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750ml
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$31.95
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$31.31
Le Russeghine is the first-known single-vineyard Pigato from Liguria, which Riccardo Bruna first produced in 1972....
750ml
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$21.60
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$21.17
“Majè,” in the Ligurian dialect, refers to the stone terraces in the area.
Sourced from young vines (less than...
750ml
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$34.84
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$34.14
The 2021 Langhe Freisa Kye is redolent of black cherry, herbs, licorice and spice. The Vajra children are picking...
750ml
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$43.94
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$43.06
Colour: Deep ruby-red.
Nose: Varietal, spicy.
Taste: Dry, characteristic, good body with a lot of tannins.
750ml
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$24.94
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$24.44
A light-bodied, fruity red, with an earthy aroma giving way to strawberry and rose flavors. Features a lining of firm...
750ml - Case of 12
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$18.23
Intense ruby red colour with garnet reflections in more mature wines. Aromas of rose and geranium. Still wine,...
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$22.69
$24.40
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$22.42
uby-red color, Freisa has a floral and fruity aroma of concentrated berries and tar with hints of blackberry. It is a...
750ml
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$27.75
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$27.20
Brilliant straw colored with emerald reflections. Inviting bouquet filled white peaches and honey, herbal notes such...
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G.D. Vajra Langhe Freisa Kye 2013
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$45.30
The 2013 Langhe Freisa Kyè is remarkably polished and, dare I say, elegant, in this vintage. The bombastic style of...
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Giuseppe Mascarello Langhe Freisa Toetto 2018
750ml - Case of 6
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$62.28
Colour: Deep ruby-red.
Nose: Varietal, spicy.
Taste: Dry, characteristic, good body with a lot of tannins.
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Giuseppe Rinaldi Langhe Freisa 2022
750ml - Case of 12
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$53.12
The 2022 Langhe Freisa is a rich, sturdy wine that deals with the challenges of the year quite well. It marries the...
Diamond Other Italian Reds Pigato Xinomavro Italy Wine
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.
There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.