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750ml
Bottle:
$59.89
$60.79
A silky and very polished Barolo with cedar and floral character, as well as plenty of strawberries. Medium body and...
750ml
Bottle:
$59.89
$60.79
Wild aromas of dried fruit, fresh herbs, rosebushes and thyme. Medium body and soft, silky tannins. A delicious...
750ml
Bottle:
$59.89
$60.79
Aromas of cedar with flowers and dried strawberries following through to medium body. Fine tannins and a fresh, solid...
750ml
Bottle:
$194.00
6 bottles:
$192.80
Luminous bright red. Perfumed aromas of red cherry, red rose, violet and minerals are complicated by delicate hints...
750ml
Bottle:
$71.94
• 100% Nebbiolo.
• Grown in calcareous clay/sandy soils.
• 360 to 400 meters above sea level located within the...
750ml
Bottle:
$54.84
12 bottles:
$53.74
Quite an aromatic Barolo for 2014. Ripe plums, dried cherries and candied orange on the nose. Some real tannic power...
750ml
Bottle:
$45.00
12 bottles:
$44.10
Tar and leather aromas and flavors here. Chewy tannins and a savory finish. A little tough now but nothing that a few...
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Bartolo Mascarello Barolo 2014
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$243.21
Camphor, fresh earth, incense and tobacco notes swirl around the core of cherry, rendering this aromatic. Firm on the...
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Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco 2014
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$128.95
This is a difficult wine to find in the marketplace and it is rarely presented for official review. In fact, the last...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$335.95
Incredible aromas of violets, roses and blue fruits. So perfumed. Never smelled a wine like this before. Full body,...
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Bruno Giacosa Barolo Falletto 2014
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$154.95
Impressive fresh leather-clad red cherries with a subtle earthiness in the background. Quite pure. Floral and...
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
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$764.95
The aromas are so seductive with dried roses and berries. Tar and asphalt, too. Full bodied, very tight and powerful....
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$369.95
The aromas are so seductive with dried roses and berries. Tar and asphalt, too. Full bodied, very tight and powerful....
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Bruno Rocca Barbaresco Rabaja 2014
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$153.79
Deep garnet red in color with notes of violet flowers, raspberry and cherry. The palate is warm and elegant with a so...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$50.12
Deep garnet in color, intoxicating aromas of purple fruits and wild flowers are underscored by notes of cherries,...
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Ceretto Barbaresco Bernardot 2014
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$105.95
The 2014 Barbaresco Bernardot has shut down since I last tasted it about nine months ago. The breadth that is typical...
Assyrtiko Nebbiolo Red Rhone Blend 2014
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?
The Nebbiolo grape varietal is widely understood to be the fruit responsible for Italy's finest aged wines. However, its popularity and reliability as a grape which gives out outstanding flavors and aromas has led it to be planted in many countries around the world, with much success. These purple grapes are distinguishable by the fact that they take on a milky dust as they begin to reach maturity, leading many to claim that this is the reason for their unusual name, which means 'fog' in Italian. Nebbiolo grapes produce wines which have a wide range of beautiful and fascinating flavors, the most common of which are rich, dark and complex, such as violet, truffle, tobacco and prunes. They are generally aged for many years to balance out their characteristics, as their natural tannin levels tend to be very high.