Vintages New Release Collection – March 21, 2026

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

ITALY ’ RED WINE CONT’D TUSCANY CAPARZO BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2020 DOCG A bright red with firm, integrated tannins that provide length and focus. It’s medium-bodied with citrus and berry character and excellent length. I like it now, but give it two or three years to show its full potential. Same quality as 2019? Best after 2027. Score: 95 (jamessuckling.com, Sept. 24, 2024) Full-bodied & Firm 579094 (XD) 750 ml $54.95 3 Featured in Hop To It

LORNANO COMMENDATOR ENRICO 2020 IGT Toscana A lush and dark wine full of depth, showing cassis, black cherries, macerated violets, wax and oak bark with meaty nuances. Full-bodied, warming and powerful, this has velvety tannins and refreshing lifted acidity. Sangiovese with small amount of cabernet sauvignon. Drink or hold. Score: 94 (Aldo Fiordelli, jamessuckling.com,

March 11, 2025) Full-bodied & Firm 211615 (XD) 750 ml

$39.95 2

VENETO VILLA GIRARDI BURE ALTO RIPASSO VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO SUPERIORE 2022 DOC This is a lithe, silky expression of ripasso-method Valpolicella Classico Superiore. It’s generous and complex, with blueberry, cherry, leather, chocolate, dried fruit, spice, and some lifted licorice tones. An underpinning of bright acidity keeps it all feeling fresh. A wine for mushroom risotto or lamb stew. Medium-bodied & Fruity 161844 (D) 750 ml $19.95 2

CARPINETO BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2020 DOCG

The nose is sweet and comforting, with aromas of vanilla, cherry blossom, wild strawberry and orange peel. The palate brings the more playful sweetness of cherries, strawberries and chocolate vanilla swirl, but a hot streak of acid and a spiced finish provide balance. [Drink into early 2040s+.] Score: 94 (Danielle Callegari, Wine Enthusiast , Sept. 1, 2025) Full-bodied & Firm 14857 (XD) 750 ml $69.95 3

PORTUGAL ’ WHITE WINE

I COLOMBI CHIANTI CLASSICO 2022 DOCG (Castello di Querceto)

ADEGAMAE DORY BRANCO 2024 IG Lisboa

A well-balanced, refined and delicious Chianti Classico. On the nose it expresses notes of dark cherries, dried thyme, roasted meat and sweet spices. It’s full-bodied with fine tannins. Focused, with plenty of drive and a velvety core of red berries and spices at the center. Lively and well composed, with a long, flavorful finish. Drink or hold. Score: 93 (jamessuckling.com, July 22, 2024) Full-bodied & Firm 48006 (XD) 750 ml $25.95 2 Featured as our Wine of the Month

AdegaMae combines local stars Viosinho, Arinto and Alvarinho with the international superstar Sauvignon Blanc to create a thoroughly engaging, delightful white blend. It’s generous and concen trated, with lifted aromatics and a zesty coastal acidity. This crisp, intense wine offers apricot, peach, citrus and tropical fruit, with underlying herbal tones. A great match for sushi. Light & Crisp 47862 (XD) 750 ml $17.95 2

48 VINTAGES SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2026