Roccafiore Fiorfiore Grechetto IGP Umbria 2022
Brilliant, light pale straw color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of guava, green apple, and spring flowers with supporting notes of citrus zest, fresh herbs, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of pear, mineral, blanched almonds, apricot stone, and citrus zest. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $18 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Roccafiore Il Roccafiore Sangiovese IGP Umbria 2020
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black plum and elderberry with supporting notes of bramble, tomato leaf, slate, oak, and anise. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, earth, forest floor, licorice, and cigar box. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $18 – 5 Stars – 97 points
Da Luca Extra Dry Prosecco DOC NV
Brilliant, light straw color with a medium bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of pear and spring flowers with supporting notes of star fruit, green apple, and citrus zest. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of lemon, white peach, and jasmine. The finish is long. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $16 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Peppucci l'Altro lo Sagrantino IGP Umbria 2010
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of pomegranate and black tea with supporting notes of black plum and graphite. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of blackberry, five spice, and boysenberry. The finish with supple tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a opulent texture. $35 – 5 Stars – 97 points
Peppucci I Rovi Grechetto Todi 2019
Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of spring flowers, nectarine, and hay with supporting notes of green tea, honeysuckle, and fresh herbs. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of green apple, pomelo, and slate. The finish is long and lingering with soft tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $22 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Peppucci Montorsolo Grechetto Todi 2022
Brilliant, light gold/green color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of spring flowers, lemon, and kumquat with supporting notes of green tea, honeysuckle, and guava. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. All stainless steel fermented and rested — amazingly fresh and vibrant. $16 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Bertani Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2012
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of bramble and licorice with supporting notes of earth, dried herbs, and black tea. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black plum, sour cherry, raspberry, and leather. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. This wine is in its youth and it will develop and further harmonize with another decade in bottle. $130 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Cantine Volpi Aurora Barbera Piemonte 2021
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black plum and bramble with supporting notes of dried herbs, red currant, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black fruits, raspberry, mineral, and baking spices. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet lush texture. $12 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Valdo Brut Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Superiore NV
Brilliant, light straw color with a medium, fine bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of spring flowers and green apple with supporting notes of green melon, honeysuckle, and mineral. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of ripe pear, apricot stone, citrus zest, and slate. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $20 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Lucchetti Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico 2021
Brilliant, medium straw color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of honeysuckle, green melon, and lime with supporting notes of green apple and bees wax. The palate confirms the nose delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors of guava, citrus zest, and slate. The finish is tart with trailing citrus notes. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $17 – 4 Stars – 90 points
