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White
750ml
Bottle: $18.00
12 bottles: $17.10
Visual phase: Straw yellow with greenish, bright and clear tones. Nose: Medium-high, citric notes (grapefruit and...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $14.93 $15.84
Appearance: Deep red-to-purple, with fine perlage. Nose: Intense notes of ripe fruits, cherries and sour cherries....
Red
750ml
Bottle: $15.34
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White
750ml
Bottle: $17.50
12 bottles: $15.44
The wine is fresh and lively, laden with minerals, salinity with hints of citrus and perfumed aromatics. Serea,...
Red
750ml
Bottle: $18.00
12 bottles: $17.64
Lambrusco Marani, Lambrusco Salamino, Lambrusco Oliva, Lambrusco Grasparossa, and Lambrusco Maestri, co-harvested on...
Red
750ml
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Lambrusco Marani (acidity), Lambrusco Salamino (perfume), Lambrusco Oliva (color and sugar), and Lambrusco Maestri...
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White
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $20.40
Citrus colour, aroma revels a elegant profile with more mineral notes, dry and persistent flavour. Soalheiro Granit...
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White
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $26.94
The 2022 Primeiras Vinhas comes from the plot of Alvarinho that gives the name “Soalheiro” to the project, the...
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93
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $14.50 $15.26
Riunite Lambrusco is perfect for every occasion. Enjoyable and straight forward, its easy drinkability make it a...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $19.98 $22.20
6 bottles: $13.00
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Red
3.0Ltr
Bottle: $23.37 $24.60
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $10.53 $11.70
12 bottles: $8.55
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White
750ml
Bottle: $19.90
Tangy and bright with lime citrus and seashells on the nose. Chalky and zesty palate with a medium body and a...
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91
White
750ml
Bottle: $72.94
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Rated 98 - Bright, light yellow colour with intense lemongrass aromas, hints of straw and wax, barely any toast...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $15.94
12 bottles: $15.62
Versatility is the main distinctive range of the Rías Baixas Denomination of Origin Albariño wines. A capacity that...
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White
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $20.40
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $13.90 $15.00
The NV Lambrusco Marchese Manodori Reggiano is darkly floral in the glass, showing crushed violets and lavender that...
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90
White
750ml
Bottle: $16.95
12 bottles: $16.61
This 100% hand harvested Semillon is from a single vineyard in the Tupungato region of the Uco Valley. The lower...
Red
750ml
Bottle: $16.25
12 bottles: $15.93
Elegant and juicy nose of black cherry and raspberry. Good freshness, nice texture and long aftertaste. (Bronze) -...
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88
White
750ml
Bottle: $31.94
12 bottles: $31.30
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Albarino Lambrusco Mencia Semillon

The pale skinned grapes of the Albarino varietal have been grown in and around Spain and Portugal for almost a thousand years, where they are highly enjoyed and prized by the locals for their distinctive aroma, and sharp, tart acidity levels. Over the past century, their influence has spread to the New World, and many vineyards keen to emulate the white wines of Spain have had considerable success with this varietal. The light bodied wines which are produced from the Albarino grapes have wonderfully aromatic properties, and carry ripe flavors of soft summer fruits, apricot and peach, with a mild and pleasantly bitter after taste brought on by their thick skins. Because of their acidic nature, they are a fantastic match for many Spanish foods, and are best served chilled on a hot day.

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.

Semillon was, at one point not so long ago, widely believed to be one of the most grown grape varietals in the world. Whilst today the numbers of Semillon grapes has dropped considerably, it remains a widely planted grape with vineyards all over Europe and the New World dedicated to making the most of this special and flavorful varietal. The grapes are recognizable by their golden color, and the fact that they can take on a pinkish hue in particularly warm climates. The wines the Semillon grape produces are notably varied, and are often very crisp and dry, or sweet and soft, full of a wide range of flavors Commonly, dry Semillon wines are particularly citrus in flavor, with a delicate and summery bouquet. The vine is hardy and vigorous, and notable for being easy to grow and produce high yields from.