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$26.40
The 2020 Barbaresco Sandaive is a blend of fruit from Rizzi and Roche Massalupo. Dark and nicely layered, with...
750ml
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$27.52
COLOR: Light red color with garnet reflections.
NOSE: The bouquet on the nose is typical of Barbaresco, with elegant...
750ml
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$96.00
A sleek and fine Barolo with a pretty nose of watermelon, orange slices, cranberries and crushed stones. Medium- to...
750ml
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$120.00
The 2020 harvest for Ceretta was finished quite late on 13 October. Notes of wild strawberry and cinnamon are...
750ml
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$95.94
This is a focused and mineral Barolo that shows sandalwood and nutmeg notes alongside orange rind, wet stones and...
750ml
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$184.94
$192.00
I have not tasted this Riserva since the 2007 vintage, so it's a great delight to sample the Azelia 2013 Barolo...
750ml
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$96.00
This is an open and delicious Barolo that shows nutmeg, dried flower, tar, red plum and cherry fruit aromas....
750ml
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$52.50
$60.00
A more forward style of Brunate with dark berry as well as orange peel and rose petal. Medium body, firm and silky,...
750ml
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$120.79
6 bottles:
$120.00
Aromas of rose petal and grapefruit follow through to a medium body with fine tannins and a fresh and brilliant...
750ml - Case of 12
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$32.93
From the Ferrere vineyard on west-facing slopes, this Barbaresco sings with rich extracted red and black fruit along...
750ml
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$222.80
6 bottles:
$221.60
Red garnet in color. Intense and fine aromas of fresh red fruit. The palate presents good freshness, excellent...
1.5Ltr
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$604.20
3 bottles:
$600.00
Especially impressive for firm but elegant tannins. This Barolo is rich in raspberry, leather and anise aromas. Very...
750ml
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$289.20
6 bottles:
$288.00
Especially impressive for firm but elegant tannins. This Barolo is rich in raspberry, leather and anise aromas. Very...
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
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$120.54
The 2020 Barbaresco is gorgeous. Bright and focused, with terrific depth, the 2020 has a lot to recommend it. Red...
750ml - Case of 12
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$51.89
The 2020 Barbaresco is gorgeous. Bright and focused, with terrific depth, the 2020 has a lot to recommend it. Red...
750ml - Case of 6
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$139.95
The 2020 Barbaresco Currà is redolent of kirsch, chalk, White pepper, dried herbs and mint. Aromatic and yet deep,...
750ml - Case of 6
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$146.74
Opens up to intoxicating floral notes of pot pourri with dried cherry, savoury fruit and the freshness of redcurrant....
750ml
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$38.95
The 2013 Ghemme Anno Primo shows just how well these wines age. At nearly ten years of age it is just starting to...
750ml
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$45.00
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$44.10
Smoky woodland, balsamic and mineral characters dominate the nose which is all on the root aromas. Dried cherry fruit...
750ml
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$48.00
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$45.60
Full of violet, red fruits, cinnamon, a bit of earthy strawberry; a deep elegance. The attack is focused on...
Assyrtiko Nebbiolo 2013 2020
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.