Vintages New Release Collection – August 2, 2025

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

ITALY – WHITE WINE CONT’D TUSCANY FARNITO CHARDONNAY 2022

PUGLIA DUCA DI SARAGNANO NERO DI TROIA 2024 IGT Puglia (Barbanera)

IGT Toscana (Carpineto) This Chardonnay has impactful floral aromas followed by citrus, tropical fruit, lemon, pineapple, apricot, toast and vanilla flavours. Quite elegant, complex and charming, with a pleasing, long finish. A good option as a sipping wine, it will also pair nicely with grilled chicken or creamy vegetarian dishes. Full-bodied & Rich 35950 (XD) 750 ml $27.95 1 ITALY – RED WINE ABRUZZO TERRA D’ALIGI MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO 2023 DOC A consistent Montepulciano d’Abruzzo that delivers ripe red fruit and licorice complemented by sweet spice. Elegant and balanced with a long finish. A fun, easy to enjoy wine that will be great with hamburgers, gourmet sausages, rich pasta

Made from the Puglian grape variety Nero di Troia (a.k.a. Uva di Troia), this wine has quite a bit going on, with suggestions of dried herbs, olive, black- berry, black pepper, and a touch of tobacco. Great for grilled chicken breast or aged cheeses. [Luca Maroni tasting note not available.] Score: 97 (lucamaroni.com, March 12, 2025) Medium-bodied & Fruity 23034 (D) 750 ml $14.95 2

SARDINIA ASKOS CANNONAU DI SARDEGNA 2023 DOC From a northeast-facing vineyard planted in stony limestone soils, this is a lithe, juicy expression with plentiful red and blue fruit, clove, some wild herb, sage and mineral notes. Pair with grilled ribs or mushroom burgers. Drink through 2027. Medium-bodied & Fruity 36810 (XD) 750 ml $18.95 2

dishes or grilled steak. Medium-bodied & Fruity 981399 (XD) 750 ml

$15.95 2

TUSCANY AVIGNONESI CANTALORO 2020 IGT Toscana

PIEDMONT TENUTA ROCCA BAROLO 2020 DOCG

A wine made with everyday enjoyment in mind, this is inviting and accessible, with ripe blackberry, cherry, cocoa, and deft flourishes of tobacco and licorice. The long finish shows a lifted minty note. This blend of Merlot, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon will pair effortlessly with mushrooms, roasted vegetables or grilled meats. A no-miss wine with a broad appeal, it’s perfect for parties. Full-bodied & Smooth 36519 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2 4 Organic product

A sleek, taut red, displaying black cherry, black- berry, earth and wild herb flavors. Its structure is about the vibrant acidity as much as refined tannins, leaving this balanced and fresh. Best from 2027 through 2043. Score: 90 (Bruce Sanderson, winespectator.com, April 30, 2025) Full-bodied & Firm 395103 (XD) 750 ml $49.95 3

38 VINTAGES SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2025