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Tignanello Toscana 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$168.30
This wine brought to mind precise imagery of tailcoats, striped dress pants, wingtip collar shirts and other...
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Tignanello Toscana 2019
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$412.08
$438.38
The Marchesi Antinori 2019 Tignanello was born in a classic growing season that saw some cooling summer rains and...
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Tignanello Toscana 2019
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$167.08
The Marchesi Antinori 2019 Tignanello was born in a classic growing season that saw some cooling summer rains and...
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Tignanello Toscana 2020
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$414.95
$437.95
Newly on the market now, the 2020 Tignanello shows a gorgeous bouquet with an upfront and accessible personality....
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Tignanello Toscana 2020
375ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$113.66
Newly on the market now, the 2020 Tignanello shows a gorgeous bouquet with an upfront and accessible personality....
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Tignanello Toscana 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$158.95
Newly on the market now, the 2020 Tignanello shows a gorgeous bouquet with an upfront and accessible personality....
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Tignanello Toscana 2021
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$162.40
The currants and spices are very pretty, with some hazelnut undertones. Medium- to full-bodied with juicy tannins and...
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Tua Rita Toscana Giusto Di Notri 2012
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$59.21
A dark, brooding wine, the 2012 Giusto di Notri presents a compelling array of dark stone fruits, grilled herbs,...
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Tua Rita Toscana Giusto Di Notri 2014
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$73.95
Love tasting this with a real sexy character plus currants, hints of spice and cinnamon. Full to medium body. Ripe...
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Tua Rita Toscana Giusto Di Notri 2016
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$66.95
This has a wonderful texture of beautiful, ultra-fine tannins, complex character of dark fruit, currants, hazelnuts...
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Tua Rita Toscana Giusto Di Notri 2017
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$145.95
$153.71
A bright and fruity red with a level of tightness and precision that suggests greatness. Medium to full body. Intense...
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Tua Rita Toscana Giusto Di Notri 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$73.93
A rich, layered red with berries, chocolate and blueberries. Lightly smoky. It’s full-bodied and layered with ripe...
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Tua Rita Toscana Giusto Di Notri 2019
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$76.28
Sweet berries and spice with dried-chili and walnut undertones. Currants, too. Full-bodied with chewy tannins that...
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Vie Di Romans Bianco Flors Di Uis 2021
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$38.89
The 2021 Flors di Uis is as lively and vibrant as a perfect spring day with nuances of freshly squeezed lemons,...
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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?
Carignan is an ancient blue-skinned grape varietal, thought to be indigenous to the Aragon region of Spain. However, today it is most commonly associated with the fine wines of southern France, and has been grown in many countries around the world which have the warm and dry conditions it requires to thrive. Carignan is recognized as being quite a sensitive vine, highly susceptible to all kinds of rot and mildew, although producing excellent results when given the right conditions and handled correctly. Its high tannin levels and acidity make the Carignan grapes very astringent, and as such, they are often used as a blending grape to give body to other, lesser bodied varietals. Despite this, with careful treatment, Carignan can produce superb single varietal wines packed full of character and unique attributes.