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A perfumed nose of white peaches, dried lemon peel, hazelnut and grated nutmeg. Medium- to full-bodied. Rather...
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More saline character on the nose with aromas of oyster shells, lime zest, white pears, juniper berries and dried...
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The Sadies’ approach is to farm and work vines as biologically as possible, and this follows through to the winery,...
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Crushed stone, burnt lime, white apricot, dried pineapple and clove on the nose. Medium-bodied, crisp and compact....
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Inviting aromas of white peaches, nougat and orange peel. Medium-bodied with silky texture. Bright and fresh on the...
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90% Pecorino &Chardonnay/10% Trebbiano. The majority of the Concrete Bianco blend comes from De Fermo's 2.5 ha. of...
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The 2019 Les Fondraux might be a Vouvray in the demi-sec mold (residual sugar is in the region of 20g/L) but it is a...
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The freshness and and delicate aromas of the wine make it a perfect partner with grilled fish and white meats,...
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The freshness and and delicate aromas of the wine make it a perfect partner with grilled fish and white meats,...
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• Certified Organic.
• 100% Chenin Blanc.
• From a 0.25 ha parcel in the village of Brézé.
• Clay and...
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• Certified Organic.
• 100% Chenin Blanc.
• From a 1.16 ha parcel.
• Clay and limestone terroir.
• A sunny...
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Rich, with waxy plum, glazed mango and baked apple tart flavors. Thick and nearly unctuous, with the generous profile...
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100% Chenin Blanc. Prémices is Bellivière's opening Chenin Blanc, a Jasnières which was originally made from fruit...
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• Certified organic. • 100% Chenin Blanc. • From sites in Clos de Mosny and Clos Michet. • 40-60+ year old...
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• Certified organic.
• 100% Chenin Blanc.
• 50 year old vines on average.
• Partial botrytis 10-20%.
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• Certified organic.
• From the former holdings of the late Stephane Cossais.
• 100% Chenin Blanc.
• 40+ year...
Assyrtiko Chenin Blanc Italian White Blends Primitivo
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
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Originating in France yet now grown in many parts of the New World, Chenin Blanc is one of the most versatile and highly regarded white wine grape varietals on earth. These green skinned grapes hold a relatively high acid content, and as such can be used for making still white wines of exceptional quality, as well as superb sparkling wines (such as the Crémant wines of the Loire Valley) and extremely aromatic dessert wines. Their natural transparency means that they are a fine grape for expressing their terroir in the bottle, and winemakers often experiment with this varietal to coax unusual and intense flavors from the grapes, such as allowing the development of noble rot on the fruit in order to make sweet and viscous wines of a unique character.
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.