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750ml - Case of 6
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$25.60
Deep cherry color with purple trimmings. On the nose, notes of wild berries and funds of roasted oak. We also...
750ml - Case of 12
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$16.20
Cherry colour with dark garnet tones. On the nose, aromas of the maceration and Garnacha fruit that are enhanced by...
750ml - Case of 6
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$44.08
Cherry red colour covered. Fine and elegant on the nose, with balanced aromas of creamy, toasts and ripe fruit. An...
750ml
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$11.99
12 bottles:
$11.75
Earthy aromas of black cherry and cranberry with subtle smoky overtones. The palate shows flavors of juicy black...
750ml
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$35.52
6 bottles:
$34.80
With an equal presence of Tempranillo and Garnacha grapes, our Campeador Reserva highlights the very best of both,...
750ml
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$11.51
12 bottles:
$11.28
Young and fresh red wine, red cherry colour. Bold and fruity aroma with soft hints of fruit jam. Very pleasant attack...
750ml
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$19.94
We haven't welcomed Toro to our Best In Show selection in the past, but the sheer power and exuberance of its...
750ml
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$43.20
12 bottles:
$39.90
Intense dark-cherry red in colour with a garnet rim. Complex on the nose with aromatic notes of red fruit, especially...
750ml
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$119.94
6 bottles:
$117.54
An elegant red that gracefully walks a fine line between rich expression and restraint. Fresh, with a frame of...
750ml
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$109.20
6 bottles:
$108.00
El Cel has an opaque cherry-red hue with a purple rim. The nose has notes of dark fruit such as ripe blueberries,...
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$25.94
$27.60
12 bottles:
$25.42
This deep-garnet-colored wine has a bouquet of black cherry, vanilla and mocha. Dark-berry flavors and notes of sage...
750ml
Bottle:
$30.00
12 bottles:
$29.40
Reveals a rich core of crushed blackberry and black currant fruit flavors laced with wild sage, graphite and woodsy...
750ml - Case of 12
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$47.92
Intense aromas of plum, baking spice, leather and tobacco on the nose. Savory and warm on the palate with a long,...
750ml - Case of 12
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$42.14
Garnet in color with intense savory aromas on the nose and an edge of dark fruit. Rich and full on the palate with...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$42.14
Garnet in color with intense savory aromas on the nose and an edge of dark fruit. Rich and full on the palate with...
750ml - Case of 12
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$44.69
Garnet in color with intense savory aromas on the nose and an edge of dark fruit. Rich and full on the palate with...
Assyrtiko Faro Red Blend Spain 750ml
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?
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.