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750ml - Case of 12
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Brilliant yellow in color with distinctive floral overtones of white rose petals, linden blossom, and acacia. Flavors...
750ml - Case of 12
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Brilliant yellow in color with distinctive floral overtones of white rose petals, linden blossom, and acacia. Flavors...
750ml
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$15.91
$16.75
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$12.36
Semi-sparkling aromatized wine-product, presenting a nice and shiny straw yellow with green hints, very intense and...
750ml
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$11.60
$12.21
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$8.54
Our Berry wine is a deliciously sweet mix of juicy strawberry, raspberry, and blueberry flavors. Light-bodied, each...
750ml
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$17.57
$18.49
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$11.53
Silvery straw color. Aromas and flavors of white peach and nectarine, white flowers, and peach rings with a...
750ml
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$17.94
12 bottles:
$17.58
“Sensazioni” is a wine that we created to give the company an important white wine. It is made entirely with...
500ml
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$19.94
Slightly sweet, slightly sour and absolutely delicious. Lucchetti’s Visciola is made from 100% cherries grown on...
3.0Ltr
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$23.37
$24.60
4 bottles:
$15.00
Soft and fruity, with a light, tart finish, this real Italian Cabernet, infused with a raspberry splash, is a perfect...
750ml
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$16.71
$17.59
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$12.36
Sassy. Sultry. The right amount of naughty.
750ml
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$16.71
$17.59
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Fresh. Lively. Jam-packed with flavor and fun.
750ml
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$17.59
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$12.36
Ripe. Juicy. Stays on the sunny side of life.
750ml
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$16.71
$17.59
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$12.36
Exotic. Tangy. Vacay vibes all year round.
Assyrtiko Fruit Wine Viognier Italy 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?
Although primarily associated with the Rhone region of France, the precise origins of the Viognier grape variety are unknown, and the subject of much debate. However, these fine and delicate green skinned grapes are an important varietal for many of France's most elegant white wines, and they are quickly beginning to spread around the New World, too, where wineries are discovering their unique qualities and unusual character. Viognier grapes are notoriously difficult to grow, due to the fact they are highly susceptible to mildew, but wineries persevere with them nonetheless, producing wines which are highly aromatic and have a great, fruit-forward character. Their delicate aroma suggests sweetness due to its flowery, sappy nature, but the wine itself generally very dry and crisp, and full of summery, light and refined qualities.
There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.