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750ml - Case of 12
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$21.94
SIGHT: Dark cherry red with intense bluish nuances, deep and bright.
NOSE: High intensity, with dominating ripe red...
750ml - Case of 6
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$18.34
SIGHT: Purple red with a bluish rim
NOSE: Fresh notes of red and dark berries, like blackberries and cherries, and...
750ml
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$41.95
6 bottles:
$41.11
This is Sierra de Toloño's ultimate expression of Tempranillo. Vines are planted at 700 meters altitude, (which is...
750ml
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$25.95
12 bottles:
$25.43
Rated 93 - "A wild horse" says Sandra Bravo of this field blend of Tempranillo and Graciano , which hails from two...
750ml
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$12.76
$13.43
12 bottles:
$11.52
This is a wine is from Toro and is from organically farmed Tempranillo vines that are 40 years old. This gives the...
750ml
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$15.94
12 bottles:
$15.62
There was some hail in Toro in 2020 that didn't affect the grapes too much for the 2020 Gago, sourced from the...
750ml
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$10.36
$11.51
12 bottles:
$9.51
Subtle and smooth, lovely blackberry and cassis flavors. Medium body with good structure.
750ml
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$28.92
$31.20
12 bottles:
$28.50
Black currant, menthol and cocoa powder aromas waft from the glass. This wine opens on spicy notes of anisette and...
750ml
Bottle:
$25.27
$28.08
6 bottles:
$24.00
Well-balanced and appealing, this medium-bodied red features a core of ripe and baked black cherry fruit, with light...
750ml
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$15.44
$17.09
A nicely simple Rioja with subtle spices, berries, red plums and some oranges. Spicy and medium-bodied on the palate...
750ml
Bottle:
$13.34
$14.73
12 bottles:
$13.18
Dried flower and spice notes waft from this plump, medium-bodied red, joining flavors of mulled black cherry, Earl...
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Aalto Ribera Del Duero 2020
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
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$127.95
$134.86
The nose of the red 2020 Aalto comes blasting with tons of toasted oak, spice, smoke and more toast, ripe berries and...
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Aalto Ribera Del Duero PS 2020
750ml - Case of 6
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$103.95
Lots of depth here, with ripe blackberries and some nicely baked black cherries, roasted herbs, incense, dark spices,...
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Artadi Rioja El Carretil 2020
750ml - Case of 6
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$194.95
Such depth, purity, concentration and minerality here that hooks you in, drawing you back to it again and again....
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Artadi Rioja La Poza De Ballesteros 2020
750ml - Case of 6
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$138.53
Deep yet vibrant nose with morello cherries, iodine, oyster shells, crushed stones and fine spices. Certainly nothing...
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Artadi Rioja Quintanilla 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$82.95
Excellent depth here showing iodine, mussel shells, hibiscus, spices and lots of black and blue fruit. Chalky tannins...
Ice Wine Primitivo Tempranillo 2020
As with many European grape varietals, there is some debate regarding the precise origins of the Primitivo grape. Most people now agree that it probably came from Croatia, where it is still used widely in the production of red wine, and it known as Tribidrag. However, today it is a grape most commonly associated with the powerful red wines of Puglia, the heel of Italy’s boot, where the intense sunshine and brisk Mediterranean breezes produce grapes of remarkable character and balance. Primitivo is a dark grape, known for producing intense, inky, highly tannic wines, most notably the naturally sweet Dolce Naturale and the heavy and complex Primitivo di Manduria wines. Primitivo tends to be naturally very high in both tannin and alcohol, making it ideal for both barrel and cellar ageing, which brings out its more rounded and interesting features.
Primitivo is not the easiest grape to grow or manage, and it has had something of a difficult century. Indeed, by the 1990s, there was little interest in Puglian wines in general, and winemakers were neglecting their Primitivo vineyards and looking to other, more commercially viable varietals. However, the last decade has seen this grape come well and truly back into fashion, with new techniques and a heightened interest in native Italian grape varietals bringing Primitivo back into the spotlight. It is now widely loved for its intensity and ability to be paired with strongly flavored foods.
There are plenty of notable native Spanish grapes which have made a big impression on the wine world at large, but none are as renowned or as widely loved as the Tempranillo varietal. This black skinned grape has been used for wine making for centuries, with several ancient civilizations noticing the fact that it is highly versatile and holds some delicious flavors and aromas, perfect for those looking for a powerful yet elegant grape for their wines. Tempranillo often causes winemakers some trouble, however, as it is highly susceptible to many diseases. Despite this, plenty continue to persevere with this varietal, as it is perfect for producing delicious and complex single variety and blended wines, packed full of classic Spanish flavors and plenty of aromatic and intense surprises.