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The Mediterranean scent of orange peel characterises this traditional Amaro, much loved by followers and featuring a...
375ml
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$10.68
$11.24
Deep mahogany hue. Generous caramel and almond aromas. A viscous attack leads to a full-bodied, sweet palate. Thick...
750ml
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Deep mahogany hue. Generous caramel and almond aromas. A viscous attack leads to a full-bodied, sweet palate. Thick...
375ml
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$11.74
$12.36
24 bottles:
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Anise flavor made with the white petals of the elderberry flower. Smooth. Distinctive. The unique essence of anise...
750ml
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Anise flavor made with the white petals of the elderberry flower. Smooth. Distinctive. The unique essence of anise...
375ml
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$17.28
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An incredibly pleasing almond, maraschino cherry, and cherry blossom nose that carries over to the palate. Flavors of...
750ml
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$33.58
$35.35
An incredibly pleasing almond, maraschino cherry, and cherry blossom nose that carries over to the palate. Flavors of...
750ml
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$38.98
$41.03
12 bottles:
$27.35
The bold almond extract note on nose and palate will be familiar to fans of DiSaronno's standard liqueur. This is a...
700ml
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$37.20
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$34.80
Marzola is a late Mandarin that matures in March. In the Blanco district, temperature excursions favor the intense...
700ml
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$37.20
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Contrada Melia at 1000 meters above sea level is one of the last outposts where in March the Mela Delizia dell’Etna...
700ml
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$35.34
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The Pera Coscia dell’Etna collected in the Melia district in September, slightly late compared to its maturation,...
750ml - Case of 6
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Marjoram is an aromatic plant that symbolizes happiness, serenity, and luck. Its round, delicate, and captivating...
750ml - Case of 6
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The dominant aromatics are supplied by Nepèta’s namesake ingredient. The flavor profile is rounded out by balsamic...
750ml - Case of 6
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Timous is a ‘traditional amaro’ made with infusion of wild thyme, bergamot, and helichrysum. Sweetened only with...
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Pellegrino Amaro is amber in color, with a complex spiciness and hints of dried fruit flowers, tobacco, coffee,...
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$28.40
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Made with Sicilian lemons and colored with saffron, this transparent yellow, bright limoncello is on the sweeter...
Lambrusco Liqueur Mondeuse Roditis Italy Sicily
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.
This vividly rosé colored grape varietal has been grown in and around the Attica region for centuries, and due to its elegant characteristics and fantastic flavors, it has gained popularity all over Greece over the past twenty-five years. Nowadays, you'd be just as likely to find vineyards growing Roditis grape varietals in the Peloponnese mountains, in Thessaly, Macedonia and many other parts of the country. Indeed, on the slopes of the Peloponnese, Roditis grapes are exclusively grown for the production of the wines of AOC Patra, where the award winning dry white wines of the region are made from 100% Roditis grapes, and are prized by wine collectors and Greek wine fans alike.
Roditis grapes produce the best results when they are cultivated to relatively very low yields, with the mountainous slopes giving them both the perfect amount of sunshine and the unique range of minerals in order to ripen and maintain their delightful flavor. Wines made from Roditis grapes tend to hold quite strong citrus flavors, making them an ideal drink for refreshment on a hot day. Their long, complex after-tastes are what they are most revered for, making them a great accompaniment for the local seafood cuisine of the region they are grown in.
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?
There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.
The beautiful island of Sicily has been growing grapevines and producing wines for thousands of years, ever since the ancient Greeks first landed on its golden shores and noticed the island's true potential as a haven for quality grapes. Today, the island is one of Italy's primary wine regions, and even though over eighty percent of Sicily's grapevines are used for the production of sweet fortified wines, the remaining wineries making other wine styles are renowned around the world for their quality and character. Indeed, Sicilian wineries are famed for their ability to capture something of the sun-drenched region in their wines, and the vines they cultivate benefit enormously from the almost constant sunshine and the incredibly fertile volcanic soils which typify the island.