Vintages New Release Collection – December 6, 2025

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PUGLIA PAPALE LINEA ORO PRIMITIVO DI MANDURIA 2021 DOP (Varvaglione)

ROCCHE DEI MANZONI BAROLO 2021 DOCG

A very fruity wine full of ripeness, with red cherry, passion fruit and blood orange aromas. On the palate it’s velvety and relaxed, with ripe tannins and crisp acidity keeping everything in balance. Tight yet sticky finish. Drink or hold. Score: 92 (james suckling.com, April 17, 2025) Full-bodied & Firm 47089 (XD) 750 ml $99.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive

This rich, broad Primitivo shows black cherry, cassis, dark raspberry, plum, chocolate, spice, tar and smoke. It’s an intense wine, but one that doesn’t overstep, showing good balance, structure and authenticity. Pair it with barbecued ribs, a mild chicken curry, or smoked tofu steaks. It will drink through 2029+. [Luca Maroni tasting note not available.] Score: 98 (lucamaroni.com, March 9, 2024) Full-bodied & Smooth 261784 (D) 750 ml $28.95 2

VARVAGLIONE SUSUMANIELLO 2023 IGP Salento

SAN BIAGIO SORANO BAROLO 2016 DOCG Dried and fresh red fruit, orange, and cinnamon stick spice with balanced acidity, integrated tannins, and a lingering, elegant finish. Score: 96 (Sommeliers Choice Awards, 2024) Full-bodied & Firm 13644 (XD) 750 ml $59.95 2 Featured in ’Tis Your Season

The Susumaniello grape is practically exclusive to the Italian region of Puglia. Since 2003, it’s been included in the list of varieties approved by that region for cultivation. This impressive example showcases ripe red fruit, spices, soaring evergreen notes and a persistent finish. It’ll pair well with traditional Puglian orecchiette and broccoli rabe, or pork chops in an herbed tomato sauce. Full-bodied & Smooth 46057 (XD) 750 ml $23.95 2

VIETTI PERBACCO NEBBIOLO 2022 DOC Langhe Some fruit from Roncaglie goes into this wine, along with tidbits from other scattered Barolo vineyards. Aged for two years in large oak barrel, the Vietti 2022 Langhe Nebbiolo Perbacco is not too far off from tasting and smelling like a full-fledged Barbaresco, or even a Barolo for that matter, since it does technically have the DNA of both. The fruit is delivered with fresh, vertical intensity, and the wine’s texture is firm and tensile. I like this vintage more than I thought I would. Drink date: 2025-2032. Score: 93 (Monica Larner, robertparker.com, Jan. 30, 2025) Full-bodied & Firm 15087 (XD) 750 ml $42.95 2

SICILY COLOMBA BIANCA RESILIENCE PERRICONE 2023 DOC Sicilia

Dark ruby purple, clear. Aromas of sugared forest fruits, candy floss, cream, fine floral aftertaste. Juicy, accessible on the palate, with fine tannins and clear cherry fruit, pleasing. Score: 91 (Othmar Kiem & Simon Staffler, falstaff.com, March 14, 2025) Full-bodied & Firm 32685 (XD) 750 ml $22.95 2

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