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This Croatian white is made from the indigenous Posip grape. It is pale straw in color with aromas of lemon zest,...
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100% Assyrtiko grown in volcanic soils in the villages of Pyrgos and Imerovigli. Vines are 40-60 years old, grown on...
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100% Erbaluce. "Gino" is named for vignaiolo Ivano Barbaglia's grandfather, from the local white variety Erbaluce...
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Aromas: Orange rind, hay, citrus.
Flavors: Dried fruit, almonds, slate.
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The 2022 Vidonia is pure Listán Blanco from different ancient vineyards in the village of la Orotava at 350 to 600...
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Auxerrois is an important grape in Alsace, and is also grown in Germany and Luxembourg. It is a full sibling of...
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Dry and minerally, with a streak of salinity driving subtle notes of crunchy white peach, lemon thyme and slivered...
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100% Marmajuelo, fermented and aged on the lees in stainless steel. Jesus first discovered this little known variety...
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A pale linden blossom like yellow robe with notes of white flowers, honey and delicate hints of oak wood characterize...
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A rich, textured white wine made from fully matured estate-grown Pinot Noir grapes, this wine highlights aromas of...
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• 100% Chilar.
• The grapes are gathered from select rows in Zorah’s estate holdings in Vayotz Dzor.
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• 100% Chilar.
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Assyrtiko Mencia Passito 750ml 12 Ship Free Items
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
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Ancient Greek Wines – A Brief History of Wine in Greece
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