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It is a Vermentino di Bolgheri, which is vinified in purity. Its name expresses the link between this Mediterranean...
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Mongrana Bianco brings to the glass the fragrance of the summer air: warm and tangy aromas of fresh fruit, the scent...
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• Blend of fruit from Las Brisas, Pigasus, and Reeve Estate blocks, sites that span from Carneros to Sonoma...
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Riunite Lambrusco is perfect for every occasion. Enjoyable and straight forward, its easy drinkability make it a...
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Fresh pears, green apples and hints of stones and jasmine to the nose. This is a medium-bodied and textured...
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Fresh aromas of lemongrass, citrus, pear and apple pith. Round and supple on the palate with a medium body and fresh,...
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Presents minerally chalk and salt notes that underscore ripe green apple, pink grapefruit granita and baked pineapple...
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Pale straw color. Aromatic with tropical fruit, pear, apple and floral notes. The round palate offers fresh citrus...
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Beautiful pale yellow with greenish reflections. Fresh and vibrant on the nose, with floral and tropical notes on the...
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Branu comes from the Spanish word Verano that was incorporated into the Sardinian language to mean Spring. As the...
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Gallura, a land of granite rocks and mistral winds on the northern end of the island of Sardinia, is home to some of...
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From the bright straw yellow colour with greenish undertones, the aroma stands out with mineral notes, citrus, yellow...
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Color: Golden yellow.
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Color: Crystalline appearance, straw yellow color with wide greenish reflections.
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Ice Wine Lambrusco Vermentino Xinomavro
Some grape species are distinct and unique varietals, clearly separate from each of their cousins. Others, like Lambrusco and Muscat, are more like umbrella terms, featuring several subspecies which show slight differences from each other from region to region. Indeed, there are astonishingly more than 60 identified varieties of Lambrusco vines, and they are almost all used in the production of characterful Italian sparkling wines. They are distinguishable by their deep ruby blush, caused by strong pigments present in their skins, and their intensely perfumed character.
Lambrusco vines are grown in several Italian regions, although we most closely associate this varietal with Piedmont and Basilicata. It has also been grown successfully in Argentina and Australia. The varietal suffered from a fairly lowly reputation in the late 20th century, due to bulk, low cost production of Lambrusco sparkling wines, aimed at markets across northern Europe and America. However, things are rapidly changing, and the older, more traditional methods of bottle fermentation are returning, along with a higher level of quality and expression, as consumers become more discerning and demanding. Many of the Lambrusco sub-varieties have their own established DOC, such as Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce, Lambrusco di Sorbara and Modena, where new regulations are keeping standards high and methods traditional.
The Vermintino grape varietal has been grown in northern Italy for centuries, but is perhaps most closely associated with the island of Corsica, where it is the most widely planted grape varietal and is one of the key flagship grapes on the island. Thought to have originated in Spain, the Vermentino grape quickly spread to other countries, and is now found in many parts of Mediterranean Europe and the New World. The grape itself is prized by wineries due to the crispness of its acids, and the wide bouquet of refreshing flavors it carries. Most commonly, Vermentino is known for holding flavors of green apple and lime, and for having a relatively light body with a low alcohol content. As such, it makes a perfect match for a wide range of foods, and is particularly popular when paired with shellfish.
Xinomavro is the predominant grape varietal of Macedonia, although it is also grown in many parts of Greece where the climatic conditions are suitable for this particular fruit. The names translates as 'acid black', which gives some clue as to the nature of this varietal. The grapes are renowned for their high tannin content, which is a result of the thick and blue-black skins found on the fruit. This particular characteristic results in a superb aging potential in wines made from the Xinomavro varietal, as time spent in barrels softens these strong, astringent tannins and allows the full range of their flavors to come through in the wine. Most commonly, Xinomavro grapes are associated with aromas of red gooseberry, spices, olives and dried fruit, such as dried tomato.