Vintages New Release Collection – July 5, 2025

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

ITALY – RED WINE CONT’D BASILICATA PIANO DEL CERRO AGLIANICO DEL VULTURE 2021 DOC (Vigneti del Vulture) Named for the extinct volcano Monte Vulture, Aglianico del Vulture has volcanic soils and is renowned for its rich, powerful, tannic wines. This one is big, generous and ageable, with ripe dark fruit, pepper, herbs, spicy oak, and an ashy/flinty minerality. Pair it with grilled steak, spicy barbecued sausages or grilled eggplant. Drink through 2029+. [Mundus Vini did not include a tasting note.] Score: Gold (Mundus Vini, 2025) Full-bodied & Firm 17570 (XD) 750 mL $31.95 2 PIEDMONT MARZIANO ABBONA I DUE RICU 2021 DOC Langhe Rosso This wine comprises Nebbiolo, Barbera and Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir), each vinified and matured separately before the final blend is assembled. It’s ripe and bold, with bright red fruit, earth, forest floor, chocolate, and a touch of spice. The Barbera brings freshness and lift, while the tannins of the Nebbiolo gain a nuanced elegance from the Pinot

SICILY TENUTE ORESTIADI IL ROSSO DI LUDOVICO RISERVA 2019 DOC Sicilia

Made from Nero d’Avola and Cabernet Sauvignon all picked by hand, this wine is matured first in stainless steel for 4-6 months and then French oak barriques for a further 16-18 months. Rich yet elegant, it offers smoky dark fruit and savoury spices. [Luca Maroni tasting note not available.] Score: 94 (lucamaroni.com, July 31, 2024) Full-bodied & Smooth 388645 (D) 750 mL $21.95 2 Featured in Mediterranean Season

TUSCANY CAPARZO SANGIOVESE 2022 IGT Toscana

This is aromatic, with notes of cherries, dried raspberries, dried oranges, violets and stony minerality. Fresh and lively on the palate, with a medium body and juicy acidity. Tense and crunchy with fine, integrated tannins. Poised and ready to drink. Drink now. Score: 91 (jamessuckling.com, July 22, 2024) Medium-bodied & Fruity 44090 (D) 750 mL $17.95 1

Noir. A thrill for the grill. Medium-bodied & Fruity 638338

(XD) 750 mL $21.95 2

CASTELGREVE RISERVA CHIANTI CLASSICO 2020 DOCG, sustainable

SAN SILVESTRO PATRES BAROLO 2020 DOCG Sour cherry, orange rind, dried flower and walnut aromas to this full-bodied Barolo. The tannins are firm yet ripe and nicely integrated already. Drink or hold [through 2040+]. Score: 91 (jamessuckling.

This red starts out fleshy and round, then the vivid acidity cuts through, focusing the flavors of cherry, strawberry and rose hip. Sweet spice and black pepper notes add detail as this cruises to the long finish. Sangiovese and Merlot. Best from 2026 through 2037. [Decant for one hour to enjoy tonight.] Score: 92 (Bruce Sanderson, winespectator.com, Oct. 15, 2024) Medium-bodied & Fruity 344416 (XD) 750 mL $23.95 2

com, July 5, 2024) Full-bodied & Firm 377986

(XD) 750 mL $37.95 2

40 VINTAGES SATURDAY, JULY 5, 2025