Acquesi Asti DOCG NV
Brilliant, light pale straw color with a medium bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of spring flowers, pear, and honeysuckle with supporting notes of custard and citrus zest. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of apple, honey, meringue, and hints of tropical fruits. The finish is crisp — inviting another sip. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $16.99 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Avignonesi Cantaloro IGT Toscano 2017
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red cherry and forest floor with supporting notes of cocoa, boysenberry, and violet. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red currant, red plum, and mineral and hints of wild mint. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a meaty texture. Made with a blend of 57% Sangiovese, 31% Merlot, and 12% Cabernet Sauvignon. $11.99 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Pasetti Rachele Bianco IGP Terre Aquilane 2020
Brilliant, light gold/green color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of grapefruit and honeysuckle with supporting notes of slate, quince, and salt. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of kiwi, lemon grass, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $14.99 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Livon Pinot Grigio Friuli Colli Orientali 2020
Cloudy, medium straw color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of pear and citrus zest with supporting notes of lychee, spring flowers, and honeysuckle. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, lemon curd, and slate. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $14.99 – 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
Piccolo Tesoro Rosé Extra Dry Prosecco DOC NV
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium pink color with a medium bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of peach and red berries with supporting notes of ripe pear, spring flowers, and red grapefruit. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry and raspberry with hints of mineral. The finish is long and lingering with crisp acidity. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $12.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Bel Colle Nuwanda Barbera d'Asti DOCG 2017
Brilliant, intense ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry and pomegranate with supporting notes of black currant, baking spices, violet, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum and cherry, dried herbs, cranberry, and graphite. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture. Not a typical wine of the appellation — massive and concentrated in style while preserving balance. $29.99 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Luca Bosio Barolo DOCG 2016
Brilliant, medium garnet color with hints of orange. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of plum and rose petals with supporting notes of forest floor, cigar box, and black tea. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black cherry, leather, and anise. The finish is long and lingering with dry tannins and tart black berries. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a chewy texture. A beautiful, old-school Barolo with charm and style. $44.99 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Casalforno Opera Rosso IGT Toscano 2015
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of red currant and dried herbs with supporting notes of red plum, cigar box, and baking spices. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry, black tea, and pomegranate. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple, juicy texture. Made with a blend of Sangiovese and Merlot. $15.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Silvio Grasso Barbera d'Alba DOCG 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red currant and black cherry with supporting notes of black tea, graphite, slate, and pomegranate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black plum, cassis, and five spice. The finish is long and lingering with silky, supple tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a opulent texture. A beautiful old-vine Barbera. $19.99 – 4 Stars – 92 points
