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Medium-high robe, cherry red with bluish rim. Fruit is the dominating aroma, with notes of blackberries mainly, but...
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The 2021 Anza Especial was produced with the idea to obtain a wine with aging potential while keeping the freshness...
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Color: Handsome chromatic cherry with a bluish robe.
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Clean and bright cherry red. On the nose, intense fruit is palate, full and velvety and well balanced.
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AROMA: On the nose there are wild berry notes– strawberry, raspberry, and blackberry elevated by floral aromas of...
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A lighter, fresher style of Rioja meant for early drinking. Carbonic fermentation in concrete, traditional for the...
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Intense aromas of plum, baking spice, leather and tobacco on the nose. Savory and warm on the palate with a long,...
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Garnet in color with intense savory aromas on the nose and an edge of dark fruit. Rich and full on the palate with...
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Garnet in color with intense savory aromas on the nose and an edge of dark fruit. Rich and full on the palate with...
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Garnet in color with intense savory aromas on the nose and an edge of dark fruit. Rich and full on the palate with...
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Garnet in color with dark fruit and savory aromas on the nose. Rich, full yet fresh on the palate with notes of red...
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Garnet in color with dark fruit and savory aromas on the nose. Rich, full yet fresh on the palate with notes of red...
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Tangy grilled herbs, Mediterranean spices, peppercorns, earth funk and mineral to the naturally rendered blackberries...
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The estate's flagship wine, Propiedad, is made from old-vine Garnacha that grows in five unique high-elevation...
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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
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The purple skinned grapes of the Grenache varietal have quickly become one of the most widely planted red wine grapes in the world, flourishing in several countries which have the correct conditions in which they can grow to ripeness. They thrive anywhere with a dry, hot climate, such as that found in central Spain and other such arid areas, and produce delightfully light bodied wines full of spicy flavors and notes of dark berries. Their robustness and relative vigor has led them being a favorite grape varietal for wineries all over the world, and whilst it isn't uncommon to see bottles made from this varietal alone, they are also regularly used as a blending grape due to their high sugar content and ability to produce wines containing a relatively high level of alcohol.
Ever since the Phoenicians and Romans brought their knowledge of vine cultivation to Spanish soils, the country's culture has grown alongside wine production, with wine being a vital part of Spanish identity and Spanish traditions. Each region of Spain has a wine quite distinct from the others, and it is produced by smallholders and families as much as it is by large companies and established wineries. From the relatively mild and lush regions of La Rioja to the arid plateaus that surround Madrid, grapes are grown in abundance for the now booming Spanish wine industry, and new laws and regulations have recently been put in place to keep the country's standards high. By combining traditional practices with modern technology, Spanish wineries are continuing to produce distinctive wines of great character, flavor and aroma, with the focus shifting in recent decades to quality over quantity.
La Rioja is by far the most famous wine region of Spain, and remains one of the world's great wine producing regions, consistently offering deep, complex red wines of character and distinction, partly due to the fact that La Rioja benefits from excellent soils, rich in minerals and nutrients, and plenty of sunshine. The climatic conditions allow the fine grape varietals to reach full ripeness and express plenty of the best features of their terroir, making La Rioja wines some of the most interesting to have ever come out of Europe. The Cantabrian mountains to the north provide the perfect shelter from the colder, wetter influences of the Atlantic oceans, and in the beloved vineyards of La Rioja, wineries have been cultivating exceedingly flavorful Tempranillo grapes for generations for the inclusion in their fine single variety and blended wines.