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Hacienda Monasterio Ribera Del Duero 2021
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$47.45
Certified Organic. A blend of Tempranillo with about 10-15% Cabernet Sauvignon and smaller portions of Merlot and...
750ml
Bottle:
$17.09
12 bottles:
$15.05
Medium-high depth wine, ruby red colour with roof tile rim, which denotes its long barrel ageing and its peaceful...
750ml
Bottle:
$18.00
12 bottles:
$17.10
Darting’s Pinot Meunier features ripe cherry and raspberry flavors yet with a backbone of acidity and fresh...
1.0Ltr
Bottle:
$13.43
12 bottles:
$13.16
El jefe (grande) is the big boss, we know who they are. So here’s to them: an honest and solid red wine- deep,...
375ml
Bottle:
$10.94
12 bottles:
$10.72
Bright garnet red. Classic tempranillo fruit aromas mingled with toast and spice. Well-balanced and soft on the palate.
750ml
Bottle:
$39.15
12 bottles:
$38.37
A more vibrant and fruitier expression of Ardanza this year with strawberries, mussels, warm spices and berries....
700ml
Bottle:
$44.80
6 bottles:
$44.00
Like a rain refreshing the pine forest in summer. Aromatic Grappa, traditional bain-marie distilled. Its aroma...
750ml
Bottle:
$32.94
$36.08
6 bottles:
$32.28
Intense cherry colour with purple hints. On the nose, fruit sensations (blackberries, blueberries, black fruits)...
750ml
Bottle:
$15.59
12 bottles:
$15.28
Clean, bright, red cherry colour ruby rim. On the nose, intense aromas, integrate fresh fruits, and sweet hints due...
Grappa Mencia Tempranillo
Like so many of the great spirits of Europe, Grappa was born from a need to make resources go that little bit further, to eke out the last drop of flavor and potential from the crops of winemakers. Indeed, Italian vintners invented Grappa as a way to make use of the pomace - leftover grape skins, stems, pulp and seeds - which remained after the juice was extracted from the fruit needed to make wine. Over the centuries, the process was refined, and the distillation of Grappa became an art in itself. Today, top Grappa producers use a range of state of the art equipment, from continuous stills to pot stills, to manufacture a wide variety of Grappas, each with their own distinct characteristics.
Most of us know Grappa from our local Italian restaurants, where it is commonly served as a digestif. However, in the twenty first century, there is a high interest in unique, boutique Grappas, which showcase the talent of the distillers through a range of interesting qualities. Grappa can be aged in oak, in which case it takes on a beautiful golden color, quite different from the clear Grappas we are most familiar with. The high end Grappas are a world away from the harsh spirit many of us have encountered, and have a smooth, gentle quality which can be nothing short of a revelation.
There are plenty of notable native Spanish grapes which have made a big impression on the wine world at large, but none are as renowned or as widely loved as the Tempranillo varietal. This black skinned grape has been used for wine making for centuries, with several ancient civilizations noticing the fact that it is highly versatile and holds some delicious flavors and aromas, perfect for those looking for a powerful yet elegant grape for their wines. Tempranillo often causes winemakers some trouble, however, as it is highly susceptible to many diseases. Despite this, plenty continue to persevere with this varietal, as it is perfect for producing delicious and complex single variety and blended wines, packed full of classic Spanish flavors and plenty of aromatic and intense surprises.