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Bursting with black cherry and blackberry fruit, this red is succulent and all about the luscious fruit. Ends with...
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Our Petite Sirah hails from Stone Tree Vineyard in the heart of the Wahluke Slope AVA and exemplifies the luscious...
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Fleur de California's Petite Sirah displays intense aromas of blueberries, peppercorn and nutmeg. Dark in color, once...
750ml - Case of 12
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On the nose, an intense and persistent fruit aroma. This wine is dry, with a well-balanced, and velvety texture....
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The Boschis family has been specialized in producing it since the 1960s and are true experts, bringing us a unique...
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• The cru of San Martino enjoys southeast facing exposure and runs from 450 to 580 meters above sea level.
• The...
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Notes of crushed wild berries and sweet plums with blue flowers and dried blood orange. Medium-bodied, juicy and...
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Very pale, green-tinged color. Fruity, vibrant aromas of lime, fennel and minerals, with a hint of white pepper; this...
720ml
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Very pale, green-tinged color. Fruity, vibrant aromas of lime, fennel and minerals, with a hint of white pepper; this...
750ml
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$15.90
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We love Dolcetto. In the local tradition, this grape was cultivated on the best exposures, just above Nebbiolo...
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Brilliant, pale straw hue. High toned sweet rice and bread dough aromas come with a measure of alcoholic warmth. A...
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Crystal clear in the glass, this aromatic sake gives off subtle aromas of lilies, river stones, and tapioca. Crisp...
Dolcetto Niagara Petite Sirah Sake
In Italian, Dolcetto means 'little sweet one' – a slightly misleading name, as the black grapes of this varietal have relatively little natural sugar and almost almost produce dry wines. However, the Dolcetto grapes are remarkably popular with those looking for a full, rounded and highly flavorful wine, and are grown extensively in their native Italy, and in many other countries around the world. Dolcetto varietal grapes tend to have quite a high level of tannin, due to their thick, black skins, and low acidity, resulting in interesting wines with a large feel in the mouth, despite being relatively light in body. They are most commonly associated with big, complex flavors such as liquorice and prunes, and are regularly described as having a finish similar to the flavor of bitter almonds.
Petite Sirah was first brought from France to America in the 1880s. It later went on to become one of the only grapes to make it through the devastating Phylloxera virus in the 1890s, both World Wars, and the Great Depression. During Prohibition, it was a main ingredient used to make sacramental wines. In fact, through the 1960s it was a major blending grape in a number of the finest wines produced in California.
By itself, a bottle of Petite Sirah usually has no problem making a quick impression on consumers. With a large amount of natural color and tannins, wines made with the grape commonly feature intensive sweet fruit characteristics like fresh raspberry or blackberry jam, black pepper spice, and plenty of backbone or structure.
There are a number of different styles available. Some concentrate on highlighting fresh, fruity flavors; others are bigger, more voluptuous; and it keeps going up the ladder until you reach the powerful, more machismo-style category.