-12 is a parcel wine made exclusively from Tempranillo sourced from old vines in Viñaspre (Rioja Alavesa),...
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Fresh and focused, this rich, stylish red is marked by a pure beam of ripe cassis and black cherry fruit. Medium- to...
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The textbook red 2020 Mauro comes from a cooler year with freshness and balance. It's powerful and ripe with 14.5%...
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Beckoning nose of dark fruits, spice and judicious oak. The palate has a silky texture and a firm, dryish finish....
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Summa is part of Portia's "Vino de autor" category, with a strong emphasis on the winemaker's individual style and...
Assyrtiko Syrah Tempranillo 2009 2020
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?
Known as Syrah in most countries around the world, and Shiraz in Australia and certain other regions of the New World, this grape varietal has proven over the centuries to be one of the most powerful and flavorful red wine grapes there is. It is now one of the planet's most widely grown grapes, and is a favorite with wineries as a result of its robustness and versatility. It isn't easy to identify many characteristics of this particular varietal, due to the fact that it is highly versatile and shows significant differences in flavor and character depending on the terroir it is grown in, and the climatic conditions of the region. However, Syrah is most widely associated with full bodied, strong and loud red wines, packed full of fruity and spicy flavors, held in a beautifully deep red liquid.
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.