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Aromas of tangy, fruit candies, dried strawberry, and fresh orange pulp introduce a spike of approachable gentian...
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Sweet orange zest, wormwood, star anise, and sherry-esque oxidation on the nose precede a vibrant, warming palate...
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Warm bright brownish color, rich and consistent in the glass, spicy with hints of cinnamom, cardamom and chinchona....
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Genepì is the liqueur associated with the Alps. The yellow flowers are picked in the wild and highly elevates...
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Genziana is a family of owering plants that thrives three thousand feet above sea level in the Alps and Apennines of...
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Behind our distillery stands the Besimauda: the ascent of its slopes is a tradition and one of the best times to...
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Vibrant light yellow with golden highlights. An explosion of elderflower with delicious citric notes. Delightfully...
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A luscious italian Liqueur from the best Piemonte Hazelnuts.
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Who doesn’t know Amaretto? Isn’t it one of the aromatic liqueurs tasted at the end of a meal most linked to the...
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A traditionally balanced liqueur with inviting aromatics and flavors of dark honey, burnt sugar, bitter orange rind,...
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In its aroma and taste, the bitter note of gentian stands out, which is well balanced by sweet orange and licorice....
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Ginger aromatics leap out of the glass, and a procession of complexity unfolds. Spiced cinnamon, clove, and dried...
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A PREMIUM BITTER born from our great passion and wisdom in creating handcrafted products of rare quality. Elegant,...
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Bright red in color and fresh on the nose. Citrus forward with aromas of candied orange peel and just a touch of...
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A unique Fernet constantly evolving in the glass. Earth-driven, woodsy aromas dominate, followed by cinnamon, clove,...
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Fine bitter notes. An abundance of gentle, herbal botanicals. Soft gentian nuances laced in artichoke hearts. Overall...
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Ripe berry with creamy notes. Buttery mouthfeel. Pristine, ripe strawberry.
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True to whole lemon. Bitter oils with a touch of bright acidity. Slightly sweet finish rounds out the palate.
Ice Wine Liqueur Mavrodaphne Italy Piedmont
In the Archaea region, high in the Northern Peloponnese mountains, the predominant grape varietal grown is the prized Mavrodaphne. Meaning 'Black Laurel', the Mavrodaphne grapes have extremely dark skins, and ripen slowly under the Greek sunshine, helped by the mineral rich soils the vines thrive in. This grape varietal is mostly used to produce the opaque, inky fortified wine of the same name, which is popular all over Greece and elsewhere in the world. This fortified wine allows the grapes to really show off their complex and fascinating flavors, which range from a rich marzipan to flavors of bitter chocolate, sweet coffee, dried figs and prunes, as well as plenty of jammy fruit notes.
Mavrodaphne is produced in a traditional method which involves leaving the grape juice exposed to the sun in large vats, before having its fermentation halted by the addition of various distillates taken from previous successful vintages. This mixture contains plenty of residual sugar, which gives the end result its characteristic sticky sweetness, and also helps with the next fermentation process, which typically takes place in large underground cellars. The final product is a heady drink, absolutely bursting with unusual, rich and sweet flavors and carried in a dark and slightly viscous Port-like liquid.
Mavrodaphne grapes are also used for the production of still red wines, but are generally blended with varietals such as Agiorgitiko or imported grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon. Mavrodaphne grapes are excellent for mellowing more acidic varieties, and producing deliciously rounded wines, which have taken the international market by storm in recent decades.
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?
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.
Situated in the north-western part of Italy, the region of Piedmont is known worldwide and is highly respected for the quality of the wines produced there. Many of the most successful sub-regions in Piedmont produce many of the world's finest red wines, such as those made from the excellent Nebbiolo grape varietal in areas such as Barolo and Barbaresco. However, the historic wineries which typify this region use a relatively wide variety of grapes, including Dolcetto and Barbera for their red wines, which are typically aged and have a delightful velvety character. Piedmont isn't all about beautifully complex red wines, though, as it is also famed for high quality, elegant sparkling wines, notably the Asti wines made with the white Moscato grape. The region benefits from a range of terroirs which are often well expressed in the sparkling wines, and a wonderfully consistent climate ideal for vineyard cultivation.