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The limestone soil and the unique microclimate of the region produces wine with a very clean and crisp profile with...
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This wine is obtained by smoothly pressing the Cortese grapes grown in the villages of Gavi and Novi Ligure. Gavi is...
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With deep golden hues, this limited Paul John Christmas Edition is from the tropical shores of Goa along the west...
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An incredible whisky. Espresso beans, cocoa nibs, red plum, fennel seed, and a hint of peaty smoke fill the nose....
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This is a big, bold expression with an effusive nose of candied seaweed, warm campfire embers, baked barley cake, and...
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Intensely deep and aromatic on the nose, with earthy notes of mocha, molasses, caramelized plum, savory green herbs,...
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This is a big, bold expression with an effusive nose of candied seaweed, warm campfire embers, baked barley cake, and...
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Blender Aista Jukneviciute finishes Celt in peated Islay quarter casks that enable the sooty charcoal smoke and...
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This rather good after-dinner dram is finished in peated Islay whisky casks. It is not a peated Welsh whisky, but...
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Subtle, well-judged port cask influence integrates well with the Penderyn spirit to produce an entrancing whisky....
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The nose is alluring with almost a cotton candy note of barley sugar, pure vanilla, and only the faintest hints of...
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100% Cortese. The perfect white to stock your fridge with when friends and family come over. Beautiful apricot and...
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100% Cortese. The grapes used in this classic example of Gavi grew in the shadow of “Il Forte,” the iconic...
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A decent progression of flavor, with PX cask influences: heather honey, toasted oat and sultana granola, hearty prune...
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A moreish nose, rich and sophisticated, this was matured for 5 years in marsala vergine casks. A malty nose with...
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Straw yellow with slightly greenish reflections. Intense scents of white flowers and fruit exacerbated by a delicate...
Assyrtiko Cortese Mavrotragano Other Whiskey 750ml
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 Cortese white wine grape varietal has been grown in and around south Piedmont, Italy, for at least five hundred years. Its delicate nature and moderate acidity have made it a favorite with people around the world, and it is most commonly served alongside the excellent seafood and shellfish dishes of the part of Italy it is traditionally grown in. Cortese grapes are easily identifiable by their lime and greengage flavors, and their generally delicate and medium bodied character. Cortese wines are also notable for their freshness and crispness, again, making them an ideal match for seafood. Whilst colder years often produce harsher, more acidic Cortese wines, practices such as allowing malolactic fermentation can solve any such problems and still produce delicious white wines made from this varietal.