Bruna Grimaldi Arneis Langhe Bianco 2016
Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of lemon, sage, and mineral with supporting notes of blanched almonds and apricot stone. The palate confirms the nose delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors of quince and citrus zest. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. A great aperitif wine that also pairs well with a wide range of dishes. $19 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Saladini Pilastri Pecorino Offida DOCG 2016
Brilliant, medium green/gold color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of white peach, citrus zest, and pear with supporting notes of mineral and tropical fruit. The palate confirms the nose delivering a citrus and tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of passion fruit and jasmine. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $13 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Corte Medicea Aristeo IGP Toscano 2013
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry, black cherry, and slate with supporting notes of black tea, five spice, and violet. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black fruits and raspberry. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture. Made with a blend of Sangiovese and Merlot $20 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Poderi di Carlo Ribolla Gialla IGP Venezia Giulia 2016
Brilliant, light straw color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of citrus zest, white peach, and grapefruit with supporting notes of green apple, jasmine, and mineral. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green fruit and citrus-driven core with flavors of quince. The finish is crisp and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Wonderfully complex and pleasing pairing well with a wide range of dishes. $14 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Nervi Bianca Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG 2016
Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of citrus zest, slate, and quince with supporting notes of green apple and grapefruit. The palate echoes the nose delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors of lemon curd. The finish is crisp with trailing citrus and mineral notes. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. Erbaluce is not a household name but this grape creates multilayered wines with great minerality. $19 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Gran Passione Bianco IGP Veneto 2017
Brilliant, medium pale straw color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of honeysuckle, pear, and jasmine with supporting notes of passion fruit, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of lychee. The finish lingers with subtle tropical and citrus accents. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a creamy texture. Made with a blend of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Garganega. Garganega is a local grape utilized in the iconic Soave wines. $13 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
LC Villa Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2016
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of raspberry, and strawberryry with supporting notes of lavender, and hibiscus flowers flower. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of freshly crushed red berries. The finish lingers with supple tannins. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $13 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Farnese Fantini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2015
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of black cherry, blackberry, and plum with supporting notes of cranberry, slate, and rose petals. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of red currant. The finish is is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. Made with 100% Montepulciano. $10 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Farnese Fantini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2017
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of black cherry, blackberry, and plum with supporting notes of cranberry, mineral, and dried flowers. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black plums. The finish is is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. Made with 100% Montepulciano and now it is smartly offered with a screw-top closuer. $10 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Ferrari Brut Trento NV
Brilliant, medium straw color with a fine bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of apple, spring flowers, and quince with supporting notes of bread dough and citrus. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of apple and pear with toasty bread crust. The finish is crisp with lingering citrus and yeast accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Chardonnay. $27.99 – 4 Stars – 92 points
