Tenuta di Ceppaiano Bianco IGT Toscano 2020
Brilliant, light straw color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of spring flowers, citrus zest, and cantaloupe with supporting notes of lemon curd, honeysuckle, and chamomile. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, lychee, green melon, and citrus zest. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a velvety, yet vibrant texture. Made with a unique blend of 70% Traminer and 30% Trebbiano (in some vintages Viognier is also included). $15 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Milani 1985 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2020
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry and black currant with supporting notes of dried herbs, bramble, slate, and black tea. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of blackberry, baking spices, mineral, and smoked meat. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a silky texture. $19.99 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Zenato Alanera Rosso IGP Verona 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black cherry, boysenberry, and five spice with supporting notes of black plum, cigar box, hibiscus flower, and leather. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of blackberry, boysenberry, mocha, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. Made with a classic Veneto blend of 55% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 10% Corvinone, 5% Merlot, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. $18 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Zenato Ripassa Valpolicella Ripasso 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of blackberry and cassis with supporting notes of baking spices, hibiscus flower, boysenberry, and forest floor. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black currant, dark chocolate, leather, and hints of pink peppercorns. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a velvety texture. $30 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Zenato San Benedetto Lugana 2021
Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of lemon curd, honeysuckle, and kumquat with supporting notes of tropical fruit, slate, jasmine, and green apple. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, green melon, citrus zest, and candied ginger. The finish is long and lingering with citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a velvety yet vibrant texture. $30 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Castello Nipozzano Vecchie Viti Chianti Rufina 2016
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of violet and balsamic with supporting notes of black plum, forest floor, black tea, and baking spices. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, raspberry, dried herbs, and dark espresso accents. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $32.99 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Jermann Vintage Tunina IGP Venezia Giulia 2017
Brilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of honeysuckle, green melon, and citrus zest with supporting notes of fresh herbs, lemon grass, lychee, and wet stones. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, candied ginger, and lemon curd. The finish is long and lingering with accents of citrus, mineral, and jasmine. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent yet vibrant texture. Made with their classic Vintage Tunina blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Ribolla Gialla, Malvasia, and Picolit. $69 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Bastianich Schioppettino Friuli Colli Orientali 2020
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of raspberry, baking spices, and black tea with supporting notes of cranberry, wild berries, and slate. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of boysenberry, hibiscus flower, and red plum. The finish is long and lingering with soft tannins. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $20 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Di Meo Fiano di Avellino DOCG 2020
Brilliant, medium straw color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of lemon curd, apricot, and quince with supporting notes of citrus zest, tropical fruit, and pear. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, mineral, and guava. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $29 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Terlan Tradition Pinot Bianco Alto Adige 2020
Brilliant, light green/gold color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red grapefruit and mineral with supporting notes of candied ginger, citrus zest, green tea, and lemon grass. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of pear, meringue, and quince. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $18.99 – 4 Stars – 93 points
