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Masseto Toscana 1996
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$1148.28
Tasted from a double magnum, this 1996 (which was not a particularly good vintage in Bolgheri) shines for its...
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Masseto Toscana 2001
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$1668.10
Wonderful aromas of blackberries, raspberries and fresh tobacco, with a hint of exotic fruit. Full-bodied, with loads...
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Masseto Toscana 2002
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$1152.91
The 2002 Masseto is such a gorgeous wine. Red cherry, sweet red plum, spice and floral overtones all convey...
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Masseto Toscana 2003
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$1140.88
The 2003 Masseto is tremendous tonight. I admit, 2003 is one of my least favorite vintages, and yet the wine is so...
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Masseto Toscana 2004
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$1569.46
The 2004 Masseto, one of my personal favorites, is positively stellar. I have always adored the 2004 for its silky...
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Masseto Toscana 2005
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$2658.95
This is a Masseto that is its own now with balance and harmony. It shows delicate chocolate and berry character with...
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Masseto Toscana 2006
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$1396.95
The wine that most delighted me at this historic tasting of Tuscany's most iconic wines was the 2006 Masseto. This is...
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Masseto Toscana 2008
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$844.95
Opulent and complex, with dark fruits such as plums and blackberries. Milk chocolate. Dried herbs too. Black olives....
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Masseto Toscana 2010
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$930.95
I have always been impressed with the depth and grace to this wine since I tasted it from barrel. It's full-bodied...
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Masseto Toscana 2011
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$747.24
#3 Top 100, 2014. Wow. Fabulous aromas of currants, rosemary, mint and orange peel. Perfect nose. Full body with...
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Masseto Toscana 2012
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$881.57
#11 Top100 Italian wine of 2015. Fantastic aromas of lavender, rosemary, violets and currants. Full body, a wonderful...
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Masseto Toscana 2013
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$867.13
Aromas of blueberries, violets and roses turn to black truffles. Full body, ultra-fine tannins and great length. So...
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Masseto Toscana 2014
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$817.95
Beautiful aromas of violets and blackberry with hints of spice. Some sweet tobacco. Full body, yet refined and...
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Masseto Toscana 2015
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$1068.07
The release of this wine comes at a very happy time for the Masseto brand. The stunning 2015 Masseto is hitting the...
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Masseto Toscana 2016
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$1167.12
Masseto has pulled off back-to-back home runs. This is the first time that an Italian wine has earned 100 points in...
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Masseto Toscana 2017
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$748.23
The clarity of the ripe blackcurrants, black cherries and flowers in the nose is entrancing. Lavender, too. It’s...
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Masseto Toscana 2017
750ml - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$778.95
$821.27
The clarity of the ripe blackcurrants, black cherries and flowers in the nose is entrancing. Lavender, too. It’s...
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Masseto Toscana 2018
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$810.49
This is extremely perfumed with flowers, cherries and blackberries, as well as hints of lavender. It’s full-bodied,...
Aidani Merlot Mencia Sake
One of the most ancient of the Greek grape varietals, Aidani has been cultivated on and around the Cyclades for millennia for its versatility and gently pleasing aromatic qualities. Wines made primarily with Aidani grapes tend to have a milder alcohol content than other classic Greek wines, and relatively low acidity. This makes Aidani wines a perfectly pleasant accompaniment to a wide range of traditional Greek foods, and equally pleasant to drink chilled at any time under the Greek sun. Nowadays, Aidani grapes are mostly likely to used as a blending grape, often being mixed with Assyrtiko grapes to balance out and mellow the acidity and high alcohol content found in them.
As a blending grape, the Aidani offers light, delicate floral tones, often reminiscent of a Muscat. On the island of Naxos, it has been traditionally blended with the Athiri grape to produce the island's signature sweet wine, Apiranthos, where the subtleties of the Aidani grape are really allowed to shine through. However, elsewhere in Greece you are far more likely to find the blend of these two distinctive grapes in dry white wines, where the Aidani is used primarily not for its flavor, but for its aroma and mellowing effect.
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?
With its dark blue colored fruits and high juice content, Merlot varietal grapes have long been a favorite of wine producers around the globe, with it being found in vineyards across Europe, the Americas and elsewhere in the New World. One of the distinguishing features of Merlot grapes is the fact that they have a relatively low tannin content and an exceptionally soft and fleshy character, meaning they are capable of producing incredibly rounded and mellow wines. This mellowness is balanced with plenty of flavor, however, and has made Merlot grapes the varietal of choice for softening other, more astringent and tannin-heavy wines, often resulting in truly exceptional produce. Merlot is regarded as one of the key 'Bordeaux' varietals for precisely this reason; when combined with the drier Cabernet Sauvignon, it is capable of blending beautifully to produce some of the finest wines available in the world.