Vintages New Release Collection – May 10, 2025

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

ITALY – WHITE WINE PIEDMONT VILLA SPARINA GAVI DI GAVI 2023 DOCG The Villa Sparina Gavi di Gavi 2023 shows citrus, peach, pear, sweet herbs, delicate spice, and a noted minerality. Crisp, refreshing and racy. Pair with seafood or a vegan pesto pasta. Light & Crisp 541854 (XD) 750 mL $22.95 1

VENETO BERTANI SEREOLE SOAVE CLASSICO 2023 DOC Offering some lime and lemon pulp with broom flowers, this is fairly neutral yet lightly mineral on the nose. Light-bodied, crisp and long with malic acid providing a tight, slightly fierce finish. Very savory. Drink now. Score: 90 (jamessuckling.com, May 21, 2024) Light & Crisp 13359 (D) 750 mL $19.95 1

SICILY RAPITALÀ VIGNA CASALJ ALCAMO CLASSICO 2022 DOC 100% Catarratto Lucido. Steel and large barrels for 3 months. Brilliant straw yellow. Fruity white peach and wildflower floral aromas, citrus notes, slight fresh almond, very classic. Flavorful, agile mouthfeel with fruity returns, saline in the finish. Pleasant and nice drinkability. [Drink through 2027.] Score: 93 (Daniele Cernilli, doctorwine.it, May 7, 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 39654 (XD) 750 mL $21.95 2 4 Organic product

SANTI SORTESELE PINOT GRIGIO 2024 DOC Valdadige In the Trentino dialect, “sortesele” means “small parts of the vineyard” and references the ancient practice in which heirs to a property drew lots to claim parcels of the vineyard. This balanced, refreshing sipper is fresh and crisp, with hints of green apple and white flowers. It will be great with seafood or a creamy vegetable risotto. Light & Crisp 17366 (XD) 750 mL $18.95 1

TUSCANY BARBANERA INBIANCO SANGIOVESE 2024 IGT Toscana

ITALY – RED WINE BASILICATA D’ANGELO AGLIANICO DEL VULTURE 2020 DOC A harmonious, medium- to full-bodied red, with sculpted tannins that are silky and well-meshed with flavors of ripe cherry and raspberry fruit, ground cardamom and white pepper, tea rose and mineral. Drink now through 2029. Smart Buys. Score: 91 (Alison Napjus, winespectator.com, Oct. 15, 2023) Full-bodied & Firm 971689 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 2

This aromatically complex white wine is a unique take on Sangiovese, which is the famed red wine grape of Tuscany. The juice sees no skin contact after pressing, thus no colour, tannin or additional flavour components are introduced. The result is a floral, rich, fresh wine, with tangy orange citrus, subtle dark cherry and mineral. [Luca Maroni tasting note not available.] Score: 96 (lucamaroni.com, Jan. 10, 2025) Aromatic & Flavourful 31165 (D) 750 mL $15.95 2

36 VINTAGES SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2025