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Red
750ml
Bottle: $16.99
Made from old Tempranillo vines with a seasoning of Graciano (6%) and Mazuelo (1%) this Rioja spends 18 months in a...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $33.00
COLOR: Live cherry red of medium high and intense layer. On the edge you can see his youth. NOSE: Without moving the...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $16.83 $17.50
12 bottles: $16.63
This medium-bodied red features a creamy, well-meshed flavor range of baked cherry, mocha, dried thyme and black...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $58.53
6 bottles: $57.60
#90 Spanish Wine Of 2022. A deep and ambitiously structured Rioja with an array of fresh blue and black fruit, as...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $27.94
12 bottles: $27.38
A polished red, with kirsch and red licorice flavors accented by ground clove and pepper, dark chocolate and...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $19.51 $21.68
12 bottles: $16.64
LOOK: Clean, bright and expressive ruby red of medium-high intensity with great fluidity in the glass. AROMA &...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $35.90 $38.00
Aromas of blackberries, dark plums, toasted oak and vanilla. Medium-bodied with chalky tannins. Textured and...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $14.85
12 bottles: $14.55
Color: Ruby red color with clean bright purple edge. Nose: High aromatic intensity of fruit compote assembled with...
Red
750ml
Bottle: $25.20
12 bottles: $22.80
The 2017 Ternario 10 is also Garnacha Tintorera from a specific plot within the same vineyard that produces the...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $31.73 $33.40
6 bottles: $29.60
A super brambly red that has abundant rich and ripe, dark berry and cherry aromas. The palate is a riot of fresh dark...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $27.94
12 bottles: $27.38
Very classic character to this with toasted oak, hints of consomme, meat and dried lemon. Medium body with crisp,...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $29.93
-90% Tempranillo, 10% Garnacha, Graciano and Mazeuelo. -Grapes come principally from the ‘Rioja Alavesa’ zone....
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $21.64
12 bottles: $21.21
The 2017 Tempranillo Zuccardi O hails from Santa Rosa, Mendoza and was aged for 24 months in barrels. Garnet red in...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $17.85 $19.19
12 bottles: $17.48
Clean, bright, cherry red developing to maroon. On the nose, very intense. Well integrated aromas, sweet barrels and...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $32.94 $36.08
6 bottles: $32.28
Intense cherry colour with purple hints. On the nose, fruit sensations (blackberries, blueberries, black fruits)...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $33.94 $34.80
12 bottles: $33.26
A more vibrant and fruitier expression of Ardanza this year with strawberries, mussels, warm spices and berries....
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $34.94
Deep ruby in the glass, this wine has a nose of blackberry, black cherry, milk chocolate and clove. There is a nice...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $50.75 $56.39
I love the aromas of bark, mushrooms and wet earth with dark fruit. Turns to ink and black olives. Full-bodied with...
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $14.94
Smoky and toasty notes frame plum, forest floor and cola flavors in this firm red. Firm tannins and balsamic acidity...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $209.94
View: Violet red color, with intense blue hues, medium and bright layer. Nose: High intensity, fruity aromas such as...
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Assyrtiko Grenache Tempranillo Verdicchio 2017

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?

The purple skinned grapes of the Grenache varietal have quickly become one of the most widely planted red wine grapes in the world, flourishing in several countries which have the correct conditions in which they can grow to ripeness. They thrive anywhere with a dry, hot climate, such as that found in central Spain and other such arid areas, and produce delightfully light bodied wines full of spicy flavors and notes of dark berries. Their robustness and relative vigor has led them being a favorite grape varietal for wineries all over the world, and whilst it isn't uncommon to see bottles made from this varietal alone, they are also regularly used as a blending grape due to their high sugar content and ability to produce wines containing a relatively high level of alcohol.

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.