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Bibi Graetz Testamatta Bianco 2017
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$136.56
Intense aromas of white pineapple, lemon peel, white peaches and stones with a seashell undertone. Full-bodied yet...
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Bibi Graetz Testamatta Bianco 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$126.73
This is another fantastic white and continues to be one of the best from Tuscany. It’s so perfumed with sliced...
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Bibi Graetz Testamatta Bianco 2021
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$76.95
Testamatta Bianco condensate the aromas, the flavours and the character of the Island of Giglio in a bottle: you can...
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Ca' Marcanda (Gaja) Toscana Vistamare 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$80.95
This wine is balanced in all its components—It shows a ripe fruit expression, with notes of stone fruits (white...
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Frescobaldi Toscana Gorgona Bianco 2022
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$95.95
This is complex with notes of sliced pears, ripe lemons, elderflower, citrus blossom and crushed stones. Full and...
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Le Macchiole Paleo Bianco 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$67.28
On the market now, the Le Macchiole 2020 Paleo Bianco is slightly less concentrated and textured compared to the...
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Ornellaia Toscana Bianco 2014
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$452.95
A blend of 74% Sauvignon Blanc, 13% Viognier and 13% Petit Manseng, this 2014 has aroma of beeswax, passionfruit and...
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Ornellaia Toscana Bianco 2016
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$396.40
This is a fantastic white. The greatest Ornellaia white so far. Very complex and dense yet, at the same time,...
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Ornellaia Toscana Bianco 2017
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$289.13
The 2017 Ornellaia Bianco is a slightly tweaked blend compared to the 2016 and includes a splash of Viognier. The...
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Ornellaia Toscana Bianco 2018
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$289.13
Dried apple, lemon, lime and lemon curd on the nose with hints of cedar. Medium-to full-bodied with a solid core of...
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Ornellaia Toscana Bianco 2019
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$309.80
So sophisticated and elegant, a brilliant expression of Sauvignon Blanc with smoky, stone, lemon aromas alongside...
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Ornellaia Toscana Bianco 2020
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$273.88
Creamy nose with quince, stones, sour cream and golden berries on the nose. Quite tangy, bone-dry and saline on the...
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Ornellaia Toscana Bianco 2021
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$259.95
This is a dense and focused white but agile and lightly chewy. Very pretty aromas. Full-bodied with tension and...
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Querciabella Batar IGT 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$94.95
A fresh, light-bodied white, offering peach, apple, butterscotch and baking spice flavors. Vibrant and well-defined,...
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Querciabella Batar IGT 2021
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$103.12
Without a doubt, Batàr is one of Italy’s
iconic white wines. Its unrivalled textural
beauty and vibrant minerality...
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Tenuta Di Trinoro Bianco Di Trinoro IGT 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$54.72
Focused and bright, featuring pear and apple flavors that are backed by vibrant acidity while grapefruit, floral and...
Assyrtiko Italian White Blends Pinot Nero Italy Tuscany
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?
There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.
The central Italian region of Tuscany is widely understood to be one of the world's most famous and highly regarded wine regions. The beautiful rolling hillsides and medieval towns and castles which are a key feature of the area are also home to many of Europe's finest wineries, and extremely high quality vineyards growing the distinctive Sangiovese and Vernaccia grape varietals which are the flavorful backbone of Tuscany's wonderful red and white wines. For almost three thousand years, this region has been recognized as an ideal home for wine production on a large scale, and the ancient Etruscans, Greeks and Romans all noticed that fine grape varietals flourished on the unique soils and under the hot sunshine which typifies the area. Today, Tuscany is home to a wide range of wines, from the traditional to the complex, but all dedicated to excellent flavors and aromas, and maintaining the region's international reputation.