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Red
375ml
Bottle: $29.67
12 bottles: $29.08
This has fantastic intensity with concentrated hazelnut, chocolate and dark berry aromas alongside dried flower and...
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Red
375ml
Bottle: $32.94 $35.20
12 bottles: $32.68
The Altesino 2019 Brunello di Montalcino boasts a rich and savory side that this wine wears very well. There is a...
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Red
375ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $15.63
This leads off with dark fruit tones of black cherry and blackberry, with contrasting scents of violet and iron...
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Red
375ml
Bottle: $17.94
12 bottles: $17.58
Ruby red in color with pleasant aromas of red fruits and sweet spices. Notes of black cherry on the palate are...
Red
375ml
Bottle: $20.94
12 bottles: $20.52
Castellare make two Riserva: ‘Il Poggiale’ is a single-parcel bottling while 'Castellare di Castellina' is...
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Red
375ml
Bottle: $11.69 $12.99
24 bottles: $11.52
A layered and juicy red with currant, cedar and some walnut character. It’s full and savory with lovely fruit and...
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Red
375ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $32.00
The nose is warm, dry and fruity, with aromas of cranberry, cherry, strawberry and orange peel wafting above pennies...
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Red
375ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $37.04
Pleasant aromas of mixed berries with flowers, lemon grass and a hint of charcuterie. Full-to medium-bodied with...
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Red
375ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $43.32
Elegant aromas of dark chocolate, roasted meats, prunes, dried figs, ripe blackberries, and hints of truffle. On the...
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Red
375ml
Bottle: $21.94
12 bottles: $21.50
A pleasantly chewy Brunello with a full body, giving it a soft and round form. It shows berry, chocolate and walnut...
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Red
375ml
Bottle: $29.94
12 bottles: $29.34
The 2020 Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia shows beautiful minerality with dusty notes of crushed limestone or flint....
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Red
375ml
Bottle: $29.94
12 bottles: $29.34
A fresh and crunchy Fontalloro with currants, orange peel and hints of peaches and cedar. Medium body, firm and fine...
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Red
375ml
Bottle: $11.94 $13.00
A juicy Rosso di Montalcino with savory red berries, spices and a hint of cream. This is crunchy and firm with a...
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Red
375ml - Case of 24
Bottle: $21.33
Intense ruby red in color. On the nose it presents a wide range of aromas with hints of fruit and spices along with...
Red
375ml
Bottle: $19.00
12 bottles: $17.01
The 2017 Chianti Classico is bright, floral and beautifully lifted, with lovely red berry and rose petal character....
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Red
375ml - Case of 24
Bottle: $16.63
Aromas of cherries, plums, flowers and earth. It’s medium-bodied with tight tannins. Savory and juicy with...
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Red
375ml
Bottle: $13.83 $14.56
24 bottles: $10.46
Mature fruit aromas and a richly textured flavor mingle with spectacular effect in this beautifully crafted Chianti...
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Red
375ml
Bottle: $13.94 $15.46
24 bottles: $13.18
Dried cherries with mint and vanilla notes on a warming palate with a rounded finish. (Bronze) - DWWA 2022
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Red
375ml
Bottle: $15.46
24 bottles: $13.18
This has a toasty character with hints of cardamom, cloves and crushed walnuts with ripe red fruit, plum skins and...
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Red
375ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $10.45
Rich brambly fruit, spices and cherry stones on the nose with an equally fruity palate. Vibrant cherries, raspberries...
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Aidani Mencia Sangiovese 375ml

One of the most ancient of the Greek grape varietals, Aidani has been cultivated on and around the Cyclades for millennia for its versatility and gently pleasing aromatic qualities. Wines made primarily with Aidani grapes tend to have a milder alcohol content than other classic Greek wines, and relatively low acidity. This makes Aidani wines a perfectly pleasant accompaniment to a wide range of traditional Greek foods, and equally pleasant to drink chilled at any time under the Greek sun. Nowadays, Aidani grapes are mostly likely to used as a blending grape, often being mixed with Assyrtiko grapes to balance out and mellow the acidity and high alcohol content found in them.

As a blending grape, the Aidani offers light, delicate floral tones, often reminiscent of a Muscat. On the island of Naxos, it has been traditionally blended with the Athiri grape to produce the island's signature sweet wine, Apiranthos, where the subtleties of the Aidani grape are really allowed to shine through. However, elsewhere in Greece you are far more likely to find the blend of these two distinctive grapes in dry white wines, where the Aidani is used primarily not for its flavor, but for its aroma and mellowing effect.

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 name of this grape, meaning 'blood of Jove' conjures up evocative images of long dead civilizations, and gives the Sangiovese varietal a sense of the holy, the sacred, the special. Indeed, this particular type of Italian grape has been cultivated and processed for thousands of years, and is said to be the original favorite grape varietal of the Romans, and the Etruscans before them. Throughout history, vintners have continued to plant this varietal, and they continue to produce wonderful wines to this day. The long bunches of very dark, round fruit are treasured by fine wineries in Italy and a few other places around the world, and when young, these grapes are lively – full of strawberry flavors and a little spiciness. However, it is when they are aged in oak that they take on some truly special flavors and aromas, as seen in some of the finest wines of the Old World.