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Rúgbraud is a traditional, Icelandic dark rye bread. Rather than baking in an oven, this bread is prepared in the...
750ml
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$45.60
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$41.04
This limited-edition “winter aquavit” is finished in former Bourbon and oloroso Sherry casks. The end result is...
750ml
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Black cherry and blackberry fruit aromas lifted by floral and spice notes. Rich, ripe fruit on the palate, with a...
750ml
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Deep purple in color with aromas of plum, blackberry and cherry. The palate is round and warm with a hint of almond...
750ml - Case of 12
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The 2021 Dolcetto d'Alba Trifolè is such a gorgeous wine. Inky, deep and super-expressive, the 2021 is wonderfully...
750ml - Case of 12
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The 2022 Dolcetto d'Alba Trifolè is a very pleasant, easygoing wine to drink now and over the next few years. Floral...
700ml
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$47.09
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The 55% abv blue label is one of the strongest and most expensive gins on the market. Look for the trademark faint...
700ml
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At 46% alcohol by volume, the saffron-spiked red label version is strong (but not as strong as the overproof blue...
750ml - Case of 12
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90% of the Camerano, Dolcetto d'Alba is planted in the middle of their estate grown, cru Terlo vineyard. The result...
750ml
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$20.08
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$19.68
A dry red wine made with grapes coming from our vineyards in Treiso and Alba. Suggested with all dishes, from Italian...
750ml
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$35.76
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$30.72
Caorunn is more than a gin. It is a perfectly balanced, super-premium small batch Scottish Gin, Infused with...
750ml
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$11.70
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$11.47
Deep red colour. A particularly vinous bouquet. A delicate, dry taste.
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$36.00
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$30.78
This seasonal gin affords us the time to reflect on our history while celebrating the seeds we’ve planted and...
750ml
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$27.36
$28.80
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$25.08
A compelling gin with a distinct nose featuring juniper, cardamom, chamomile, tarragon, dried dill and sandalwood. On...
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$36.00
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Aroma Soft pine, bay leaf, and fresh cracked pepper up front, highlighted with a light array of berry compote, sweet...
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$21.10
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This elegant Dolcetto is ruby red in color with a garnet rim. Aromas of red cherries mingle with notes of lavender,...
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Green melon, lemon peel, and wild herbs are elegantly displayed in this smooth gin. The palate is refreshing and...
Dolcetto Garganega Gin Mencia
In Italian, Dolcetto means 'little sweet one' – a slightly misleading name, as the black grapes of this varietal have relatively little natural sugar and almost almost produce dry wines. However, the Dolcetto grapes are remarkably popular with those looking for a full, rounded and highly flavorful wine, and are grown extensively in their native Italy, and in many other countries around the world. Dolcetto varietal grapes tend to have quite a high level of tannin, due to their thick, black skins, and low acidity, resulting in interesting wines with a large feel in the mouth, despite being relatively light in body. They are most commonly associated with big, complex flavors such as liquorice and prunes, and are regularly described as having a finish similar to the flavor of bitter almonds.
Italy is a fine country for white grape varietals, and white wines have been produced in this ancient country for thousands of years. One of the more popular varietals in the modern age is Garganega, which is currently the 5th most planted white grape across Italy. This grape is most closely associated with the Veneto region of Italy, although it is also grown in Sicily, where it is known as Grecanico Dorato. Garganega is a rigorous, hardy grape, which can grow in huge yields - explaining its popularity in the past. Today, winemakers must be careful to keep yields as low as possible, as this a varietal which can easily lose its distinctive characteristics and fine qualities when grown in bulk.
We know Garganega most commonly from the Soave wines which have been consistently popular over the past few decades. Indeed, the Soave Classico wines which still sell in large quantities across the globe are made from 70%-100% Garganega varietal grapes, and these wines showcase the varietal’s fresh and delicate qualities. The most common flavors present in Garganega wines are delicate, citrus notes, balanced by a hint of almond, and the best examples have remarkable balance and length, with wonderful aromatic notes.