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$49.68
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$44.00
Valpolicella is a land devoted to vines since the beginning of time: its name “vallis polis cellae” actually...
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Intense ruby red color. Scents of cherry, black cherry, and white pepper, with mineral notes. Soft, fresh, and...
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Notes of ripe fruit in a dry red wine. Deep ruby red color. Distinct and elegant aroma of ripe red fruit and black...
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Dark ruby red color. Intense and elegant aromas of ripe fruit and spices, with a slight scent of vanilla and tobacco....
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$72.00
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A rich and harmonious red, with a creamy nappe to the texture, which drapes the supple tannins and carries the...
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$119.90
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The 2012 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva TB takes things to a much darker, deeper and more savory place...
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$179.80
The 2011 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Vigneto Alto TB is youthfully inward and coy, with nuances of sweet...
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This has an amarone feel to it, at least on the nose, with spicy dried berries and that signature, heady feel. The...
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$108.29
$113.99
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$95.99
Soft, sweet, and smooth 100% agave tequila, aged for 8 months and packaged in an heirloom quality decanter bottle...
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$37.20
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$30.71
Pink Grapefruit infused silver tequila. A beautiful light pink liquid with sweet and tart citrus flavors layered with...
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$47.72
You can thank former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar for this great example of a classic añejo Tequila: fruity,...
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$33.60
Clear color. Aromas and flavors of roasted green pepper and nuts, spiced figs, green banana, and coconut bread with a...
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Watermelon, lavender, papaya, and dried herbs are all vivid on the nose. Full and round on the palate, the mouth is...
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$71.40
$75.16
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$67.19
Aged in red wine barrels for 18 months, this tawny Tequila mixes vanilla, dried cherry and cinnamon aromas. The...
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$184.08
TASTE: Fresh Pastry, Toasted Almond, Fig, Star Anise. AROMA: Leather Jacket, Nutmeg, Bitter Dark Chocolate. COLOR:...
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$255.08
TASTE: Black Cherry, Toffee, Espresso. AROMA: Molasses, Cacao Nib, Sandalwood. COLOR: Rich Copper Maple. VIBE: In a...
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$63.48
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TASTE: Juicy Nectarine, Coriander, Pineapple. AROMA: Guava, Orange Blossom, Citrus Peel. COLOR: Rose Gold. VIBE: Pour...
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$52.08
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Pale pink coral pink color. Aromas and flavors of berry nonpareils, boysenberry-dragonfruit sorbet, and floral...
Corvina Blend Passerina Mencia Tequila
Corvina grapes are most commonly associated with the Veneto region of Italy, where they have been grown successfully for centuries, and are a vital component of the region's viticultural identity. The Corvina varietal is famed around the world for its inclusion in such fine wines as Amarone and Valpolicella, where it is blended with small quantities of other grape varietals to produce wines of exceptional character and balance. The grapes themselves have a naturally high level of acidity, which often results in an aftertaste of bitter almonds. However, this bitterness is quite a sought for feature of this varietal, as it balances beautifully with the sour cherry notes also associated with the grape. Corvina grapes have a wonderfully potential for aging, and this process mellows the bitterness and acids present in the fruit, resulting in soft, complex and highly admired wines.
Tequila is probably Mexico’s greatest gift to the world of fine spirits, and is also possibly one of the most underestimated and misunderstood drinks in the world. Widely used for shots and slammers, and more often than not associated with parties and hangovers, Tequila is in fact a wonderful drink full of subtleties and expression of terroir, that is highly rewarding for those who look into its finer points.
One of the special things about Tequila is the fact that it is capable of expressing the fine nuances and subtle notes of its raw material, far more so than other, similar spirits. That raw material is, of course, the Blue Agave - not a cactus, as is commonly believed, but rather a succulent quite like a lily, which grows in the deserts of Mexico mainly around the province of Jalisco. The Blue Agave takes a decade to mature, and during those ten years, it takes in many of the features of its surroundings, just like a grapevine would. This is why Tequila varies in flavor and aroma from region to region, from the earthier Tequilas of the lowlands, to the more delicate and floral examples from areas of a higher altitude.
The picking and peeling of the spiky Agave, and the distillation process of Tequila is a complicated one, and one which is carried out with enormous skill by the jimadors and master craftsmen who produce the spirit. Steam cooking of the body of the plant is followed by crushing, then fermentation and distillation completes the process. The end product is categorized according to whether or not it is made with pure (‘puro’) agave, or blended with other sugars, and according to how long the spirit is aged for.