Vintages New Release Collection – August 16, 2025

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

ITALY – RED WINE ABRUZZO NIRO DI CITRA MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO 2021 DOP, sustainable (Citra)

SICILY PERI PERI MAGARA FRAPPATO 2021 IGT Terre Siciliane, sustainable, vegan (Famiglia di Cerchio)

This wine has juicy cherry and red fruit, with white pepper, evocative savoury herbs, and an engaging dash of incense. The tannins are structured but don’t impede the drinkability. Has the potential to see 2030. [Luca Maroni tasting note not available.] Score: 97 (lucamaroni.com, March 30, 2023) Medium-bodied & Fruity 45077 (XD) 750 ml $23.95 2 Featured in Summer Smart Buys 4 Organic product

Produced from 100% Montepulciano from the Abruzzo region, this wine offers bright red cherry, plum jam, anise, and sweet tobacco notes. Lifted, fresh and graceful. [Luca Maroni tasting note not available.] Score: 96 (lucamaroni.com, May 22, 2024) Medium-bodied & Fruity 278150 (XD) 750 ml $17.95 2

PIEDMONT FONTANAFREDDA SERRALUNGA D’ALBA RISERVA BAROLO 2018 DOCG

Lifting from the glass like pulling a truffle from the ground, this Barolo opens with delicate aromas of turned earth, white truffle, dried cranberry and rose petals. Opulent on the palate, yet with an elegant edge that tips the hat to the purity and beauty of Nebbiolo. Waves of flavors roll across the palate with cherry jam, star anise and savory herbs notes all being picked up on the finish by fine tannins and mouthwatering acidity. Drink date: now-2040. Cellar Selection. Score: 92 (Jeff Porter, Wine Enthusiast , May 1, 2025) Full-bodied & Firm 44245 (XD) 750 ml $69.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive

TUSCANY CAPARZO BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2019 DOCG

Pretty pure fruit to this with black cherry, black berry and light chocolate aromas. The palate is full and focused with very polished tannins and a long, long finish. Best after 2027. Score: 95 (james suckling.com, Sept. 11, 2023) Full-bodied & Firm 579094 (XD) 750 ml $59.95 3

PRUNOTTO OCCHETTI NEBBIOLO 2023 DOC Langhe

CASTELLANI RISERVA CHIANTI CLASSICO 2019 DOCG

This wine has been produced on the Prunotto estate since the 1970s. It spent seven days macerating on the grape skins before vinification, after which it was aged for 16 months in oak before bottling. Graceful and elegant with impeccable structure, it evokes heady violets and rose petals followed by earthy red fruit. Full-bodied & Firm 45441 (XD) 750 ml $34.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive

A very fine and distinguished example of Riserva Chianti Classico with notions of cherry and leather, coupled with hints of oregano and spice. Perfect for pasta in tomato sauce, or with the cheese course. [Luca Maroni tasting note not available.] Score: 94 (lucamaroni.com, July 24, 2024) Medium-bodied & Fruity 86298 (XD) 750 ml $21.95 2 Featured as our Wine of the Month

52 VINTAGES SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 2025