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Dark cherry red colour, complex aromas of red stone fruits (black cherry), spices and some hints of undergrowth.
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A decent progression of flavor, with PX cask influences: heather honey, toasted oat and sultana granola, hearty prune...
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A moreish nose, rich and sophisticated, this was matured for 5 years in marsala vergine casks. A malty nose with...
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Gratifying green grape flavors gush from this smooth distilled spirit. Savor this surprisingly enjoyable chilled...
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This is a medium peated well matured Swedish single malt whisky, made from grain to bottle in the small family owned...
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Gold color. Grainy aromas and flavors of whole grain bread dough, roasted sesame, cedar, arugula, incense, and wet...
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Named after a 1930s Danish political slogan, this is a combination of Stauning’s unpeated malt, smoked malt, and...
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A cornucopia of aromas rises from the glass, including toffee, ripe orchard fruit, and stewed grains. Layered flavors...
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A cornucopia of aromas rises from the glass, including toffee, ripe orchard fruit, and stewed grains. Layered flavors...
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Bright, refreshing, and sharp, this showcases how to unlock the expressive possibilities of sherry cask maturation...
Other Whiskey Savatiano Mencia Xinomavro
Savatiano is probably Greece's most well known and most widely grown grape varietal, as it is the primary grape used in the production of Retsina, where the fermenting juices of the Savatiano varietal are flavored with pine resin in order to make this distinctive and famous wine. One of the reasons for the wide cultivation of this grape is due to its hardiness, and resistance to drought conditions. In the sun-drenched and dry, rocky Greek landscapes, this makes it an ideal vine to grow for wine-makers who require a strong and bounteous yield each year.
However, there are plenty of examples of Greek white wines which use the Savatiano grape but withhold from the addition the pine resin flavoring, allowing the true characteristics of this varietal to shine through. The result is often very pleasing indeed, with Savatiano grapes generally producing extremely well balanced and rounded white wines, with a juicily fruity flavor. Their aromas can vary quite a lot, with many Savatiano wines bearing the fragrance of citrus fruits, and also occasionally having a strong floral aroma reminiscent of elder and rose. Due to the relatively low acidity of Savatiano grapes, the wines which use them (including Retsina) generally bolster themselves with the addition of smaller quantities of more acidic varieties, such as Assyrtiko or Rhoditis, in order to improve their sometimes weak structure.
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?
Xinomavro is the predominant grape varietal of Macedonia, although it is also grown in many parts of Greece where the climatic conditions are suitable for this particular fruit. The names translates as 'acid black', which gives some clue as to the nature of this varietal. The grapes are renowned for their high tannin content, which is a result of the thick and blue-black skins found on the fruit. This particular characteristic results in a superb aging potential in wines made from the Xinomavro varietal, as time spent in barrels softens these strong, astringent tannins and allows the full range of their flavors to come through in the wine. Most commonly, Xinomavro grapes are associated with aromas of red gooseberry, spices, olives and dried fruit, such as dried tomato.