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The intriguing bouquet offers aromas that include leather, candle wax, flax and earthy scents of moss, grass, stone...
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Made from a Moscato base, the nose mixes a distinctly fruity aroma that suggests fresh strawberries with a grassy...
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Graceful and light as “The Three Graces” sculpted by Antonio Canova. Young Grappa, flowing-steam distilled. Its...
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Smells of ripe grapes, grape must and lead pencil in the initial whiffs; air contact stimulates baking spices, black...
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Grappa patiently stored in the underground cellars of the Poli Distillery, flowing-steam distilled. Its aroma recalls...
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Powerful and proud like a lion. Grappa Riserva, aged through Solera method, flowing-steam distilled. Its aroma...
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Kruna is a colorless, hard alcoholic drink with 50% alcohol, very potable, harmonious, full, and warm mouthfeel. Wine...
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Vivid ruby red color verging on violet. Sparkling fine bubbles forming a lively and evanescent foam that lines the...
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Vivid ruby red color verging on violet. Sparkling fine bubbles forming a lively and evanescent foam that lines the...
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Enticing aromas of Bosc pear, chamomile, singed orange rind and lemon oil waft from the glass. It's vibrant and crisp...
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Pale garnet in hue, with a dry, mouthwatering frame for the violet and spice accents, and flavors of macerated...
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The NV Rosso Labrusca lifts up with a decadent blend of ripe cherries, blueberries, sweet herbs and spice. This takes...
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Extremely fresh on the nose, with notes of wild berries and red fruits. On the palate, this full-bodied Lambrusco...
375ml - Case of 12
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Delightful and floral on the nose, evoking aromas of Chamomile tea and honey. Light, smooth and delicate on the...
750ml - Case of 6
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Delightful and floral on the nose, evoking aromas of Chamomile tea and honey. Light, smooth and delicate on the...
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Delightful and floral on the nose, evoking aromas of Chamomile tea and honey. Light, smooth and delicate on the...
375ml - Case of 12
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This Amarone grappa features all the excellent characteristics of the varieties and the aging in barriques gives it a...
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This Amarone grappa features all the excellent characteristics of the varieties and the aging in barriques gives it a...
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The Grappa di Barbaresco Rabajà’s uniqueness is rooted in the vineyards from which it is made. Rabajà is regarded...
Grappa Lambrusco Malagousia Mencia
Like so many of the great spirits of Europe, Grappa was born from a need to make resources go that little bit further, to eke out the last drop of flavor and potential from the crops of winemakers. Indeed, Italian vintners invented Grappa as a way to make use of the pomace - leftover grape skins, stems, pulp and seeds - which remained after the juice was extracted from the fruit needed to make wine. Over the centuries, the process was refined, and the distillation of Grappa became an art in itself. Today, top Grappa producers use a range of state of the art equipment, from continuous stills to pot stills, to manufacture a wide variety of Grappas, each with their own distinct characteristics.
Most of us know Grappa from our local Italian restaurants, where it is commonly served as a digestif. However, in the twenty first century, there is a high interest in unique, boutique Grappas, which showcase the talent of the distillers through a range of interesting qualities. Grappa can be aged in oak, in which case it takes on a beautiful golden color, quite different from the clear Grappas we are most familiar with. The high end Grappas are a world away from the harsh spirit many of us have encountered, and have a smooth, gentle quality which can be nothing short of a revelation.
Some grape species are distinct and unique varietals, clearly separate from each of their cousins. Others, like Lambrusco and Muscat, are more like umbrella terms, featuring several subspecies which show slight differences from each other from region to region. Indeed, there are astonishingly more than 60 identified varieties of Lambrusco vines, and they are almost all used in the production of characterful Italian sparkling wines. They are distinguishable by their deep ruby blush, caused by strong pigments present in their skins, and their intensely perfumed character.
Lambrusco vines are grown in several Italian regions, although we most closely associate this varietal with Piedmont and Basilicata. It has also been grown successfully in Argentina and Australia. The varietal suffered from a fairly lowly reputation in the late 20th century, due to bulk, low cost production of Lambrusco sparkling wines, aimed at markets across northern Europe and America. However, things are rapidly changing, and the older, more traditional methods of bottle fermentation are returning, along with a higher level of quality and expression, as consumers become more discerning and demanding. Many of the Lambrusco sub-varieties have their own established DOC, such as Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce, Lambrusco di Sorbara and Modena, where new regulations are keeping standards high and methods traditional.
If you're looking for a Greek white wine packed full of interesting character and a wide range of unique and surprising aromas, then the wines made from the Malagousia grape varietal are unlikely to disappoint. Although this grape is said to have originated in and around Nafpaktos, in Western Greece, it is now most commonly grown, cultivated and processed in Greek Macedonia, where it is used to make high quality white wines of a highly aromatic nature. Indeed, Malagousia is renowned for producing wines which are full of unusual aromas, with many wines holding traces of jasmine, mint, citrus and exotic fruits, and occasionally a whole lot more.
It was the famous Greek wine maker Gerovassiliou who was said to be the first to experiment with the Malagousia grapes, which were previously used mainly by smallholders and families to produce simple house wines. Gerovassiliou recognized that Malagousia had the potential and the characteristics necessary for producing excellent quality wines, and before long, vineyards were being planted across Macedonia, the Peloponnese and Attica. Today, wines made with the Malagousia grapes tend to be full bodied, with a noticeable tannin content elegantly interplaying with the mellow, medium acidity of the wine. Such roundness allows all of these interesting and exciting flavors and aromas come forth, making for a truly fascinating and unique wine.
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
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