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Nettare di Bacco, Idromele

Name: Nettare di Bacco, Idromele
Brand: Neal Family
SKU: 35016
Price: 33.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Item # 35016 500 mL

Hydromel was consumed thousands of years ago from the most ancient of civilizations. Nettare di Bacco is a nod to this ancient drink of the gods made with honey. Fermented in steel vats but then aged in oak casks for over a year before bottling. As with fine wines, this will continue to improve in bottle.

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Color

White

Country

Italy

Region

Tuscany

Producer

Neal Family

Grape Variety

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Staff Pick Notes

Mead: Not just for your Game of Thrones party! Mead is the world's oldest alcoholic beverage and, is, in fact, responsible for the phrase "honeymoon." In the past, newlywed couples were given enough mead on their wedding day to last a month. Although mead is an ancient drink, that doesn't mean it shouldn't appeal to a modern palate. This particular mead is moderately sweet with notes of rich coffee and punctuated by a tannic finish. This is a lovely pairing for milk and dark chocolate alike, but would also serve as an excellent accompaniment to parmesan reggiano drizled with wildflower honey.

- GWN

Glossary

Tuscany

When you think of Tuscan wine, think of Sangiovese, the grape that is common to most great Tuscan reds (Vernaccia is the only white wine made here). Brunello di Montalcino, one of the most complex expressions of Sangiovese, has the best aging potential. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano shows the softer side of the grape, containing up to 20% of other varieties. Young Chianti often smells of fresh fruit and herbs, while Chianti Classico Riserva can be dark and brooding. The term “Super Tuscans”...