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What a beautiful nose of white peach, honeysuckle and jasmine this super-elegant dry riesling has. It’s so bright...
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What a beautiful dry riesling this is for the 2022 vintage in Austria. The stunning nose of ripe peach and white...
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The sumptuous bouquet smells of old leather, old books, toasted marshmallow, pipe tobacco, prune Danish, dried fruit,...
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The 2021 vintage has given the bold and generous character of this site a cool herbal element. Next to the ripe...
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What a fascinating nose of bergamot, mirabelle and passion fruit plus dark herbal notes this stunning dry riesling...
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BELA is made from a 50/50 blend of two indigenous plums, and aged in stainless steel. With an abv of 40%, it is a...
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PRVA comes from a single local plum (cacanska rodna), barrel aged for a minimum of 18 months in Serbian oak (harvest...
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Barely off-dry, this is a very juicy riesling that has a firm core of slate character. So light-footed and bright...
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Straight from the producer's cellar and drinking beautifully, the 2009 vintage was ripe, but this has incredible...
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Pale yellow colour. The nose is still on its reserve but the signature of the limestone marls is very present: citrus...
Assyrtiko Brandy Riesling 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
Greek Wines
Ancient Greek Wines – A Brief History of Wine in Greece
The Myth of Dionysus, Greek God of Wine
What is Retsina?
Riesling grapes have been grown in and around central Europe for centuries, and over time, they became the lasting symbol of south Germany's ancient and proud wine culture. Whilst the reputation of German wines abroad has in the past been mixed, the Germans themselves take an enormous amount of pride in their wineries, and Riesling grapes have now spread around the globe, growing anywhere with the correct climate in which they can thrive. Riesling grape varietals generally require much cooler climatic conditions than many other white grapes, and they are generally considered to be a very 'terroir expressive' varietal, meaning that the features and characteristics of the terroir they are grown on comes across in the flavors and aromas in the bottle. It is this important feature which has allowed Riesling wines to be elevated into the category of 'fine' white wines, as the features of the top quality bottles are generally considered to be highly unique and offer much to interest wine enthusiasts.