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Bibi Graetz Toscana Colore Rosso 2008
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$252.95
This is a phenomenal, tiny-production red made mostly from colorino and canaiolo grapes. It has an amazing density...
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Castello Dei Rampolla Toscana Sammarco IGT 2008
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$124.95
Dense ruby-purple color. Intense, intriguing nose of high class cigar tobacco intermixed with smoke, minerals, black...
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Castello Di Bossi Toscana Corbaia 2008
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$82.95
The 2008 Corbaia is striking in this vintage. A delicate, graceful bouquet gives the impression of femininity, until...
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Fattoria Galardi Terra Di Lavoro 2008
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$82.95
Formerly labeled Roccamonfina IGP.
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$154.95
The pureness of fruit is so intense here. It's also so clean and beautiful. The wine shows fabulous aromas of...
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Grattamacco Bolgheri Superiore 2008
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$144.95
Here's another special peek back in time. The 2008 Bolgheri Superiore Grattamacco is drinking beautifully right now...
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Ornellaia Bolgheri 2008
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$274.95
The 2008 Ornellaia continues to blossom in the bottle. Dark cherries, chocolate, espresso, blackberries and mocha are...
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Sassicaia (Tenuta San Guido) Bolgheri 2008
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$373.46
The 2008 Sassicaia is a rich, deep wine imbued with notable class in its black cherries, plums, grilled herbs,...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$139.95
The 2008 Guado al Tasso is once again fabulous. In fact, it may be Tuscany’s most improved wine over the last few...
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Tenuta Sette Ponti Oreno 2008
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$82.45
Structured and racy, showing blueberry and chocolate aromas and flavors, with loads of currant. Full and tannic, yet...
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Tignanello Toscana 2008
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$195.95
The 2008 Tignanello is unquestionably one of the wines of the vintage. The 2008 isn't a huge or obvious Tignanello,...
Aligote Assyrtiko Italian Red Blends 2008
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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