Vintages New Release Collection –June 7, 2025

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

ITALY – RED WINE CONT’D UMBRIA LUNGAROTTI RUBESCO SANGIOVESE/COLORINO 2021 DOC Rosso di Torgiano (Cantine Giorgio Lungarotti)

PORTUGAL – RED WINE

PERIQUITA RESERVA 2023 Vinho Regional da Península de Setúbal, sustainable (José Maria da Fonseca) Periquita was Portugal’s first dry red wine, appearing in 1850. This Reserva is a blend of Castelão, Touriga Nacional and Touriga Francesa and has long been one of the most popular and reliable of Portuguese reds. Ripe and fresh with intense fruit, wild berry, pepper, smoke and coffee notes, it will be enjoyable through 2030. Medium-bodied & Fruity 488007 (XD) 750 mL $18.95 2

Elegant and complex, with bold black fruit, pepper, cinnamon and tobacco over a savoury herbaceous underbelly. [Luca Maroni tasting note not available.] Score: 96 (lucamaroni.com, June 26, 2023) Medium-bodied & Fruity 368548 (XD) 750 mL $20.95 1

ITALY – ROSÉ WINE ALTO ADIGE-TRENTINO FIRMIAN FILDIROSE PINOT GRIGIO ROSÉ 2024 IGT Vigneti delle Dolomiti

ROMANIA – WHITE WINE SELECTIE DE TAMAIOASA DEMISEC ROMANEASCA/ FRANCUSA 2023 DOC Cotnari

Although classified as a white grape, Pinot Grigio typically yields wines with a pinkish hue when the juice is given sufficient contact with the skins. This PG is left in contact with the skins for over eight hours, resulting in a colourful wine that showcases pink grapefruit, red berry, fresh flower and mineral tones. Easygoing & Fruity 43977 (XD) 750 mL $17.95 1 Featured in Think Pink

Engaging aromas of wildflowers follow through on the citrus-led palate, with some additional complexity from lifted herbal tones that lean to the mint side of the spectrum. This is an expressive wine with a friendly personality and a delicate hint of sweetness. Perfect for patio dining with finger foods or grilled fare. Drink through 2027+. Light & Crisp 41373 (XD) 750 mL $16.95 2

SICILY CARUSO & MININI FRAPPO FRAPPATO ROSÉ 2024 IGP Terre Siciliane, sustainable

SPAIN – WHITE WINE

MARQUÉS DE RISCAL SAUVIGNON BLANC 2024 DO Rueda

The distinctive design of each Caruso & Minini label is the result of a collaboration between the winery and the Zanzara Lab, which is an NGO based in Turin that promotes the social inclusion of people with disabilities. Made from Frappato grapes harvested by hand on a hinterland hillside in western Sicily, this effortlessly elegant pink wine delivers bright strawberry and cherry fruit. Easygoing & Fruity 43979 (XD) 750 mL $18.95 1 Featured in Think Pink 4 Organic product

Marqués de Riscal’s vineyards have been certified organic since the 2018 vintage. This complex, lively wine has generous citrus, pineapple and melon notes, with notable lifted herbs and fresh- cut grass. Pair this ripe, characterful white with eggplant lasagna or seafood. Aromatic & Flavourful 33388 (XD) 750 mL $21.95 2 4 Organic product

38 VINTAGES SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2025