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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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$49.97
Elena Vermouth was born with a clear identity and an uncompromising bond with the local area: this is a Vermouth di...
750ml
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$46.99
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$46.06
The Monastrell 2019 Estrecho was produced with grapes from vines planted on sandy soils that matured in 2,000-liter...
750ml
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$12.86
$14.29
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$12.76
A spicy nose with red plums, berries and white pepper. This is firm, juicy and also a little tart, with crunchy red...
750ml
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$5.99
Gallo Extra Dry Vermouth has a very pretty nose of lavender, honeysuckle and jasmine, sweet grass and green olive; a...
750ml
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$5.99
Like an Italian dessert: sweet, dried fruit and a medicinal bite. For the budget drinker who still wants that perfect...
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$15.59
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$14.81
Unlike Rosso Vermouth, each botanical is individually infused, and there is no heat used during the production...
750ml
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$13.26
$14.73
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$11.88
Unlike Rosso Vermouth, each botanical is individually infused, and there is no heat used during the production...
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$14.94
$15.59
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$12.82
The production process consists of two infusions: The 1st infusion: Wormwood and fortified wine are heated to 70...
750ml
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$13.26
$14.73
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$11.88
The production process consists of two infusions: The 1st infusion: Wormwood and fortified wine are heated to 70...
750ml
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$26.11
$27.48
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$22.20
A blend of oloroso and Pedro Ximenez Sherries form the base of this plush, super-spiced sweet vermouth. Intense...
750ml
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$21.20
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$20.78
• 100% Mavrodaphne.
• Low yielding vines from loamy clay soils.
• Fermented and aged in stainless steel.
750ml
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$19.90
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$18.91
Medium red with a bright purple hue. Aromas of dark, brambly, blueberry aromas are matched with dried herbs, earth...
750ml
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$14.94
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$13.19
A clean, fresh delivery offers a light to medium-bodied palate of plum and cherry flavors supported by soft,...
750ml - Case of 6
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$39.48
A delicate, well-balanced Vermouth, showing a perfect blend of Sangiovese and Botanicals, sweet notes of lavander and...
700ml
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$19.76
$20.80
TOP 100 SPIRITS 2022. Expect a burnished gold hue and an aroma mixing dried herb and floral notes: lavender and...
Aidani Mavrodaphne Mourvedre Vermouth
One of the most ancient of the Greek grape varietals, Aidani has been cultivated on and around the Cyclades for millennia for its versatility and gently pleasing aromatic qualities. Wines made primarily with Aidani grapes tend to have a milder alcohol content than other classic Greek wines, and relatively low acidity. This makes Aidani wines a perfectly pleasant accompaniment to a wide range of traditional Greek foods, and equally pleasant to drink chilled at any time under the Greek sun. Nowadays, Aidani grapes are mostly likely to used as a blending grape, often being mixed with Assyrtiko grapes to balance out and mellow the acidity and high alcohol content found in them.
As a blending grape, the Aidani offers light, delicate floral tones, often reminiscent of a Muscat. On the island of Naxos, it has been traditionally blended with the Athiri grape to produce the island's signature sweet wine, Apiranthos, where the subtleties of the Aidani grape are really allowed to shine through. However, elsewhere in Greece you are far more likely to find the blend of these two distinctive grapes in dry white wines, where the Aidani is used primarily not for its flavor, but for its aroma and mellowing effect.
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?
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.