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A vibrant white, exhibiting passion fruit, orange peel and elderflower flavors. Tails off on the mouthwatering...
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$18.00
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Crisp and fruity, this wine begs to be poured next to the seafood hauled from the sea just a stone’s throw from its...
750ml
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Intensely floral on the nose, with daffodils, lilacs, orange blossom and tulips, with the slightly plasticky element...
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The Perlato del Bosco Vermentino has plenty of character and a strong personality. The nose reflects tropical fruits...
750ml
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$21.40
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$15.85
Sliced pears, lemon grass, chopped apples and lemons on the nose. Medium-bodied, fresh and fruity with a crisp,...
750ml - Case of 12
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$23.72
A refreshing summer wine! This Vermentino is fragrant with Mediterranean fruit and has a certain minerally, lightly...
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750ml
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Dry and minerally, with a streak of salinity driving subtle notes of crunchy white peach, lemon thyme and slivered...
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Straw yellow color with greenish reflections. Intense bouquet of white flowers, elegant with pleasant notes of peach...
750ml - Case of 6
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$109.95
750ml - Case of 6
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750ml - Case of 6
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750ml - Case of 6
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750ml - Case of 6
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Grattamacco Bolgheri Vermentino 2018
750ml - Case of 6
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$68.95
Leads with aromas of pine and petrol, with flavors of peach and almond biscotti. Plump yet with ample acidity and a...
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Grattamacco Bolgheri Vermentino 2021
750ml - Case of 6
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$41.94
The organic Grattamacco 2021 Bolgheri Vermentino shows the results of an extra year in bottle with steely mineral...
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Tenuta Guado Al Tasso (Antinori) Vermentino 2021
750ml - Case of 6
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$47.14
This sleek, racy white is marked by pungent aromas of earth, sage and thyme. Reveals apple and lemon flavors as this...
Assyrtiko Fruit Wines Mencia Vermentino
Cultivated since at least the middle of the Byzantine era, the Assyrtiko grape is generally considered to be one the finest of the Greek grape varietals, as a result of its multi-purpose properties and ability to flourish on a wide range of terrains. The ancient Byzantines used it in conjunction with Aidani and Athiri grapes for the production of their unusual and naturally sweet Vinsanto wines, which are still produced today in Santorini, and continue to be popular. However, the Assyrtiko grapes are used for many different AOC wines across Greece, and are favored by wine makers who want to maintain a dryness and acidic punch to their produce.
The Assyrtiko grapes are renowned for their ability to maintain their acidity as they ripen beneath the blazing Mediterranean sun, resulting in wines which have a distinctive dryness and a range of citrus fruit aromas, as well as great structure and high tannins. Often, Assyrtiko grapes will produce wines which leave an unusual after-taste reminiscent of the mineral rich, volcanic soils they are grown in on the slopes of Santorini, making them a favorite for wine drinkers looking for something full of character and interesting attributes. The past twenty five years have seen Assyrtiko vines planted all over the Greek mainland, and even in Attica and Macedonia, where the softer terrain often produces more fruit forward wines with a milder, less astringent character. However, wherever this fine grape varietal is grown, it is rare the results will be anything less than excellent.
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?
The Vermintino grape varietal has been grown in northern Italy for centuries, but is perhaps most closely associated with the island of Corsica, where it is the most widely planted grape varietal and is one of the key flagship grapes on the island. Thought to have originated in Spain, the Vermentino grape quickly spread to other countries, and is now found in many parts of Mediterranean Europe and the New World. The grape itself is prized by wineries due to the crispness of its acids, and the wide bouquet of refreshing flavors it carries. Most commonly, Vermentino is known for holding flavors of green apple and lime, and for having a relatively light body with a low alcohol content. As such, it makes a perfect match for a wide range of foods, and is particularly popular when paired with shellfish.