Vintages New Release Collection – August 29, 2026
THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION
ITALY RED WINE CONT’D PIEDMONT ENRICO SERAFINO SANAVENTO BARBARESCO DOCG
SICILY DUCA DI SALAPARUTA LAVICO ETNA ROSSO DOC
Earthy and clayey aromas introduce some red fruit scents, then a vertical and poised palate of spicy raspberry and strawberry. Light on its feet and with appealing texture and bright acidity, this is a delicious wine to enjoy with or without food. 100% Nerello Mascalese from Etna’s north slope aged partially in concrete and partially in French oak for 12 months. Drinking window: 2024 2028. Score: 91 (James Button, decanter.com, Sept. 11, 2024) Medium-bodied & Fruity 51699 (XD) 750 ml $23.95 2 TERRE DEI MITI ETNA ROSSO DOC Subtle aromas of orange blossoms with cherries, strawberries and violets follow through to a medium body, fine tannins and a long, beautiful finish. Crunchy at the end. A refined Etna red for today. Drink or hold. Score: 94 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, June 6, 2025) Medium-bodied & Fruity 51696 (XD) 750 ml $25.95 2 Featured in Book Club TUSCANY BORGO SCOPETO VIGNA MISCIANO RISERVA CHIANTI CLASSICO DOCG A restrained wine with aromas of red cherries, red currants, lemon leaves, fresh violets and cherry pits. The forthright palate is refined, with a medium body, velvety tannins and crisp acidity. Well integrated and persistent. Drink or hold. Score: 94 (Aldo Fiordelli, jamessuckling. com, March 13, 2025) Medium-bodied & Fruity 36331 (XD) 750 ml $35.95 2
Barbaresco is made from Piedmont’s signature grape, Nebbiolo, which is the same variety used to make Barolo. From the record-breakingly hot and dry 2022 vintage, this wine comes from a winemaking family with over 140 years in the biz and showcases pressed rose petals, smoked nutmeg, leather and sun-dried plums. Savour now through 2032 with grilled steaks or roast meats. Full-bodied & Firm 157347 (XD) 750 ml $39.95 2
PIO CESARE LANGHE NEBBIOLO DOC A fresh and floral wine with aromas of strawberries, red cherries, licorice and a hint of smoke. Sweet fruit on the palate, crisp and tight, with a medium to full body and a balanced finish. Drink or hold. Score: 92 (Aldo Fiordelli, jamessuckling.com, Jan. 14, 2026) Full-bodied & Firm 32491 (XD) 750 ml $46.95 2
SAN SILVESTRO PATRES BAROLO DOCG Restrained and mineral with dried flowers, wild herbs, crushed stones and subtle red berries. The medium-bodied palate is taut and chalky with focused acidity and a dry, linear finish. Clean and balanced. Drink or hold. Score: 91 (Andrii Stetsiuk, jamessuckling.com, Aug. 11, 2025) Medium-bodied & Fruity 377986 (XD) 750 ml $37.95 2
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