Vintages New Release Collection – May 24, 2025

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

ITALY – RED WINE CONT’D CAMPANIA VESEVO ENSIS LIMITED RELEASE TAURASI 2016 DOCG (Fantini) Sourced from one of the oldest Aglianico vineyards in the world, this is a classic expression of the volcanic soils of Taurasi. Matured in French oak, it features wild berries, floral notes, tobacco, nutmeg, and a wonderfully complex minerality. Pair with slow-cooked beef ragout and truffles. Full-bodied & Smooth 41883 (XD) 750 mL $38.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive TUSCANY CARPINETO RISERVA VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO 2019 DOCG 90% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo. Bustling red berries and fragrant herbs ally with plump red liquorice; fresh and zesty with a bold yet refined tannic core and a long polished finish. Score: 95 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2023) Full-bodied & Firm 368910 (XD) 750 mL $34.95 2

GAJA CA’MARCANDA PROMIS 2022 IGP Toscana This wine combines Merlot, Syrah and Sangiovese fermented and matured separately for one year in oak. It’s poised, taut and inviting, with elegantly framed red and dark fruit and spice. A wine for grilled steak. Enjoy into the mid-2030s. Full-bodied & Smooth 174334 (XD) 750 mL $79.95 2

ISOLE E OLENA CEPPARELLO 2021 IGT Toscana In this vintage Cepparello shows very restrained notes of red cherries, dried violets and a lot of stony minerality. There is a meaty and savory character in depth. Overall very precise and integrated. Velvety tannins dominate the palate, showing a chalky texture, even dusty, with a full body, amazing concentration and very refreshing acidity. The finish is brightly focused on cherry pits. A good wine for the long haul. Possibly one of the best Cepparello ever. Best after 2031. Score: 99 (jamessuckling.com, July 2, 2024) Full-bodied & Firm 28768 (XD) 750 mL $195.95 3 PICCINI COLLEZIONE PRIVATA 2020 IGT Toscana A blend of 40% Merlot with 20% apiece of Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Syrah, this wine spent 12 months in a mix of oak barrels, barriques and tonneaux. Rich and complex, it showcases ripe plum and blackberry, chocolate and spices. [Luca Maroni tasting note not available.] Score: 99 (lucamaroni.com, Jan. 29, 2024) Full-bodied & Smooth 43861 (XD) 750 mL $21.95 2 Featured as our Wine of the Month

DIEVOLE PETRIGNANO CHIANTI CLASSICO 2019 DOCG

Petrignano is a new wine for Dievole, the result of the estate’s collaboration with Chilean soil specialist, Pedro Parra. It comes from a recently planted 15ha site between 300 and 330 metres above sea level, distinguished by an abundance of limestone near the surface. The nose is flinty and iron-speckled, giving way to sun-soaked wild berries. It balances the generous warmth of the south with freshness and long, chalky tannins, sneaking some vibrant acidity in there too. Drinking window: 2022-2028. Score: 91 (Michaela Morris, decanter.com, June 11, 2022) Full-bodied & Firm 39448 (XD) 750 mL $29.95 2 4 Organic product

48 VINTAGES SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2025