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
Tenuta Di Collalbrigo Brut Prosecco di Conegliano-Valdobbiadene DOCG NV
Brilliant, light straw color . The aromatics are intense, offering scents of apple and spring flowers with supporting notes of pear, wet stones, lemon curd, blanched almonds, and hints of lychee. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, tropical fruit, citrus zest, and green melon. The finish is long and lingering with crisp lemon notes. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $15.99 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Vecchia Cantina 80 Anniversario Rosso di Montepulciano 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of red currant and forest floor with supporting notes of cigar box, hibiscus flower, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry, dried herbs, baking spices, and vanilla. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a silky texture. $19.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Villa Guelpa Sizzano 2018
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry and five spice with supporting notes of dried herbs, rose petals, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of black cherry, plum, star anise, and orange peel. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. Made with a blend of 70% Nebbiolo and 30% Vespolina. $29 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Flavs Valpolicella Ripasso 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry and five spice with supporting notes of dried fruits, mocha, and sour cherry. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, cocoa, clove, graphite, and dried herbs. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $22 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Flavs Rosso IGP Veneto 2018
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of strawberry and red currant with supporting notes of hibiscus flower, cigar box, raspberry, and oak. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry, wild berries, and hints of baking spices. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $14.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Di Meo Fiano di Avellino DOCG 2019
Brilliant, medium green/gold color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of spring flowers and peach with supporting notes of honeysuckle and pear. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of apricot, white peach, blanched almonds, lemon curd, and bees wax. The finish is long and lingering with bright citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet luxurious texture. $18 – 4 Stars – 93 points
