Vintages New Release Collection – December 6, 2025

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

ITALY – WHITE WINE CONT’D FRIULI JERMANN CHARDONNAY 2024 IGT Venezia Giulia

PUGLIA TORMARESCA CHARDONNAY 2024 IGT Puglia

The sunny Mediterranean region of Puglia can produce Chardonnay ranging from crisp and elegant to ripe and rich, depending on harvest times and choices in the winery. This wine was forged in stainless steel and has a foot in each camp, with juicy peach and mango fruit balanced by zippy acidity, crunchy green apple and floral notes. Full-bodied & Rich 968446 (XD) 750 ml $18.95 1

A floral and varietal chardonnay with stone fruit, sage, herbs and citrus on the nose. Long, chewy acidity with lemon zest flavors, a light body and a lean yet polished finish. Drink now. Score: 91 (jamessuckling.com, July 22, 2025) Full-bodied & Rich 12811 (XD) 750 ml $53.95 1 Online & Flagship Exclusive

SICILY DONNAFUGATA BEN RYÉ PASSITO DI PANTELLERIA 2022 DOC, sustainable 100% Zibibbo. Ravishing sun ripened peach, bitter orange zest and dried fig aromatics imbued with luxurious florals that shine through the unctuous texture and wonderful caress of refreshing acidity. Thoroughly absorbing and rich with an unwavering length. Platinum. Score: 97 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 324723 (S) 375 ml $54.95 2 ITALY – RED WINE PIEDMONT MARCHESI DI BAROLO DEL COMUNE BAROLO 2019 DOCG ... aromas of raspberry liqueur, sweet sage, pressed roses, and sweet soil. It’s a lovely medium-bodied wine, with a floral touch that floats across the palate along with evenly balanced, refreshing acidity, fine, ripe tannins, and a clean, tapered finish. This very charming wine is hard to resist now, but it will mature slowly over the next 8-10 years. Maturity: 2024 2034. Score: 93 (Audrey Frick, jebdunnuck.com, May 13, 2024) Full-bodied & Firm 399725 (XD) 750 ml $85.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive

JERMANN VINNAE RIBOLLA GIALLA 2024 IGT Venezia Giulia An intense and perfumed wine with chamomile, orange blossom, white pepper, sage, winter melon and lychee aromas. Light-bodied, it shows delicacy, crisp acidity and a lean palate, yet it’s lavish and savory. Drink now. Score: 92 (jamessuckling.com, July 22, 2025) Aromatic & Flavourful 29101 (XD) 750 ml $51.95 1 Online & Flagship Exclusive

PITARS FRIULANO SAN CRISTOFORO 2023 DOC Friuli Grave Delicacy and some complexity. The nose shows notes of glue, smoke, ferns, sage and Mirabelle plums. A silky texture with a medium body, an apricot core, good length and refreshing acidity. Drink now. Score: 90 (jamessuckling.com, Sept. 12, 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 17700 (XD) 750 ml $17.95 1

60 VINTAGES SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2025