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Le Macchiole Toscana Scrio 2003
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$249.45
The 2003 Scrio (100% Syrah) is another terrific effort from Le Macchiole. Packed with clove, cinnamon, sweet dark...
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Le Macchiole Toscana Scrio 2006
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$91.95
Dark color, with an attractive intensity of raspberry, blackberry and new oak. Full-bodied, with focused yet tight...
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Le Macchiole Toscana Scrio 2017
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$163.95
Intense aromas of blackcurrants, spices and black licorice with some lavender and rosemary. It’s full-bodied and...
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Le Macchiole Toscana Scrio 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$164.95
A beautiful Syrah from Tuscany, the 2020 Scrio shows impeccable elegance with a very long and linear style that...
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Luigi D'alessandro (Manzano) Syrah Migliara 2006
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$69.94
Black in color, with amazing aromas of blackberry, aniseed, black pepper, and minerals. Full-bodied, with braised...
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Tua Rita Syrah Keir 2017
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$99.62
The 2017 Keir is 100% Syrah done in terra cotta, with a fair amount of whole clusters. That approach brings out a...
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Tua Rita Syrah Keir 2018
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$103.44
The first vintage of Keir in 2016 signalled a new style of wine for Tua Rita: 100% Syrah fermented and macerated on...
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Tua Rita Syrah Keir 2019
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$109.20
2019 is for Stefano Frascolla an exceptional vintage - one of the best vintages of the last two decades. Bright...
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Tua Rita Syrah Keir 2020
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$99.62
Lots of syrah meaty character here, together with fresh and dried flowers. Really perfumed. Medium-to full-bodied...
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Tua Rita Toscana Syrah Per Sempre IGT 2012
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$144.95
Layers of inky, black fruit, grilled herbs, smoke, menthol and melted road tar are all layered together in the 2012...
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Tua Rita Toscana Syrah Per Sempre IGT 2013
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$148.95
The 2013 Syrah Per Sempre is another gorgeous wine from Tua Rita. This estate on the Tuscan Coast offers one of...
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Tua Rita Toscana Syrah Per Sempre IGT 2015
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$128.28
I love the dried flowers and smoked meats with hints of plums and berries. Full body, layered and refined with an...
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Tua Rita Toscana Syrah Per Sempre IGT 2016
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$197.95
Tua Rita's 2016 Syrah Per Sempre is fabulous. Crème de cassis, lavender, licorice, plum and blueberry jam are all...
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Tua Rita Toscana Syrah Per Sempre IGT 2017
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$137.45
Stefano Frascolla feels this is the best Per Sempre they have made so far. They harvested some of the fruit five days...
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Tua Rita Toscana Syrah Per Sempre IGT 2018
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$134.95
The Tua Rita 2018 Syrah Per Sempre is another monumental achievement from this iconic Tuscan estate. Stefano...
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Tua Rita Toscana Syrah Per Sempre IGT 2019
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$168.95
This is a smashing success. The Tua Rita 2019 Syrah Per Sempre hits it out of the ballpark thanks to its impressive...
Armagnac Robola Syrah Italy Tuscany 750ml
Armagnac is a beloved grape brandy, hailing from the beautiful French region of Gascony, in the south-west of the country. It has been in constant production since sometime just before the fifteenth century, and over the decades has been the toast of royal households across Europe. Today, it is still enjoyed for its unique flavor profile and characteristics, and although it is understandably compared with Cognac, its more famous cousin, lovers of Armagnac claim that its distinctive rusticity and full body make it a superior brandy, perfect as a digestif or as an evening treat.
Armagnac is made from more than one grape varietal, but the major player in this drink is the fine Ugni Blanc grape, more commonly known by its Italian name, Trebbiano. This is one of the most widely planted grape varietals in the world, and grows beautifully in Gascony, which has a similar microclimate as its neighbouring wine region, Bordeaux. Armagnac grapes reveal fascinating and complex flavors after distillation, which commonly include christmas cake, earthy, oaky notes and praline.
Armagnac is sold under two categories - vintage, and non-vintage. A vintage Armagnac is made from a blend of grapes which have been grown in a single year, and will have the date printed on the label. Non-vintage Armagnacs, on the other hand, are labelled according to their age. V.S indicates that the brandy has been aged for a minimum of two years, VSOP for four years, XO six years, and Hors d’Age is a premium Armagnac which has been aged for at least ten years.
In the mountains of Cephalonia, the mineral rich soils assist in the growing of one of the finest of Greece's white grape varietals – the Robola grape. These noble yellowish grapes are notable for the wines they produce, which generally contain summer fruits, peach and citrus aromas, coupled with flavors which extend beyond the usual range of white wines, revealing smoky and mineral notes, and a lengthy, lemony after-taste. These fine characteristics helped the regions it is grown in gain AOC status, and wine-makers in this area have many generations of practice in bringing out the elegant and subtle characteristics of this grape.
Robola, and the other wines of Cephalonia have a long and illustrious history, being mentioned even in ancient epic poems such as Homer's Iliad. However, it was the Venetians who first recognized the great potential of Robola grapes, which quickly became the focus for the areas wine-makers and tradesmen. Nowadays, Robola wines act as an excellent example of a refined Greek dry white wine, which can be either drank as a light and refreshing summer aperitif, or alongside grilled white meats, salads, or white fish. Robola wines, as a rule, do not age particularly well, and it is highly recommended that bottles are drunk young, within two years of bottling. By doing so, you can enjoy the unique characteristics of this remarkable wine, complete with the balanced combination of chalky, smoky citrus flavors and delicate peach aromas which typify the finest examples of Robola varietal wines.
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?
Known as Syrah in most countries around the world, and Shiraz in Australia and certain other regions of the New World, this grape varietal has proven over the centuries to be one of the most powerful and flavorful red wine grapes there is. It is now one of the planet's most widely grown grapes, and is a favorite with wineries as a result of its robustness and versatility. It isn't easy to identify many characteristics of this particular varietal, due to the fact that it is highly versatile and shows significant differences in flavor and character depending on the terroir it is grown in, and the climatic conditions of the region. However, Syrah is most widely associated with full bodied, strong and loud red wines, packed full of fruity and spicy flavors, held in a beautifully deep red liquid.
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.