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Aromas of ripe blueberries and mulberries with rose petals and peppery undertones. Medium-bodied with polished...
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Light and clear with a heavenly bouquet reminiscent of almond trees in blossom. Dry and harmonious with a final...
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The Cortese grape always makes for etched and sharp white wines with a strong salty mineral component. That's exactly...
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COLOR: Straw yellow color. NOSE: The aroma of this wine is fruity and floral with jasmine scents, intense citrus...
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Bursting with black cherry and blackberry fruit, this red is succulent and all about the luscious fruit. Ends with...
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Spirits
750ml
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This phenomenal debut is one of the best new single pot still whiskeys around. Caramel, brioche, satsuma, dried...
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Spirits
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Colour: Straw-yellow with typical greenish hues. Nose: Wide, delightful, wildflower, almonds scent, white and yellow...
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Red
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On the nose, an intense and persistent fruit aroma. This wine is dry, with a well-balanced, and velvety texture....
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750ml - Case of 12
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A fresh, simple but attractive Gavi here with sliced apples, pears and nectarines. Scented, pure and floral on the...
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Red
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The Boschis family has been specialized in producing it since the 1960s and are true experts, bringing us a unique...
Red
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• The cru of San Martino enjoys southeast facing exposure and runs from 450 to 580 meters above sea level. • The...
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Red
750ml
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Notes of crushed wild berries and sweet plums with blue flowers and dried blood orange. Medium-bodied, juicy and...
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White
750ml
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Soft pressing and fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Heavenly bouquet reminiscent of Almond trees in bloom. Lush...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $15.35
12 bottles: $15.05
We love Dolcetto. In the local tradition, this grape was cultivated on the best exposures, just above Nebbiolo...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $22.94 $25.20
12 bottles: $22.80
A fresh and lively dolcetto with sliced raspberries and citrus undertones. Medium body. Crisp acidity. From...
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Cortese Dolcetto Irish Whiskey Passerina 750ml

The Cortese white wine grape varietal has been grown in and around south Piedmont, Italy, for at least five hundred years. Its delicate nature and moderate acidity have made it a favorite with people around the world, and it is most commonly served alongside the excellent seafood and shellfish dishes of the part of Italy it is traditionally grown in. Cortese grapes are easily identifiable by their lime and greengage flavors, and their generally delicate and medium bodied character. Cortese wines are also notable for their freshness and crispness, again, making them an ideal match for seafood. Whilst colder years often produce harsher, more acidic Cortese wines, practices such as allowing malolactic fermentation can solve any such problems and still produce delicious white wines made from this varietal.

In Italian, Dolcetto means 'little sweet one' – a slightly misleading name, as the black grapes of this varietal have relatively little natural sugar and almost almost produce dry wines. However, the Dolcetto grapes are remarkably popular with those looking for a full, rounded and highly flavorful wine, and are grown extensively in their native Italy, and in many other countries around the world. Dolcetto varietal grapes tend to have quite a high level of tannin, due to their thick, black skins, and low acidity, resulting in interesting wines with a large feel in the mouth, despite being relatively light in body. They are most commonly associated with big, complex flavors such as liquorice and prunes, and are regularly described as having a finish similar to the flavor of bitter almonds.

The Irish are hailed as being the original producers of whiskey in the British Isles, and their innovations and techniques were so successful, that neighbouring Scotland were quickly influenced by them in the 15th century. Centuries later, it was the Irish who brought whiskey to America, and their style of whiskey has since become popular all over the world.

However, it wasn’t always plain sailing for the Irish whiskey industry - from being a dominant force in the 19th century, whose produce was considered far superior to that of Scotland, political upheaval and war saw the Irish whiskey almost disappear forever in the early 20th century. Today, the Irish whiskey manufacturers are back on their feet, and they are once again proving that the original is often the best. With new distilleries opening every year, it is safe to say that Irish whiskey is very much back.

Irish whiskey differs from Scotch whisky in a number of ways, and not least the spelling - the extra ‘e’ was said to be added in the 19th century as a way of distancing the Irish drink from what they saw as an inferior Scottish product. Irish whiskey was traditionally made in enormous stills, as a way of ensuring consistency from bottle to bottle, and maintaining the quality and complexity their reputation was founded on. The typical tasting notes of fine Irish whiskey include apple and vanilla, alongside spicy and sweet touches of nutmeg and fresh hay, making this a highly pleasant and smooth drink, made for relaxation and stimulating conversation about times past.