Vintages New Release Collection – April 26, 2025

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HUNGARY – RED WINE

UMBRIA ANTINORI BRAMÌTO DELLA SALA CHARDONNAY 2023 IGT Umbria

ETYEKI KÚRIA ESTERHÁZY PINOT NOIR 2021 PDO Etyek-Buda, Dunántúl

A waft of roasted nut on the nose enriches the palate’s lively range of steeped apricot, Mandarin orange peel, pastry cream and chamomile notes. Racy acidity gives the complex profile fine definition and carries this on the well-spiced finish. Drink now through 2033. Score: 91 (Alison Napjus, winespectator.com, Nov. 30, 2024) Full-bodied & Rich 176792 (XD) 750 mL $34.95 2

Very vibrant on the nose, with notes of dark cherries, blackberries, peony and leathery nuances. Lovely texture, gloriously drinkable. Score: 91 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2024) Medium-bodied & Fruity 33642 (XD) 750 mL $25.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive

VENETO MACULAN TORCOLATO 2022 DOC Breganze

SEBESTYEN KADARKA 2022 PDO Szekszárdi

A pure Kadarka with typically pale colour, made from an old Szekszárd clone that’s been around for 60 years, as well as younger plantings of a new selection from the Pécs research institute. It’s aged only in stainless steel, with classic sour rasp- berry flavours, juicy, light, bright acids, low alcohol, low tannins, and good length overall. Chill and enjoy. Complexity is modest but pleasure is high. Tasted April 2024. Score: 90 (John Szabo, MS, winealign.com) Light-bodied & Fruity 41287 (XD) 750 mL $28.95 2

This amber-colored dessert wine has notes of quince, tangerines, licorice, dried apricots and hints of tobacco. It’s full-bodied, layered and complex, with savory and spicy components that make it feel almost dry. Vespaiola. Drink now or hold. Score: 94 (jamessuckling.com, Nov. 25, 2024) Full-bodied & Rich 12778 (S) 375 mL $42.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive

ITALY – RED WINE EMILIA-ROMAGNA MONNALISA SANGIOVESE DI ROMAGNA SUPERIORE 2021 DOC, sustainable (Leonardo da Vinci)

ITALY – WHITE WINE

PRIMO MONTE SKIN FERMENTED NATURAL WINE 2023 Italy

Before he created the most famous painting of all time, Leonardo came from a family of winegrowers based in the Tuscan village of Vinci. Like its Tuscan counterparts, this Sangiovese di Romangna offers tangy red fruit and savoury herbal notes that com- plement game, wild mushrooms or pasta dishes. [Luca Maroni tasting note not available.] Score: 96 (lucamaroni.com, May 31, 2023) Full-bodied & Smooth 39167 (D) 750 mL $21.95 2 Featured in Hand-Picked Gifts

Although made from white wine grapes, this “orange wine” is fermented like a red wine, with extended time on the skins. It offers juicy nectarine and peach, dried apricot, pine nut, pressed flowers and binned apple notes, with sprinklings of subtle spices. Especially fine with flavourful shellfish or blue cheeses. Aromatic & Flavourful 39754 (XD) 750 mL $18.95 2 Featured in Warm-Weather Wines

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