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1958 is the year the small plot of Los Hoyales was planted, 1.8 hectares of old Tempranillo vines oriented from east...
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Color: Intense garnet color, cherry.
Nose: Intense ripe fruit like cherry, plum, black fruit.
Palate: Fruity, fresh,...
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Color: Intense garnet color, cherry.
Nose: Intense ripe fruit like cherry, plum, black fruit.
Palate: Fruity, fresh,...
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Colour: A cherry emulsion with a garnet robe.
Nose: Sublimely intense aromar of red fruit with subtle hints of toast,...
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Bright ruby red. Clean and complex on the nose, Harmony of fruit with notable hints of fine oak. Well structured on...
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Brick red colour with a good coating. Clean on the nose with spicy, toasted and dried fruit aromas. Good structure,...
750ml - Case of 12
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Bigarreau cherry red colour with purple trimming that highlights its youth. Clean nose with aromas of small wild...
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$18.65
Brick red colour with a good coating. Clean, complex and with good intensity on the nose, aromas of red fruits well...
750ml
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Red wine of intense ruby red color with purple highlights. On the nose we find a lot of red fruit (raspberry,...
750ml - Case of 6
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COLOR: Live cherry red of medium high and intense layer. On the edge you can see his youth.
NOSE: Without moving the...
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The 2020 Crianza is 94% Tempranillo and 6% Garnacha sourced from Rioja Alta and Alavesa. Aged for 13 months in French...
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A bright, expressive red, with spice box, red licorice, mountain herb and violet accents to the flavors of ripe...
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$19.94
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The 2020 D-12 is a parcel wine made exclusively from Tempranillo sourced from old vines in Viñaspre (Rioja Alavesa),...
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$46.00
Fresh and focused, this rich, stylish red is marked by a pure beam of ripe cassis and black cherry fruit. Medium- to...
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The enticing, complex and focused nose displays scents of ripe plum, cherry, clove, rose, rosemary and thyme. The...
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This medium-bodied red features a creamy, well-meshed flavor range of baked cherry, mocha, dried thyme and black...
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#90 Spanish Wine Of 2022. A deep and ambitiously structured Rioja with an array of fresh blue and black fruit, as...
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A polished red, with kirsch and red licorice flavors accented by ground clove and pepper, dark chocolate and...
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Red ruby in the glass with scents of plum, blackberry, cherry and touch of vanilla. Silky tannins on the palate...
Assyrtiko Carricante Port Blend Tempranillo 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?
Port wine is Portugal’s great gift to the world. Coming from the ancient harbour capital city of Porto and the surrounding Douro Valley region, Port wine has been made by Portuguese vintners for at least four hundred years, although viticulture has been continually happening in the area for well over two thousand years. Port is a fortified wine, meaning it is a wine which has been bolstered by the addition of grape brandy. Originally, this was used as a method of preservation, allowing the delicate Portuguese wines to survive the journey by sea to trading partners in the UK and France. However, the wonderful taste and unique character the fortification process lends to the wine soon became massively popular, and before long, this new wine style was a hit all across Europe.
Unlike some other fortified wines, Port is made by adding brandy before the wine itself has completed its fermentation. The result of this is that plenty of the grapes’ natural sweetness is maintained in the barrel, meaning it is exceptionally smooth and rounded on the palate. Port comes in many different styles - Tawny Port wines are prized for their richness and mellow character, Reserve and Late Bottled Ports are full of fruit flavor. Vintage Port is a complex, wonderful thing - capable of standing up to some of the finest wines in the world when it comes to depth of flavor and fascinating features.
There are plenty of notable native Spanish grapes which have made a big impression on the wine world at large, but none are as renowned or as widely loved as the Tempranillo varietal. This black skinned grape has been used for wine making for centuries, with several ancient civilizations noticing the fact that it is highly versatile and holds some delicious flavors and aromas, perfect for those looking for a powerful yet elegant grape for their wines. Tempranillo often causes winemakers some trouble, however, as it is highly susceptible to many diseases. Despite this, plenty continue to persevere with this varietal, as it is perfect for producing delicious and complex single variety and blended wines, packed full of classic Spanish flavors and plenty of aromatic and intense surprises.