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Benanti Etna Bianco 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$38.46
A balanced, light-bodied white, with dried apricot and white cherry fruit flavors that are juicy and appealing. Round...
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Bibi Graetz Colore Bianco 2019
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$174.75
A dense yet agile white with sliced lemon, apple, peach and stones. It’s full-bodied, yet energetic and precise...
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Bibi Graetz Testamatta Bianco 2017
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$136.77
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:
$116.56
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:
$79.28
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:
$82.06
This wine is balanced in all its components—It shows a ripe fruit expression, with notes of stone fruits (white...
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Cantina Terlano Terlaner NovaDomus Riserva 2021
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$61.87
This is a very linear white with tension and acidity that kicks off at the end, giving it fantastic energy and...
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Frescobaldi Toscana Gorgona 2020
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$214.67
Lime zest, jasmine, kiwi, waxed lemon, stones, juniper berries and aniseed on the nose. Almonds, too. Vibrant,...
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Frescobaldi Toscana Gorgona 2022
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$99.45
This is complex with notes of sliced pears, ripe lemons, elderflower, citrus blossom and crushed stones. Full and...
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Giuseppe Rinaldi Dolcetto D'alba 2017
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$66.03
Rinaldi's 2017 Dolcetto d'Alba brings together the richness of the vintage with a super-classic feel. Sweet dark...
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Giuseppe Rinaldi Dolcetto D'alba 2021
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$54.71
The 2021 Dolcetto d'Alba is delicate, slender and super-classic. Blue/purplish fruit, cloves, licorice and lavender...
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Giuseppe Rinaldi Dolcetto D'alba 2021
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$52.72
The 2021 Dolcetto d'Alba is delicate, slender and super-classic. Blue/purplish fruit, cloves, licorice and lavender...
Dolcetto Italian White Blends Mourvedre Italy Pre-Arrival Wine
In Italian, Dolcetto means 'little sweet one' – a slightly misleading name, as the black grapes of this varietal have relatively little natural sugar and almost almost produce dry wines. However, the Dolcetto grapes are remarkably popular with those looking for a full, rounded and highly flavorful wine, and are grown extensively in their native Italy, and in many other countries around the world. Dolcetto varietal grapes tend to have quite a high level of tannin, due to their thick, black skins, and low acidity, resulting in interesting wines with a large feel in the mouth, despite being relatively light in body. They are most commonly associated with big, complex flavors such as liquorice and prunes, and are regularly described as having a finish similar to the flavor of bitter almonds.
Mourvèdre is a fascinating and ancient grape varietal, thought to have been introduced to Spain by the ancient Phoenicians over two thousand years ago. Since then, it has found a home in many regions of France, and has gone on to be a key grape varietal in the New World, where it is often blended with Grenache and Syrah varietals to make a beautifully rounded and balanced red wine. The Mourvèdre grape itself is renowned for holding a complex set of flavours, which are often described as meaty or gamey, with plenty of bramble fruit notes. As such, they are often served with dark meats, and are enjoyed in many countries across the globe. The grapes are not the easiest to cultivate, as they require plenty of sunshine alongside well irrigated soil. However, their quality and unique attributes mean that wineries all over the globe continue to persevere with this special varietal.
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.