Vintages New Release Collection – August 2, 2025

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CARPINETO RISERVA CHIANTI CLASSICO 2019 DOCG

VILLA CERNA PRIMOCOLLE CHIANTI CLASSICO 2021 DOCG (Famiglia Cecchi)

This red starts out supple, revealing cherry, black- berry, violet and spice flavors. There’s a line of dusty tannins underneath, yet this is balanced and long in the end. Best from 2025 through 2039. Score: 92 (Bruce Sanderson, winespectator.com, Oct. 31, 2023) Full-bodied & Firm 47118 (XD) 750 ml $31.95 2

Harmonious and supple in texture, this red offers cherry, raspberry, floral and mineral flavors. An elegant version, with finely wrought tannins and a long, refreshing finish. Sangiovese and Colorino. Drink now through 2036. Score: 92 (Bruce Sanderson, winespectator.com, Oct. 15, 2024) Medium-bodied & Fruity 573501 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2

VENETO LUCIANO ARDUINI FONTANA DEL FONGO VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO 2022 DOC A blend of 50% Corvina, 30% Corvinone and 20% Rondinella that offers up a classically bright expression. Straightforward and to the point, this is textbook Valpolicella Classico. A lithe, fruity wine perfect for barbecued mushroom burgers, grilled ribs, or grilled veggie skewers. [Luca Maroni tasting note not available.] Score: 95 (lucamaroni.com, July 3, 2023) Medium-bodied & Fruity 121731 (XD) 750 ml $20.95 2

NESIOS CABERNET SAUVIGNON/ MERLOT 2022 IGT Toscana

This 50/50 split of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot is engaging, evocative and balanced. There’s real character and structure, with generous dark fruit, cherry, plum, oak spice and chocolate tones wrapped up in an elegant, silky package. This will be superb with virtually anything you serve it with. For fun, try it with a barbecued meat or veggie pizza. [Luca Maroni tasting note not available.] Score: 98 (lucamaroni.com, Aug. 1, 2024) Full-bodied & Smooth 44229 (XD) 750 ml $21.95 2 SCARANTO GOVERNO ALL’USO 2023 IGT Toscana (Riolite) The governo technique dates back about 300 years and is rarely used today. It involves setting aside select grapes during the harvest, which are dried and pressed. Their unfermented juice is added to the young wine, restarting the fermentation process and creating greater depth, complexity and charac- ter. This wine has all that, plus ripe dark fruit and chocolate tones. [Luca Maroni tasting note not available.] Score: 99 (lucamaroni.com, Sept. 3, 2024) Medium-bodied & Fruity 540914 (M) 750 ml $16.95 1

PORTUGAL – WHITE WINE

AVELEDA SOLOS DE XISTO ALVARINHO 2022 Vinho Verde, vegan

The schist soil gives its name to this fine wine. It has intense citrus and white fruits, shot through with minerality. A rich wine, dense and with a texture that will allow it to age. Drink from 2025. Score: 93 (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast , March 1, 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 35465 (XD) 750 ml $24.95 2

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