Vintages New Release Collection – June 21, 2025

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TUSCANY ALÌE AMMIRAGLIA ROSÉ 2024

TEDESCHI ANSARI AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA 2019 DOCG, sustainable The 2019 Amarone della Valpolicella Ansari takes its time in the glass, initially darkly floral with an herbal tinge. Coaxing brings about an attractive blend of wild berries, violets and crushed stone. Silky and refined, this impresses with its perfect balance of ripe red and blue fruits offset by salty minerals and savory spice. Brisk acidity maintains a wonderfully fresh persona as the 2019 tapers off structured and long. Grippy tannins linger, and the mouth is left watering for more. Drinking window: 2026-2040. Score: 95 (Eric Guido, vinous.com, Feb. 29, 2024) Full-bodied & Smooth 16103 (D) 750 mL $59.95 3 ITALY – ROSÉ WINE SICILY DONNAFUGATA DOLCE & GABBANA ROSA ROSÉ 2024 DOC Sicilia, sustainable The iconic Donnafugata has been instrumental in establishing Sicily as a serious force in premium- quality wine, and Dolce & Gabbana are Italian fashion royalty. Together, they’re applying their precision and innovative approach to create exciting cele- brations of Italian excellence. This blend of Nerello Mascalese and the ancient variety Nocera is fresh and juicy, with strawberry, peach, citrus and mineral notes. Easygoing & Fruity 25860 (XD) 750 mL $49.95 1

IGT Toscana (Frescobaldi) From the renowned Frescobaldi family, whose winemaking legacy exceeds a whopping 700 years, this elegant pink wine is named for a charming sea nymph from Greek mythology. The wine is a blend of Syrah with Vermentino and offers citrus, peach, wild herb and floral notes, with beautiful freshness and harmony. Medium-bodied & Dry 527788 (XD) 750 mL $23.95 2

PORTUGAL – WHITE WINE

QUINTA DO CARDO 2023 DOC Beira Interior

This white wine from Quinta Do Cardo is made with indigenous grape variety siria, also known as roupeiro in Alentejo. It is distinctly salty and delicately fleshy, with refreshing acids. There is a simple, unaffected charm, purity, and directness here that I enjoy. Assorted citrus fruit and tart orchard fruit notes linger on the finish. I would enjoy this wine in its youth. Tasted April 2024. Score: 90 (Megha Jandhyala, winealign.com) Aromatic & Flavourful 42071 (XD) 750 mL $16.95 2 Featured in Chilled Out 4 Organic product

PORTUGAL – RED WINE

TRENTINO ALBINO ARMANI ROSÉ 2024 DOC Valdadige, sustainable

COTA 700 COLHEITA 2022 DOC Dão

This wine is sourced from vines grown in the mountainous foothills of southern Adige Valley, where the harsh mountain climate is moderated by the influence of nearby Lake Garda. A blend of red grapes, it’s matured in stainless steel and shows delicate floral notes, with wild strawberry, black- currant, and a noted minerality. A great sipping wine that will also be fantastic with barbecued pizza. Easygoing & Fruity 19852 (XD) 750 mL $15.95 1

This elegant red blend comprises Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo) and Alfrocheiro sourced from vines grown in granite soils. It was aged in stainless steel to preserve the fresh character of the fruit. Rich and perfumed, it evokes ripe mulberry, blackberry, and evergreen forest. Pair it with grilled sausages, chicken or duck. Medium-bodied & Fruity 41901 (XD) 750 mL $16.95 2

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