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The Alois Lageder 2020 Pinot Noir Krafuss has a hard-core vein of minerality that cuts straight through. It is...
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Ruby red in color with hints of garnet. Bolla Pinot Noir is well-balanced and fruit forward, with black cherry and...
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Ruby red in color with hints of garnet. Bolla Pinot Noir is well-balanced and fruit forward, with black cherry and...
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Ruby red in color with a very distinct bouquet of black currants and spices. An attractive, dry and savory flavor...
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This wine is bursting with juicy, fresh fruit notes of boysenberry and ripe Bing cherry, with just a hint of red...
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Attractive aromas of sour cherries, chocolate, dried blood orange and dry earth. Medium-bodied and crunchy with a...
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Here's a new discovery from the Mazon subregion that is closely associated with the cultivation of Pinot Nero. The...
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Ruby red color, red berries, and cherries matched with soft tannins and some herbs and spice.
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This has aromas of dried violets, cranberries, cloves, olives and ash. Savory, with medium body and supple tannins. I...
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The color is a vivid purple red, with a rich aromas of ripe cherries and strawberries. Elegant, smooth and lingering,...
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This is dominated by toasty oak aromas and floral accents, yet flavors of cherry and red berries shine through on the...
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With a distinctive balance with bright cherry notes and hints of red berries, it is big, bold, and complex.
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Some pinot character, with strawberry, mushroom and bark aromas and flavors. It’s medium-bodied with firm yet...
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Color: Pale red Aroma: Strawberries, cherries and a touch of spice. Tasting Notes: Cranberry, cherry, raspberry...
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Color: Pale red Aroma: Strawberries, cherries and a touch of spice. Tasting Notes: Cranberry, cherry, raspberry...
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COLOR: Light ruby red color.
NOSE: The bouquet on the nose is typical of the grape variety and very elegant, with...
Assyrtiko Mencia Pinot Noir Italy
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?
Regularly described as being the grape varietal responsible for producing the world's most romantic wines, Pinot Noir has long been associated with elegance and a broad range of flavors The name means 'black pine' in French, and this is due to the fact that the fruit of this particular varietal is especially dark in color, and hangs in a conical shape, like that of a pine cone. Despite being grown today in almost every wine producing country, Pinot Noir is a notoriously difficult grape variety to cultivate. This is because it is especially susceptible to various forms of mold and mildew, and thrives best in steady, cooler climates. However, the quality of the fruit has ensured that wineries and vintners have persevered with the varietal, and new technologies and methods have overcome many of the problems it presents. Alongside this, the wide popularity and enthusiasm for this grape has ensured it will remain a firm favorite amongst wine drinkers for many years to come.
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.