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Intense and typical nose of rich yellow apples, lemon peel and mineral undertones. Very fresh on the palate, pithy...
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This has aromas of lemons, lime zest, green apples and white peaches. Medium body with crisp acidity and a fresh,...
750ml - Case of 12
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Youthful citrus and flowery notes, balanced by lively Mediterranean hints of peach, papaya and chamomile. Balanced...
750ml - Case of 12
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Youthful citrus and flowery notes, balanced by lively Mediterranean hints of peach, papaya and chamomile. Balanced...
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The 2021 Frascati Superiore Poggio Verde is understated, with crushed yellow apples, stone dust and dried flowers. It...
750ml - Case of 12
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An inviting young chardonnay with freshly sliced and lightly spiced apple on the nose and palate. Some lavender-like...
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A fresh young chardonnay with apple and fresh-herb character. Feels a bit dull at first on the medium-bodied plate,...
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$11.40
This wine is sweet yet refreshing with a lingering finish.
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Straw yellow color. The nose is intense and delicate with notes of orange blossom, apricot, and peach. On the palate,...
750ml - Case of 6
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A sleek, fresh white, with fragrant overtones of wild sage and orange zest, plus flavors of crunchy white peach and...
750ml - Case of 6
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A salty white that's a bit closed at first but opens to show flavors of Asian pear, peach skin, star fruit and fresh...
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Sliced lemons, stone fruit, summer flowers and melon aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, polished and sleek with a...
Italian White Blends Mencia Robola Xinomavro
In the mountains of Cephalonia, the mineral rich soils assist in the growing of one of the finest of Greece's white grape varietals – the Robola grape. These noble yellowish grapes are notable for the wines they produce, which generally contain summer fruits, peach and citrus aromas, coupled with flavors which extend beyond the usual range of white wines, revealing smoky and mineral notes, and a lengthy, lemony after-taste. These fine characteristics helped the regions it is grown in gain AOC status, and wine-makers in this area have many generations of practice in bringing out the elegant and subtle characteristics of this grape.
Robola, and the other wines of Cephalonia have a long and illustrious history, being mentioned even in ancient epic poems such as Homer's Iliad. However, it was the Venetians who first recognized the great potential of Robola grapes, which quickly became the focus for the areas wine-makers and tradesmen. Nowadays, Robola wines act as an excellent example of a refined Greek dry white wine, which can be either drank as a light and refreshing summer aperitif, or alongside grilled white meats, salads, or white fish. Robola wines, as a rule, do not age particularly well, and it is highly recommended that bottles are drunk young, within two years of bottling. By doing so, you can enjoy the unique characteristics of this remarkable wine, complete with the balanced combination of chalky, smoky citrus flavors and delicate peach aromas which typify the finest examples of Robola varietal wines.
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?
Xinomavro is the predominant grape varietal of Macedonia, although it is also grown in many parts of Greece where the climatic conditions are suitable for this particular fruit. The names translates as 'acid black', which gives some clue as to the nature of this varietal. The grapes are renowned for their high tannin content, which is a result of the thick and blue-black skins found on the fruit. This particular characteristic results in a superb aging potential in wines made from the Xinomavro varietal, as time spent in barrels softens these strong, astringent tannins and allows the full range of their flavors to come through in the wine. Most commonly, Xinomavro grapes are associated with aromas of red gooseberry, spices, olives and dried fruit, such as dried tomato.