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AN is the iconic flagship wine of Anima Negra. Made primarily from indigenous Callet grapes (95%) with a touch of...
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ÀN/2 is a perfect introduction to the wines of Mallorca. This unique red is made from old vine Callet,...
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A fresh, complex, aerial Marsanne-based white wine. Notes of pear, peach, floral (hawthorn) and anise with a hint of...
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Golden yellow in color with aromas of white pear and apple blossom. Rich and textural on the palate with flavors of...
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The wine shows a ruby red and violet color of medium intensity. The nose is very fresh and fruit-driven with notes of...
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I also tasted the 2022 Anza where he added the grapes of one more plot in Laguardia. The wine has his house style of...
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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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This limited release red wine blends luscious red fruit flavors with notes of caramel and chocolate for a velvety,...
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Dark is a mild descriptor for the color of this wine. The flavors mimic those of well-ripened black berries, infused...
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Aged in charred, white oak whiskey barrels for 60 days, Apothic Inferno blends the red and dark fruit flavors of its...
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Apothic Red was aged on different types of oak to encourage notes of vanilla, mocha and toffee in this unique blend....
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Ripe and dried blueberries, vanilla, sweet tobacco and olives on the nose. Creamy and toasty, with a full body,...
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Grand Vin is a wine of finesse and elegance that maintains fresh red and blue fruit flavors while exalting secondary...
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Chiseled stone, crushed strawberry, dark carnation and pleasantly toasty oak aromas show on the nose of this blend of...
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From an unirrigated vineyard above the fog line on Mount Veeder, the 2019 Mountain Cuvée No. 4 Saffron Vineyard is a...
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Poised and precise ripe black cherry and black currant, with some undertones of leather and cocoa. The wine rests...
Assyrtiko Marsanne Red Blend Sake Xinomavro Wine
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?
Xinomavro is the predominant grape varietal of Macedonia, although it is also grown in many parts of Greece where the climatic conditions are suitable for this particular fruit. The names translates as 'acid black', which gives some clue as to the nature of this varietal. The grapes are renowned for their high tannin content, which is a result of the thick and blue-black skins found on the fruit. This particular characteristic results in a superb aging potential in wines made from the Xinomavro varietal, as time spent in barrels softens these strong, astringent tannins and allows the full range of their flavors to come through in the wine. Most commonly, Xinomavro grapes are associated with aromas of red gooseberry, spices, olives and dried fruit, such as dried tomato.