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Creamy and lush, but not too thick, this liqueur offers bold maple sugar aromatics, but pulls back on the palate....
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According to legend, Kaldi, an Ethiopian goat herder, took the berries of native coffee trees to a monk, who threw...
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Harvested by hand, from Moon Hare Gardens in Greer, SC, Vicario’s estate grown herb Artemisia dracunculus,...
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Vicario Herba Luisa Liqueur is crafted from fresh, estate grown Lemon Verbena (Aloysia triphylla) from Vicario’s...
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Myrtle (Myrtus communis), sacred to the goddesses Aphrodite, was used by the ancient Greeks to encircle the head of...
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Monastery brew houses and elixir distillers from different religious orders have been in existence all over Europe...
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Dark, inky brown, with a savory, herbaceous scent. The flavor surprises with a spicy burst up front, with leads to...
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Olive leaf liqueur has an ancient history—it was given as a tonic to the visitors of a famous Umbrian temple and...
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Historically, quinine extract was made with chinchona bark to ward against malaria and other ailments. Named after...
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Visciole di Cantiano, an antique variety of wild sour cherry, grows wild on Vicario’s family farm property at Villa...
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Elegant and juicy nose of black cherry and raspberry. Good freshness, nice texture and long aftertaste. (Bronze) -...
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Rich and creamy, full of chocolate, vanilla and caramel flavour like a traditional Irish cream liqueur, Wild-Arbor is...
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Fragrant bouquet of therapeutic herbs and spices. The palate has a delightful blend of angelica root, fennel seed,...
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Natural flavor of a Mango is slowly introduced to YaVe Blanco Tequila, bringing an unparalleled ripe mango aroma and...
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Raki is a distinct category with production process specific to itself, in Turkey. Raki is produced with suma...
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The “craft” technique highlights knowledge, mastery, and patience in drink production and Yeni Rak? is proudly...
Lambrusco Liqueur Mencia Savatiano
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.
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?