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White
750ml
Bottle: $33.95
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Consisting of over half Chenin Blanc with 14% Semillon, 13% Roussanne, 9% Viognier, 6% Grenache Blanc and 4%...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $25.95 $28.08
12 bottles: $21.28
This is aromatic upfront, with orange blossom, white pepper accents and a mouthwatering, intense core of Meyer lemon...
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $14.26
Color: Ruby red very intense with purple reflexes. Bouquet: Strong and distinctive with sensations of spice and ripe...
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $25.28
A very well balanced wine, with a pure nose with aromas of white fruits. The palate is straight and tense, with a...
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750ml
Bottle: $21.60
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White
750ml
Bottle: $38.45
12 bottles: $37.68
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White
750ml
Bottle: $23.01 $23.60
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A floral nose with lots of fresh herbs, white flowers, honeysuckle and a hint of tropical fruits. Medium body with a...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $87.94
Striking nose of toasted rye bread, forest honey, candied orange and dried Persian lemons. Gigantic concentration and...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $99.94
• Certified biodynamic. • Field blend of Alsatian varieties. • A very steep slope, south facing. • Bedrock of...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $14.73
12 bottles: $13.99
Dark, brooding and spicy, the 2019 Primitivo di Manduria lifts up with notes of crushed rocks, cardamom and black...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $17.09
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $22.80
Dark ruby red, with garnet hues. It opens with notes of ripe blackberry and raspberry, followed by intense aromas of...
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750ml
Bottle: $18.80
Passadouro 2019 is characterized by subtle acidity and a fruity character. The wine has a complex, slightly mineral...
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $20.52
Pleasant white with grape and pear aromas and flavors and a fresh, easygoing palate. From organically grown grapes....
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $24.90
A heady dose of sweet spices grace the nose, with baked black-cherry and plum tones at the core. This is ultrasoft...
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White
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $35.25
Consisting of over half Chenin Blanc with 14% Semillon, 13% Roussanne, 9% Viognier, 6% Grenache Blanc and 4%...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $54.11
The 2019 Cartology was whole-bunch-pressed and matured in cement eggs, amphorae, foudres and used barrels, fermented...
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White
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $47.32
As always, the nose is intense and exotic, sporting salted lemon and quince, oatmeal and a hint of white flowers. The...
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White
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $71.18
This is always a favorite wine from the late Jim Clendenen—a Burgundian-minded blend of 55% Pinot Gris, 40% Pinot...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $48.95
A bright, golden coloured wine. On the nose it stands out for its very high intensity of aromas, very complex, in...

Coda Di Volpe Frappato Primitivo White Blend 2019 750ml

As with many European grape varietals, there is some debate regarding the precise origins of the Primitivo grape. Most people now agree that it probably came from Croatia, where it is still used widely in the production of red wine, and it known as Tribidrag. However, today it is a grape most commonly associated with the powerful red wines of Puglia, the heel of Italy’s boot, where the intense sunshine and brisk Mediterranean breezes produce grapes of remarkable character and balance. Primitivo is a dark grape, known for producing intense, inky, highly tannic wines, most notably the naturally sweet Dolce Naturale and the heavy and complex Primitivo di Manduria wines. Primitivo tends to be naturally very high in both tannin and alcohol, making it ideal for both barrel and cellar ageing, which brings out its more rounded and interesting features.


Primitivo is not the easiest grape to grow or manage, and it has had something of a difficult century. Indeed, by the 1990s, there was little interest in Puglian wines in general, and winemakers were neglecting their Primitivo vineyards and looking to other, more commercially viable varietals. However, the last decade has seen this grape come well and truly back into fashion, with new techniques and a heightened interest in native Italian grape varietals bringing Primitivo back into the spotlight. It is now widely loved for its intensity and ability to be paired with strongly flavored foods.