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Bruno Giacosa Barolo Le Rocche Del Falletto 2003
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$753.33
The 2003 Barolo Le Rocche del Falletto is a fascinating wine. It is classic Giacosa, with a lovely core of sweet...
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Conterno Fantino Barolo Vigna Sori Ginestra 2003
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$114.51
Menthol, pine, sweet tobacco and incense are some of the many notes that take shape in the 2003 Barolo Sorì...
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Gaja Barbaresco Sori San Lorenzo 2003
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$366.95
Vintages of this wine between 1996 and 2011 are labelled Langhe Sori San Lorenzo.
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La Spinetta Barolo Campe 2003
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$163.95
Shows aromas of flowers and berries, with hints of vanilla and a touch of rosebud. Full-bodied and very concentrated,...
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Luigi Pira Barolo Marenca 2003
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$68.85
Intense garnet red in color, the powerful Marenca has a fresh nose with great complexity of aromas, layering wild...
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$401.80
Loads of fresh, ripe strawberry on the nose, with lemony undertones. Full-bodied, with big, silky tannins and a long,...
Assyrtiko Baco Noir Charbono Nebbiolo 2003 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 Nebbiolo grape varietal is widely understood to be the fruit responsible for Italy's finest aged wines. However, its popularity and reliability as a grape which gives out outstanding flavors and aromas has led it to be planted in many countries around the world, with much success. These purple grapes are distinguishable by the fact that they take on a milky dust as they begin to reach maturity, leading many to claim that this is the reason for their unusual name, which means 'fog' in Italian. Nebbiolo grapes produce wines which have a wide range of beautiful and fascinating flavors, the most common of which are rich, dark and complex, such as violet, truffle, tobacco and prunes. They are generally aged for many years to balance out their characteristics, as their natural tannin levels tend to be very high.