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$24.00
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$19.38
Italy- Contratto Vermouth Rosso has quickly established itself as one of the apertivi and modifier of choice amongst...
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$23.94
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$23.46
A blend of Carricante from various contradas in Castiglione di Sicilia on Etna's northern side, this unoaked bianco...
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Isidora Sauvignon Gris presents a bright and clean yellowish color. In nose we can perceive aromas that remind us of...
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PoP is made of Vital from Serra do Montejunto, a mountain range 6 miles from the Atlantic. This vineayrd sits on...
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$23.20
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This orange wine is 100% Vital from Vinha do Outeiro (vo) from 25-year-old vines grown in Serra de Montejunto, in the...
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100% Vital. From grapes from Vinha da Pena (vp) from 35-year-old vines planted in Serra de Montejunto, in the region...
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$16.25
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Catarratto Lucido, guyot, planted in 2011, harvested in September at 33 hl/ha. Destemmed, pressed, fermented and...
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Incipio displays notes of verbena and jasmine on the nose followed by perfectly ripe white peach notes. On the palate...
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A pale yellow wine. Juicy and fruit forward white with notes white peach, yellow apples and some tropical fruit....
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• Certified biodynamic.
• 100% Genovese.
• Emera is a Corsican plant that surrounds this vineyard.
• A single...
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The Lighea has a brilliant straw yellow color with greenish reflections. The nose offers a rich and fragrant bouquet...
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$40.79
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$40.00
An intense and elegant White Vermouth from Timorasso-Derthona wine, thanks to an inspired bouquet. A tribute to...
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Color: The maturation in steel tanks delivers a garnet color with opulent amber shades. Bouquet: Elegant and refined...
750ml
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$50.99
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Elena Vermouth was born with a clear identity and an uncompromising bond with the local area: this is a Vermouth di...
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The Monastrell 2019 Estrecho was produced with grapes from vines planted on sandy soils that matured in 2,000-liter...
Mavrodaphne Mencia Mourvedre Vermouth
In the Archaea region, high in the Northern Peloponnese mountains, the predominant grape varietal grown is the prized Mavrodaphne. Meaning 'Black Laurel', the Mavrodaphne grapes have extremely dark skins, and ripen slowly under the Greek sunshine, helped by the mineral rich soils the vines thrive in. This grape varietal is mostly used to produce the opaque, inky fortified wine of the same name, which is popular all over Greece and elsewhere in the world. This fortified wine allows the grapes to really show off their complex and fascinating flavors, which range from a rich marzipan to flavors of bitter chocolate, sweet coffee, dried figs and prunes, as well as plenty of jammy fruit notes.
Mavrodaphne is produced in a traditional method which involves leaving the grape juice exposed to the sun in large vats, before having its fermentation halted by the addition of various distillates taken from previous successful vintages. This mixture contains plenty of residual sugar, which gives the end result its characteristic sticky sweetness, and also helps with the next fermentation process, which typically takes place in large underground cellars. The final product is a heady drink, absolutely bursting with unusual, rich and sweet flavors and carried in a dark and slightly viscous Port-like liquid.
Mavrodaphne grapes are also used for the production of still red wines, but are generally blended with varietals such as Agiorgitiko or imported grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon. Mavrodaphne grapes are excellent for mellowing more acidic varieties, and producing deliciously rounded wines, which have taken the international market by storm in recent decades.
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?
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.