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Poggio Alle Gazze Dell'ornellaia Toscana 2019
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$61.28
The textbook gooseberry, chive and grassy aromas and flavors of Sauvignon Blanc pick up notes of peach and apple in...
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Poggio Alle Gazze Dell'ornellaia Toscana 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$88.72
A slightly earthy white marked by fresh-cut grass, with a hint of passion fruit on the palate. This is defined by...
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Screaming Eagle Sauvignon Blanc 2017
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$3951.74
The 2017 Sauvignon Blanc is 100% Sauvignon Blanc, coming from a small section of estate vines closer to the Napa...
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Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc 2021
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$39.70
Aromas of dried pineapple, peach and green apple follow through to a full body with tangy fruit and phenolic tension,...
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Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc 2022
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$44.96
The iconic Napa producer fermented this Sauvignon Blanc in French oak, small stainless steel barrels, clay amphora,...
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Vie Di Romans Sauvignon Piere 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$48.24
Wild aromas of peaches and fresh herbs with lemons follow through to a full body and creamy texture. Very tangy,...
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Vie Di Romans Sauvignon Piere 2019
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$40.64
The purity of fruit in this is really something, offering salt, chalk, sliced mango and papaya. It’s full and...
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Vie Di Romans Sauvignon Piere 2021
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$39.43
This is spiced and citrusy with sliced pears, lime peel, savory herbs and raw almonds. Medium- to full-bodied, juicy...
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Vie Di Romans Sauvignon Vieris 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$40.64
An aromatic, medium-to full-bodied white with aromas of lemon, grapefruit zest and hazelnut. Complex beeswax and hay...
Aidani Sauvignon Blanc
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 green skinned grapes of the Sauvignon Blanc varietal had their origins in Southern France, where they are still widely grown and used for many of the excellent young and aged white wines the region is famous for. Today, however, they are grown in almost every wine producing country in the world, and are widely revered for their fresh and grassy flavors, full of tropical notes and refreshing, zesty character. Sauvignon Blanc grapes thrive best in moderate climates, and ripen relatively early in the year. This has made them a favorite for many wineries in the New World, where they can still produce healthy and high yields in the earlier part of the summer before the temperatures become too hot. Too much heat has a massively adverse effect on Sauvignon Blanc, as the grapes become dull in their flavor, and the wine produced from them loses all its unique character and high points. As such, Sauvignon Blanc farmers have had a lot of trouble from global warming and climate change, as they are being forced to harvest their crops increasingly earlier in the year when it is cool enough to do so.