Cordero San Giorgio Tiamat Oltrepò Pavese 2019
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of raspberry and bramble with supporting notes of black tea, forest floor, red plum, and clove. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry, forest floor, dried mushrooms, and hints of tamari. The finish is long and lingering with dry tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet robust texture. $24.99 – 4 Stars – 93 points
La Carraia Sangiovese IGP Umbria 2020
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are moderately intense, offering scents of plum and red cherry with supporting notes of slate, rose petals, and dried herbs. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of blackberry, pomegranate, and violet. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. A super value. $13 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Monte Antico Rosso IGT Toscano 2019
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of black cherry and anise with supporting notes of leather, mineral, and espresso. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, violet, and black tea. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a silky texture. $12 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Viberti La Gemella Barbera d'Alba DOCG 2020
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black currant, violet, and wild berries with supporting notes of mineral, forest floor, clove, and leather. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, truffle, and blueberry. The finish is long and lingering with dry tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a chewy texture. $20 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Farnese Fantini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2019
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black cherry, plum, and mineral with supporting notes of blackberry, black tea, and dried herbs. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of mulberry, boysenberry, and five spice. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a silky texture. Made with 100% Montepulciano and now it is smartly offered with a screw-top closure. $10 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Inama Soave Classico 2020
Brilliant, light green/gold color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of spring flowers and green melon with supporting notes of kiwi, fresh herbs, mineral, and orange peel. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, pear, and blanched almonds. The finish is crisp. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. If you are seeking a white with guts while being nimble and refreshing this is your wine – 100% Garganega. $18 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Giuliano Rosati Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2019
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black cherry and boysenberry with supporting notes of black tea, plum, and mineral. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black fruits, earth, baking spices, and slate. The finish is long and lingering with ripe, yet firm classic Montepulciano tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a juicy texture. $9.99 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Saladini Pilastri Pecorino Offida DOCG 2018
Brilliant, medium green/gold color. The nose is wonderfully intense offering fresh scents of white peach, citrus zest, and baked apple with supporting notes of mineral and Meyer lemon. The palate confirms the nose delivering an orchard fruits-driven core with accents of citrus and ripe green apple. The finish is long and lingering with bright acidity. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple yet vibrant texture. Made with 100% Pecorino grown in the Southern Marches. $14 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Tenuta Bellafonte Collenottolo Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG 2015
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black plum, leather, and mineral with supporting notes of cedar, black cherry, anise, forest floor, and cigar box. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of blackberry, bramble, baking spices, and black tea. The finish is long and lingering with dry tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a chewy texture. $45 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Santa Maria La Palma Aragosta Vermentino di Sardegna 2020
Brilliant, pale green/yellow color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of green apple, lemon grass, and white flowers with supporting notes of orange peel, red grapefruit, honeysuckle, and green tea. The palate confirms the nose delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors of ripe green melon, blanched almonds, and citrus zest. The finish is crisp. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $13 – 4 Stars – 90 points
