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Red
750ml
Bottle: $88.84 $97.39
The 2018 I Sodi di San Niccolò is the most elegant Sodi I have ever tasted, and I have tasted them all. Sodi can be...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $94.94 $101.20
Super fragranced nose, patchouli, pot pourri, Turkish Delight, rose with caramelised red berries and a touch of smoke...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $69.92 $73.20
6 bottles: $69.60
Packaged with an embossed metal plate on its front label, the Castello Banfi 2018 SummuS is an all-Tuscan blend of...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $78.94
6 bottles: $77.36
Dark-fruited and chocolaty character here with crushed walnuts, dried leaves, licorice and hints of moss. Medium- to...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $14.41 $15.17
12 bottles: $12.36
The ‘Poggio’ winemaking team takes great pride in crafting delightful wines of the highest quality. Please enjoy!...
Red
750ml
Bottle: $76.50
6 bottles: $74.97
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $47.85
6 bottles: $46.89
Firm and racy merlot with fine tannins that are polished and pretty. Medium body. Lovely walnut undertones to the...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $60.45
6 bottles: $59.24
Intense ruby-red in color with garnet highlights, Corbaia offers jammy aromas of black currants, cherries, and cassis...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $46.94
6 bottles: $46.00
COLOR: Ruby red color. NOSE: Elegant and intense bouquet on the nose with aromas of black fruitsand spices, and an...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $38.75 $40.79
Well-marked by toasty oak, this red also reveals juicy black cherry, blackberry and black olive flavors. Shows a...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $16.63 $18.48
12 bottles: $13.71
COLOR: Ruby red in the glass. AROMA: Notes of cherry, small red fruit and floral notes of iris and violet on the...
Red
750ml
Bottle: $18.48
12 bottles: $18.11
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $19.50
Deep violet colour, with the typical fruity note, almost “vinoso” that would get lost if aged in wooden barrels....
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $16.00
On the nose, complex and persistent aroma with youthful notes of fresh fruit and violets. Light-bodied, harmonious...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $67.99
The 2016 Bottiglia Particolare (Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon) is packed with dark fruit, dried herbs, leather,...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $28.84 $30.36
6 bottles: $19.20
With Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Teroldego, it’s a unique Italian twist on a rich, bold blend.
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $28.84 $30.36
6 bottles: $19.20
A lusciously sweet red wine with pronounced cherry and raspberry notes.
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $24.37
Deep ruby red with purple highlights. Intense aromas of fresh red fruit and a touch of forest floor. Juicy on the...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $35.60
This is an extremely beautiful and polished red with crushed berries, creamy and firm tannins and a long, intense...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $18.92 $20.80
Rich yet succulent and open-knit, this red delivers strawberry, cherry, earth, tobacco and licorice flavors allied to...
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Assyrtiko Cabernet Sauvigon Italian Red Blends

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?