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The history of the name of this wine is well known. We will not tell it here again. One thing is certain: its...
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The typical regional cultivar in its most classic version. Floral nose with notes of apples, pears, light spices,...
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The typical regional cultivar in its most classic version. Floral nose with notes of apples, pears, light spices,...
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Lustrous straw yellow in colour with golden highlights. The nose reveals fruity notes of golden delicious apple,...
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The 2022 Friulano is delicate in the glass, wafting up with a spicy blend of candied lime, mint and green melon. A...
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Monte della Guardia is Marco’s cru, 0.5ha, super steep terraces descending from 300 to 175m. Friulano and Picolit...
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The 2022 Friulano is brooding in the glass with a subtle blend of lemon-tinged green apples. This smooths over the...
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The 2020 Friulano captivates as shavings of lemon rind and savory herbs mix with crushed green apples and spice....
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Brilliant gold color. Bouquet of pastry cream, wild flowers and almonds. On the palate shows elegance with structure,...
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Fresh and zesty, this light-bodied white delivers delicate notes of fresh chervil and lemon peel, which accent...
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Light-bodied and mouthwatering, this elegant white features a creamy hint of crushed almond underscoring flavors of...
Assyrtiko Friulano Marsanne Italy
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?
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.