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Albino Rocca Barbaresco Cotta 2016
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$76.62
The small vineyard of Cottà located in the municipality of Neive was purchased by family in the 1970’s. It was...
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Albino Rocca Barbaresco Cotta 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$53.62
Menthol, pipe tobacco and ripe red berry aromas mingle with whiffs of violet on this radiant red. Linear and...
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Albino Rocca Barbaresco Cotta 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$56.78
The small vineyard of Cottà located in the municipality of Neive was purchased by family in the 1970’s. It was...
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Albino Rocca Barbaresco Montersino 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$54.45
Ripe berry, blue flower and menthol aromas shape the nose. Full-bodied and enveloping, the savory palate offers...
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Albino Rocca Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$54.28
Enticing scents of camphor, blue flowers and wild berries come to the forefront along with spicy notes. Elegantly...
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Albino Rocca Barbaresco Ovello Vigna Loreto 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$53.62
The Loreto vineyard is located on the west side of the Geographical Mention “Ovello”, in the heart of the...
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Albino Rocca Barbaresco Ronchi 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$54.45
“Ronchi” is deeply rooted in the Rocca family’s history, as their most historical vineyard. In this...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$64.04
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$87.98
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Azelia Barolo 2016
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$49.53
This is an ultra fine Barolo with cherries, spice, cedar and hints of dried flowers on the nose and palate. It’s...
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Azelia Barolo 2017
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$41.95
Fascinating aromas of ripe strawberry, bark, mushroom and black tea follow through to a full body with round, creamy...
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Azelia Barolo 2017
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$42.22
Fascinating aromas of ripe strawberry, bark, mushroom and black tea follow through to a full body with round, creamy...
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Azelia Barolo 2019
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$51.40
The 2019 Barolo has a pretty bouquet that is laced with light fruit, licorice and lots of blue flower. On the palate,...
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Azelia Barolo Bricco Fiasco 2016
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$91.95
Fresh flowers with strawberries and cedar throughout this. It’s medium-to full-bodied with a very compact palate of...
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Azelia Barolo Bricco Fiasco 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$91.45
The 2018 Barolo Bricco Fiasco reveals a dark and brooding character with dark fruit, iron ore, rusty earth, tar and...
Assyrtiko Baco Noir Charbono Nebbiolo Pre-Arrival 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.