Vintages New Release Collection – August 16, 2025

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UMBRIA TUDERNUM FIDENZIO MONTEFALCO SAGRANTINO 2018 DOCG

CORTE MEDICEA ERASTOS ROSSO 2019 IGT Toscana The Corte Medicea Erastos Rosso shows dark fruit, plum, gentle spices, earth, leather and vanilla. There’s good structure, consistency and value here. [Luca Maroni tasting note not available.] Score: 98 (lucamaroni.com, April 6, 2020) Medium-bodied & Fruity 10948 (XD) 750 ml $21.95 2

At the top [of the podium] is the Fidenzio ’18, a wine of superb quality that manages to combine body, structure, complexity, finesse and elegance. Score: BBB ( Gambero Rosso Italian Wines , 2024) Full-bodied & Firm 44804 (XD) 750 ml $41.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive

VENETO BRIGALDARA VALPOLICELLA RIPASSO SUPERIORE 2022 DOC, sustainable This is a solid estate, reliable and at times exciting. Wines of a traditional style, always striking an admirable pose of eminent drinkability. Camphor, strawberry, a hint of sassafras and just-detectible older wood. Avoids the mocha and excessive heaviness of so many Ripassos, reminding me of a riper pinot rather than a quasi Amarone. Delicious. Drink or hold. Score: 93 (Ned Goodwin, MW, jamessuckling.com, March 27, 2024) Medium-bodied & Fruity 16090 (XD) 750 ml $22.95 2

RENIERI RE DI RENIERI 2021 IGT Toscana A tight and structured Bordeaux-inspired blend with cedar, sage and hints of rosemary and currants. Medium-bodied with refined tannins that are polished and chewy at the same time. This will need three or four years to come around. 60% merlot, 30% cabernet sauvignon and the rest cabernet franc and petit verdot. From organically grown grapes. Best after 2027. Score: 95 (james suckling.com, July 2, 2024) Medium-bodied & Fruity 104653 (XD) 750 ml $61.95 3 Online & Flagship Exclusive 4 Organic product

FLAVS VALPOLICELLA SUPERIORE 2023 DOC

SCARÀNTO CHIANTI 2022 DOCG (Riolite)

A fruity nose of balsamic, mint, blood oranges and red currants. Light- to medium-bodied, it shows peppery flavors, crisp acidity and light but chalky tannins. Drink now. Score: 91 (jamessuckling.com, Feb. 27, 2025) Light-bodied & Fruity 45330 (XD) 750 ml $23.95 1

Made from 85% Sangiovese and 15% Merlot. Ripe dark fruit and vanilla tones, with a mineral underpinning. Firm and long, with a lifted, fresh, food-friendly acidity. Pair with roasted meats or grilled sausages. Medium-bodied & Fruity 13454 (XD) 750 ml $16.95 2

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