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Tua Rita Redigaffi 2012
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$149.95
Ten years on the Redigaffi shows it's vibrancy with lifted aromas of savoury spice, violet and fennel. The palate is...
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Tua Rita Redigaffi 2013
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$188.55
2013 had a very wet spring followed by a very sunny summer, although rain showers in July and August delayed ripening...
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Tua Rita Redigaffi 2014
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$170.95
2014 was one of the coolest and rainiest vintages ever on the Tuscan coast. According to Tua Rita they were saved by...
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Tua Rita Redigaffi 2015
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$203.95
This has aromas of blackberries, fresh plums, oyster shells, iodine, violets and tobacco leaves. Chocolate and salted...
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Tua Rita Redigaffi 2015
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$195.12
This has aromas of blackberries, fresh plums, oyster shells, iodine, violets and tobacco leaves. Chocolate and salted...
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Tua Rita Redigaffi 2016
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$594.45
$600.82
2016 was an exceptional vintage in Tuscany and, according to Stefano, the best in 20 years. The cool night...
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Tua Rita Redigaffi 2016
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$229.14
2016 was an exceptional vintage in Tuscany and, according to Stefano, the best in 20 years. The cool night...
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Tua Rita Redigaffi 2016
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$212.11
2016 was an exceptional vintage in Tuscany and, according to Stefano, the best in 20 years. The cool night...
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Tua Rita Redigaffi 2017
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$400.95
$422.55
This has gorgeous aromas of walnuts, chocolate, spiced plums, licorice and grilled herbs. Rich and chewy with a full...
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Tua Rita Redigaffi 2017
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$170.95
This has gorgeous aromas of walnuts, chocolate, spiced plums, licorice and grilled herbs. Rich and chewy with a full...
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Tua Rita Redigaffi 2017
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$185.12
This has gorgeous aromas of walnuts, chocolate, spiced plums, licorice and grilled herbs. Rich and chewy with a full...
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Tua Rita Redigaffi 2018
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$462.94
Aromas of walnuts and bark with some toasted oak and red fruit. Tapenade and violets, too. Changes all the time. This...
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Tua Rita Redigaffi 2018
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$188.95
Aromas of walnuts and bark with some toasted oak and red fruit. Tapenade and violets, too. Changes all the time. This...
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Tua Rita Redigaffi 2019
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$206.95
Owner Stefano Frascolla describes 2019 as 'a dream vintage' and describes how the vines 'underwent all the stages of...
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Tua Rita Redigaffi 2020
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$195.03
This has aromas of cigar box, black plums, cherries, mocha and toasted walnuts. Full-bodied with firm, tight and...
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Tua Rita Redigaffi 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$211.32
This has aromas of cigar box, black plums, cherries, mocha and toasted walnuts. Full-bodied with firm, tight and...
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Twomey Merlot 2013
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$60.20
Offers fresh-crushed herbal aromas and flavors, as well as dried berry and crushed stone notes. Toasty finish. Drink...
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Twomey Merlot 2014
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$97.36
Aromas of tomato leaf, cedar and cherry lead to firm, modest flavors of red currant and lead pencil. Drink now...
Assyrtiko Other Italian Reds Merlot Wine
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?
With its dark blue colored fruits and high juice content, Merlot varietal grapes have long been a favorite of wine producers around the globe, with it being found in vineyards across Europe, the Americas and elsewhere in the New World. One of the distinguishing features of Merlot grapes is the fact that they have a relatively low tannin content and an exceptionally soft and fleshy character, meaning they are capable of producing incredibly rounded and mellow wines. This mellowness is balanced with plenty of flavor, however, and has made Merlot grapes the varietal of choice for softening other, more astringent and tannin-heavy wines, often resulting in truly exceptional produce. Merlot is regarded as one of the key 'Bordeaux' varietals for precisely this reason; when combined with the drier Cabernet Sauvignon, it is capable of blending beautifully to produce some of the finest wines available in the world.