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This leads off with dark fruit tones of black cherry and blackberry, with contrasting scents of violet and iron...
750ml - Case of 12
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$75.40
Ruby red pleasantly tending to garnet; the nose is spicy, intense and persistent, well integrated with the large wood...
750ml - Case of 12
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$88.14
Elegant and complex with notes of matured dark fruit, leather and underbrush. Well balanced with pronounced and...
750ml - Case of 12
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$76.39
Elegant and complex with notes of matured dark fruit, leather and underbrush. Well balanced with pronounced and...
750ml - Case of 12
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$55.80
Elegant aromas of dark chocolate, roasted meats, prunes, dried figs, ripe blackberries, and hints of truffle. On the...
375ml - Case of 12
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$43.32
Elegant aromas of dark chocolate, roasted meats, prunes, dried figs, ripe blackberries, and hints of truffle. On the...
750ml - Case of 6
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A tempting nose with minerals and flowers on top of the spiced dark cherries, together with some mussels, minerals...
750ml - Case of 6
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$33.52
Ruby red color. The bouquet is penetrating, clean, and fruity. On the palate, it is juicy with strong tannins. Good...
750ml - Case of 12
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$43.32
Chocolate on the nose, cinnamon, rich and high toned.
750ml - Case of 12
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Aromas of blackberries, fresh mushroom, and spice. Violets and rich minerality on the palate with earthy undertones....
750ml - Case of 12
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$68.64
Aromas of blackberries, fresh mushroom, and spice. Violets and rich minerality on the palate with earthy undertones....
750ml - Case of 12
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$34.69
Almost transparent sangiovese in the glass with bright aromatics of wild strawberries and the great outdoors. Don't...
750ml - Case of 12
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$31.30
Fruit-driven on the nose with subtle aromas of rose and eucalyptus. Elegant with a medium bodied structure, finishing...
750ml - Case of 12
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$92.90
Such purity and beauty to this with sliced rose, peach, citrus and cherry aromas and flavors. Medium body, with ultra...
750ml - Case of 12
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$48.90
Sandalwood and cherry with some orange peel. Medium body. Fine tannins. Crunchy and bright. Vivid and delicious....
750ml - Case of 12
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$69.94
Concentrated and dense, this red features cherry, raspberry, plum, floral, mineral and Mediterranean macchia aromas...
750ml - Case of 12
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$69.09
Intense garnet red in color with a full bouquet of blackberry and black currant. Subtle spice on the palate supported...
750ml - Case of 12
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$54.82
Complex and layered with truffles, white pepper, cardamom, dried cherries, blueberries, bay leaves, fresh mushrooms...
Arneis Assyrtiko Counoise RTD Sangiovese 12 Ship Free Items
The Arneis white wine grape varietal is a native fruit of the beautiful northern region of Piedmont, in Italy. Whilst it has had great success over recent decades in several New World countries, Arneis has been cultivated for centuries in northern Italy, where it is recognized as one of the most representative grapes of the region. Arneis has long been used as a blending grape, due to its highly aromatic character, but it is becoming more and more common to see single variety bottles made using this grape. At its best, Arneis produces beautifully full bodied white wines, packed full of orchard fruit and apricot flavors, with a fine crispness and acidic punch. However, it is a notoriously difficult grape to cultivate successfully, hence its name which translates as 'little rascal'.
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.