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Tignanello Toscana 2013
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$186.78
This is amazing on the nose with blackberry, black truffle, dried cherry and hints of tobacco. So complex on the...
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Tignanello Toscana 2014
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$165.10
The highlight in this range, the exquisite 2014 Tignanello is all about persistence and understated class. The...
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Tignanello Toscana 2015
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$195.95
Fantastic aromas of dark berries, sandalwood and Spanish cedar that are ever so deep. Full body, an incredible spin...
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Tignanello Toscana 2016
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$197.12
#1 TOP 100 CELLAR SELECTIONS 2020. This fragrant, savory red carries aromas of underbrush, plum, blue flower, cocoa...
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Tignanello Toscana 2017
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$156.95
Aromas of cassis, menthol, blue flower and pipe tobacco shape the nose on this gorgeous red. A blend of Sangiovese,...
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Tignanello Toscana 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$167.74
This wine brought to mind precise imagery of tailcoats, striped dress pants, wingtip collar shirts and other...
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Tignanello Toscana 2019
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$410.71
$436.93
The Marchesi Antinori 2019 Tignanello was born in a classic growing season that saw some cooling summer rains and...
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Tignanello Toscana 2019
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$166.53
The Marchesi Antinori 2019 Tignanello was born in a classic growing season that saw some cooling summer rains and...
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Tignanello Toscana 2020
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$414.95
$439.51
Newly on the market now, the 2020 Tignanello shows a gorgeous bouquet with an upfront and accessible personality....
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Tignanello Toscana 2020
375ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$114.04
Newly on the market now, the 2020 Tignanello shows a gorgeous bouquet with an upfront and accessible personality....
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Tignanello Toscana 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$158.95
Newly on the market now, the 2020 Tignanello shows a gorgeous bouquet with an upfront and accessible personality....
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Tignanello Toscana 2021
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$162.88
The currants and spices are very pretty, with some hazelnut undertones. Medium- to full-bodied with juicy tannins and...
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Tua Rita Toscana Giusto Di Notri 2012
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$59.01
A dark, brooding wine, the 2012 Giusto di Notri presents a compelling array of dark stone fruits, grilled herbs,...
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Tua Rita Toscana Giusto Di Notri 2014
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$73.95
Love tasting this with a real sexy character plus currants, hints of spice and cinnamon. Full to medium body. Ripe...
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Tua Rita Toscana Giusto Di Notri 2016
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$66.95
This has a wonderful texture of beautiful, ultra-fine tannins, complex character of dark fruit, currants, hazelnuts...
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Tua Rita Toscana Giusto Di Notri 2017
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$145.95
$155.28
A bright and fruity red with a level of tightness and precision that suggests greatness. Medium to full body. Intense...
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Tua Rita Toscana Giusto Di Notri 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$73.93
A rich, layered red with berries, chocolate and blueberries. Lightly smoky. It’s full-bodied and layered with ripe...
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Tua Rita Toscana Giusto Di Notri 2019
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$76.28
Sweet berries and spice with dried-chili and walnut undertones. Currants, too. Full-bodied with chewy tannins that...
Brandy Italian Red Blends Mencia Savatiano
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?