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750ml - Case of 12
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$26.40
Valpolicella Ripasso Grotta del Ninfeo has an intense ruby red colour. On the nose subtle hints of red ripe fruit and...
750ml
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$27.59
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$27.04
Creamy lemon, star fruit, green apple and some nougat. This is fresh and bright on the palate, showing a creamy and...
1.5Ltr
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$27.93
$29.40
6 bottles:
$19.20
Color: Pale yellow Aroma: Crushed berry fruit Tasting Notes: Fresh raspberries and red fruit. Hints of vanilla....
750ml
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$44.00
Intense, perfumed nose exhibiting lots of jasmine, honeysuckle, gingerbread and honeyed peaches. A bit steely....
750ml
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$31.10
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$28.41
Lushly flavored, intensely concentrated and silky-textured. It is deep garnet, velvety-red in color with aromas of...
750ml
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$31.10
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$28.41
Lushly flavored, intensely concentrated and silky-textured. It is deep garnet, velvety-red in color with aromas of...
750ml
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$12.35
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$12.10
The Gutedel grape, also known as Chasselas, is a local specialty in Germany, Switzerland and Alsace. Its home turf in...
750ml
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$87.93
The cedar riffs of French oak segue to bitter cherry, raspberry bon bon, alpine herb and Pastis, marking the finish....
750ml
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$113.94
This address excels with styles that respect tradition, while pondering better, fresher approaches. A longer drying...
750ml
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$39.94
12 bottles:
$39.14
A solid Valpo with age, showing ripe fruit and lovely density. Creamy texture with dried fruit and spices. Medium...
750ml - Case of 12
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$66.03
A big, deep, and complex nose of preserved brandied cherries, violets, licorice and tobacco. On the palate,...
750ml - Case of 12
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$53.41
A big, deep, and complex nose of preserved brandied cherries, violets, licorice and tobacco. On the palate,...
750ml - Case of 12
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$35.18
Colore: Ruby red and garnet reflections
Aroma: Red cherry and blackberry jam. Blond tobacco, cloves, pink pep-per....
750ml - Case of 6
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$102.40
Very fine, pure, dark berried fruit balanced by freshness and vitality. Good cellaring potential.
750ml - Case of 6
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$102.40
Very fine, pure, dark berried fruit balanced by freshness and vitality. Good cellaring potential.
750ml
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$21.20
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$20.78
• 100% Mavrodaphne.
• Low yielding vines from loamy clay soils.
• Fermented and aged in stainless steel.
750ml - Case of 12
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$25.38
Ruby red in color, it boasts an elegant perfume of wild cherry and plums with subtle notes of spices and vanilla. The...
750ml - Case of 12
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$48.90
Ruby red in color with garnet hues. Perfume of great complexity and intensity showing dried rose petals, hints of...
Chasselas Corvina Blend Gaglioppo Mavrodaphne Semillon
Corvina grapes are most commonly associated with the Veneto region of Italy, where they have been grown successfully for centuries, and are a vital component of the region's viticultural identity. The Corvina varietal is famed around the world for its inclusion in such fine wines as Amarone and Valpolicella, where it is blended with small quantities of other grape varietals to produce wines of exceptional character and balance. The grapes themselves have a naturally high level of acidity, which often results in an aftertaste of bitter almonds. However, this bitterness is quite a sought for feature of this varietal, as it balances beautifully with the sour cherry notes also associated with the grape. Corvina grapes have a wonderfully potential for aging, and this process mellows the bitterness and acids present in the fruit, resulting in soft, complex and highly admired wines.
In the Archaea region, high in the Northern Peloponnese mountains, the predominant grape varietal grown is the prized Mavrodaphne. Meaning 'Black Laurel', the Mavrodaphne grapes have extremely dark skins, and ripen slowly under the Greek sunshine, helped by the mineral rich soils the vines thrive in. This grape varietal is mostly used to produce the opaque, inky fortified wine of the same name, which is popular all over Greece and elsewhere in the world. This fortified wine allows the grapes to really show off their complex and fascinating flavors, which range from a rich marzipan to flavors of bitter chocolate, sweet coffee, dried figs and prunes, as well as plenty of jammy fruit notes.
Mavrodaphne is produced in a traditional method which involves leaving the grape juice exposed to the sun in large vats, before having its fermentation halted by the addition of various distillates taken from previous successful vintages. This mixture contains plenty of residual sugar, which gives the end result its characteristic sticky sweetness, and also helps with the next fermentation process, which typically takes place in large underground cellars. The final product is a heady drink, absolutely bursting with unusual, rich and sweet flavors and carried in a dark and slightly viscous Port-like liquid.
Mavrodaphne grapes are also used for the production of still red wines, but are generally blended with varietals such as Agiorgitiko or imported grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon. Mavrodaphne grapes are excellent for mellowing more acidic varieties, and producing deliciously rounded wines, which have taken the international market by storm in recent decades.
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?
Semillon was, at one point not so long ago, widely believed to be one of the most grown grape varietals in the world. Whilst today the numbers of Semillon grapes has dropped considerably, it remains a widely planted grape with vineyards all over Europe and the New World dedicated to making the most of this special and flavorful varietal. The grapes are recognizable by their golden color, and the fact that they can take on a pinkish hue in particularly warm climates. The wines the Semillon grape produces are notably varied, and are often very crisp and dry, or sweet and soft, full of a wide range of flavors Commonly, dry Semillon wines are particularly citrus in flavor, with a delicate and summery bouquet. The vine is hardy and vigorous, and notable for being easy to grow and produce high yields from.