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This is showing aromas of salted almonds, white flowers, honey and golden apples. It’s medium- to full-bodied with...
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Red ruby in color. On the palate it is soft and enveloping. Medium to full-bodied and lightly candied, with dark...
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Lightly chewy and fresh, this balanced, medium-bodied red has a subtle, pleasing toasty edge to the flavors of...
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The grape variety that expresses the character of Sicily’s oenological tradition better than all the others. This...
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So and expressive, revealing a deep strong character. Well-tempered silky tannins with flawless fruit reminiscent of...
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Creamy oak gives this a rather hedonistic feel to the blackberries with walnuts and some new leather. A hint of figs....
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Deep and impenetrable ruby red with a purple edge. Delightful nose with ripe scents of cherries, plums and...
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Opens with a wallop of rose petals, giving way to sun-ripened peaches and apricots. Round and semi-sweet in the mouth...
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Color: Straw color with sparkles Aroma: Fresh bouquet of white fruit Tasting Notes: Sweet (due to residual sugar)...
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Wildly aromatic with an abundance of white peach, Asian pear, citrus blossom and a honeysuckle floral kick! The...
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Pale yellow straw color. Explosive nose of peach and apricot fruit and floral jasmine, light and delicate frizzante...
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A soft, fruity nose of orange blossom and lemon zest belies an indulgent, sunny palate that hugs the mouth. A...
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A soft, fruity nose of orange blossom and lemon zest belies an indulgent, sunny palate that hugs the mouth. A...
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"Moscato is part of the culinary tradition of Piedmont. We seek for purity in our work, preserving its natural energy...
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"Moscato is part of the culinary tradition of Piedmont. We seek for purity in our work, preserving its natural energy...
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Gaia Estate is one of the pioneers of the modern Greek wine revolution, founded on the Aegean island of Santorini in...
Assyrtiko Muscat Nero D'avola Verduzzo
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
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One of the most widely grown and easily recognized wine grape varietals in the world is the Muscat, an ancient grape with an exceptional amount of versatility. For centuries, Muscat varietal grapes have been used all over Europe for the production of wonderfully fruity wines of many different shades and colors, which, with their strong 'grapey' flavor have come to be known as a quintessential fine wine grape. Their relatively high acidity also means they are ideal for the production of sparkling wines, and the fizzy Muscat wines of Italy are widely agreed to be amongst the best in the world. In more recent years, New World countries have shown a huge amount of flair when it comes to the Muscat grape, and have had plenty of success in allowing its natural and vibrant character to come through in the bottle.
Italy’s largest island, Sicily, has a wine producing history that can put most other European regions to shame. It was producing quality wines before the days of the Roman empire, and even the Ancient Greeks were not the first to cultivate vines on the island. For as long as anyone knows, the key grape varietal of Sicily has been Nero d’Avola, the beautiful, deep blue skinned grape which produces the region’s characterful, powerful red wines. While in the past, Nero d’Avola was mainly used as a blending grape, due to its deep color and intensely full body, it is today being increasingly celebrated as a single varietal wine grape, and is perfect for those who like their wines boisterous, loud and strong.
Nero d’Avola is grown pretty much everywhere on Sicily, as demand for wines made from this grape have never been higher. Despite its power and body, it is quite a versatile grape - it can be aged in oak barrels, which produces a dense and dark wine which puts its intense characteristics to good use, but it is also often drunk quite young, which allows its jammy, plummy character to come forward. It is also used to make rose wines in some appellations of Sicily, demonstrating a softer side to this otherwise heavy, deeply flavorful grape.