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750ml - Case of 12
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$66.03
A classic Barolo with power and finesse. Black currant bound up in rich tannins with promising leather and tobacco...
750ml
Bottle:
$99.99
6 bottles:
$97.99
Sweet fruit with cherry, toffee, chocolate and walnut character. Asphalt, too. It’s medium-to full-bodied with...
750ml
Bottle:
$75.99
6 bottles:
$74.47
Plenty of dried-orange and berry character with hints of chocolate and coffee. Medium to full body with chewy tannins...
750ml
Bottle:
$75.99
6 bottles:
$74.47
A tight, focused Barolo with gorgeous dried-strawberry and cherry character and hints of vanilla and hazelnuts....
1.5Ltr
Bottle:
$1194.95
$1310.44
Roses and lavender with other flowers. Peaches. Glorious fruit of dark plums and ripe strawberries. This is dense and...
3.0Ltr
Bottle:
$2794.95
Roses and lavender with other flowers. Peaches. Glorious fruit of dark plums and ripe strawberries. This is dense and...
750ml
Bottle:
$598.83
$654.80
Roses and lavender with other flowers. Peaches. Glorious fruit of dark plums and ripe strawberries. This is dense and...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$48.00
The "Terlo Gold Label" Barolo is sourced from the Camerano family's, perfectly exposed, "Terlo" Vineyard, the oldest...
750ml
Bottle:
$54.84
12 bottles:
$53.74
The 2017 Ghemme Collis Breclemae handled the rigors of the year better than some of the other wines in the range. It...
750ml
Bottle:
$97.20
12 bottles:
$95.26
This Riserva blends notes of eucalyptus and berries with spicy hints of liquorice and tobacco. Enveloping the palate...
750ml
Bottle:
$80.80
6 bottles:
$80.00
Iris, violet, leather and ripe dark-skinned fruit aromas come to the forefront alongside a tobacco note. The big,...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$55.86
Perfumed cherry and sour red cherry with truffle and leather. Rich and quite dense, firm tannins give structure and...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$82.52
Intense garnet red. Powerful yet elegant nose with hints of ripe fruits, apricot, and blackberries. Delicate vanilla...
750ml
Bottle:
$77.55
6 bottles:
$76.00
Plum, berry, dried-flower and light rose-stem aromas follow through to a full body with firm, rounded tannins and a...
750ml
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$29.94
$33.10
A juicy red with dried strawberry and orange peel, as well as cedar and spice undertones. It’s medium-to...
750ml
Bottle:
$75.69
6 bottles:
$74.18
Full and intense, with red and black berries on a well-balanced palate with supportive but non-aggressive tannins...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$51.84
The 2017 Barolo is a very pretty, gracious Barolo that will drink well upon release. Aromatic and lifted, but with...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$53.58
The 2017 Barolo del Commune di Monforte d’Alba is a gorgeous, beguiling wine. Readers will find a Barolo that...
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$183.46
Conterno’s 2017 Barolo Ginestra is a wine of gravitas and pure power. All of the muscle of Ginestra comes through...
Albana Assyrtiko Nebbiolo 2017
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?
The Nebbiolo grape varietal is widely understood to be the fruit responsible for Italy's finest aged wines. However, its popularity and reliability as a grape which gives out outstanding flavors and aromas has led it to be planted in many countries around the world, with much success. These purple grapes are distinguishable by the fact that they take on a milky dust as they begin to reach maturity, leading many to claim that this is the reason for their unusual name, which means 'fog' in Italian. Nebbiolo grapes produce wines which have a wide range of beautiful and fascinating flavors, the most common of which are rich, dark and complex, such as violet, truffle, tobacco and prunes. They are generally aged for many years to balance out their characteristics, as their natural tannin levels tend to be very high.