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375ml - Case of 24
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$21.33
Intense ruby red in color. On the nose it presents a wide range of aromas with hints of fruit and spices along with...
750ml - Case of 12
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$63.64
Aromas of blackberries, fresh mushroom, and spice. Violets and rich minerality on the palate with earthy undertones....
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Altesino Brunello Di Montalcino Montosoli 2012
750ml - Case of 6
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$122.78
Fantastic aromas of blueberries, plums, bark and wet earth follow through to a full body, velvety and polished...
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
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Quite closed on the nose, but intense and concentrated on the palate with confident progression, a subtle but tangy...
750ml - Case of 6
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$106.27
Quite closed on the nose, but intense and concentrated on the palate with confident progression, a subtle but tangy...
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Biondi-Santi Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva 2012
750ml - Case of 3
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$503.52
#77 TOP 100 CELLAR SELECTIONS 2020. This is the final Riserva to benefit from the late Franco Biondi Santi's...
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Canalicchio Di Sopra Brunello Di Montalcino 2012
750ml - Case of 6
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$78.95
Wonderfully aromatic and fresh with plum, flower and citrus character. Medium to full body, firm and silky tannins...
750ml - Case of 3
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$334.94
The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Cerretalto offers a prolonged, flowing and carefully massaged drinking experience...
750ml - Case of 6
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$126.04
This edition of Casanova di Neri's celebrated single-vineyard wine opens to a luminous garnet color and exuberant...
750ml - Case of 12
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$64.70
Beautiful clarity on the nose with lavender, raspberry and violet aromas. Medium to full body, firm and silky tannins...
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Cerbaiona Brunello Di Montalcino 2012
750ml - Case of 6
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$130.95
Subdued nose, with blackberry and charred red pepper aromas. Big, fleshy and firmly-structured with dark cherry...
750ml - Case of 6
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$80.95
Col d’Orcia, meaning the hill overlooking the Orcia River, is located at the very edges of the Brunello di...
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
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$295.96
The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio al Vento is a monumental wine from this storied appellation in...
750ml - Case of 6
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$147.05
The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio al Vento is a monumental wine from this storied appellation in...
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Conti Costanti Brunello Di Montalcino 2012
750ml - Case of 6
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$92.95
#1 TOP 100 CELLAR SELECTIONS 2017. Immensely inviting, this opens with fragrant pipe tobacco, crushed berry, new...
750ml - Case of 6
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$212.55
Heady scents of chopped herbs, woodland berry, forest floor, new leather, dark spice and violet are just some of the...
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Fattoria La Magia Brunello Di Montalcino 2012
750ml - Case of 6
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$54.12
The colour is ruby red tending towards garnet, with typical red berry fruit opening out on the nose and in the mouth,...
750ml - Case of 6
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$46.03
This is extremely aromatic with flowers, lavender, thyme and rosemary. Full body, fine tannins. Wonderful texture....
375ml - Case of 6
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$175.72
375ml - Case of 12
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$160.62
Assyrtiko Passito Other Italian Reds Sangiovese 2012 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?
The name of this grape, meaning 'blood of Jove' conjures up evocative images of long dead civilizations, and gives the Sangiovese varietal a sense of the holy, the sacred, the special. Indeed, this particular type of Italian grape has been cultivated and processed for thousands of years, and is said to be the original favorite grape varietal of the Romans, and the Etruscans before them. Throughout history, vintners have continued to plant this varietal, and they continue to produce wonderful wines to this day. The long bunches of very dark, round fruit are treasured by fine wineries in Italy and a few other places around the world, and when young, these grapes are lively – full of strawberry flavors and a little spiciness. However, it is when they are aged in oak that they take on some truly special flavors and aromas, as seen in some of the finest wines of the Old World.