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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $21.85 $23.00
6 bottles: $13.87
Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $147.00
Complex aromas of blackberries, blueberries, licorice, gravel and walnuts. Rich and full-bodied with firm,...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $28.84 $30.36
6 bottles: $19.20
With Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Teroldego, it’s a unique Italian twist on a rich, bold blend.
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $28.84 $30.36
6 bottles: $19.20
A lusciously sweet red wine with pronounced cherry and raspberry notes.
Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $45.00
Brown spice, crushed fall leaves cherry sauce and a lifting hint of fresh mint form a darkly alluring bouquet as the...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $281.01 $295.80
#13 TOP 100 WINES OF ITALY, 2022. Impressive aromas of fresh herbs from the Tuscan coast, such as sage, mint,...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $32.79 $34.52
6 bottles: $30.80
A very elegant, mid-weight Bordeaux blend with delicate red-fruit and fresh-sage aromas and just a hint of bell...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $32.79 $34.52
6 bottles: $30.80
Brimming with redcurrant and blackcurrant aromas, together with notes of mint and sage and a touch of spice. On the...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $29.60 $31.16
6 bottles: $20.00
Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $142.20
Shows aromas of fresh black cherry and blackberry that are pure and expressive, accented by wild herbs, cedar, iron...
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $324.90
A classy red, complex and delineated, yet elegant and supple in texture, setting the stage for black currant,...
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $359.60
Deep presence of herbs, red berries, chocolate, and oak sensations of vanilla and toffee. A serious wine known to few...
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $78.34
An enticing combination of black currant, black cherry, violet, cedar and cigar box flavors highlight. This intense,...
Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $158.95
3 bottles: $155.77
The 2015 Ridolfo is a new Cabernet Sauvignon/Pugnitello blend from Marco Ricasoli bottled only in magnum. Vibrant and...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $174.95
3 bottles: $171.45
An intense red, with black cherry, blackberry, graphite, tar and toasty oak flavors supported by a dense matrix of...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $164.94
3 bottles: $161.64
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $51.48 $54.19
Aromas of crushed stones, dark berries and blueberries follow through to a medium to full body with creamy tannins...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $23.37 $24.60
6 bottles: $15.00
Soft and smooth on the palatewith notes of red cherry, wild berries and spice. this red is ideal with hearty pasta...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $780.30 $867.00
Super-restrained cassis fruit with an almost blueberry maturity in front of violet, clove and blond tobacco...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $903.45 $951.00
Subtle and beautiful on the nose with currants, flowers and light sage aromas that follow through to a full body with...
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Aglianico Italian Red Blends Robola 1.5Ltr

Aglianico is a black skinned grape most commonly associated with the exquisite wines of the Campania region of Italy. It thrives most happily in hot and dry climates, and as such, has had plenty of success in the New World, particularly in the United States, where it is used to great effect in many red wines. It was believed to come from Greece several thousand years ago, brought by Pheonician tradesman, and was wildly popular in Roman times, when it was used in the finest wines made by the Roman empire. Aglianico grapes produce full bodied red wines which have a high tannin and acid content. As such, it has excellent ageing potential, and with a standard amount of time in a barrel, it rounds out and mellows to produce beautifully balanced wines.

In the mountains of Cephalonia, the mineral rich soils assist in the growing of one of the finest of Greece's white grape varietals – the Robola grape. These noble yellowish grapes are notable for the wines they produce, which generally contain summer fruits, peach and citrus aromas, coupled with flavors which extend beyond the usual range of white wines, revealing smoky and mineral notes, and a lengthy, lemony after-taste. These fine characteristics helped the regions it is grown in gain AOC status, and wine-makers in this area have many generations of practice in bringing out the elegant and subtle characteristics of this grape.

Robola, and the other wines of Cephalonia have a long and illustrious history, being mentioned even in ancient epic poems such as Homer's Iliad. However, it was the Venetians who first recognized the great potential of Robola grapes, which quickly became the focus for the areas wine-makers and tradesmen. Nowadays, Robola wines act as an excellent example of a refined Greek dry white wine, which can be either drank as a light and refreshing summer aperitif, or alongside grilled white meats, salads, or white fish. Robola wines, as a rule, do not age particularly well, and it is highly recommended that bottles are drunk young, within two years of bottling. By doing so, you can enjoy the unique characteristics of this remarkable wine, complete with the balanced combination of chalky, smoky citrus flavors and delicate peach aromas which typify the finest examples of Robola varietal wines.

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?