Vintages New Release Collection – May 9, 2026

SHOP IN STORE AND ON LCBO.COM SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026

PORTUGAL WHITE WINE

POGGIO AL TESORO MEDITERRA 2022 IGT Toscana, sustainable This is dark-fruited and chocolatey on the nose with hints of spices and moist earth. Structured and meaty on the dry, medium- to full-bodied palate with velvety, caressing tannins. Lingering and compact finish. Syrah, cabernet sauvignon and merlot. Drink or hold. Score: 94 (james suckling.com, July 26, 2024)

AVELEDA SOLOS DE GRANITO ALVARINHO 2024 DOC Vinho Verde, sustainable, vegan This intense yet elegant Vinho Verde is crafted from Alvarinho grapes harvested by hand. Floral and citrus with a gorgeous mineral undertone, it’ll pair beautifully with salt cod or shellfish. Aromatic & Flavourful 17514 (XD) 750 ml $24.95 1

Medium-bodied & Fruity 333567 (XD) 750 ml

$29.95 2

VENETO BRIGALDARA VALPOLICELLA RIPASSO SUPERIORE 2023 DOC

PORTUGAL ROSÉ WINE

RAVASQUEIRA COUTADA VELHA SIGNATURE ROSÉ 2025 Vinho Regional Alentejo, sustainable

The 2023 Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso blends savory herbs with spiced orange peels and crushed blackberries. Silky smooth, it soothes the palate with cooling acidity and ripe red and black fruits as saline minerals saturate toward the close. It finishes with a pleasantly chewy sensation, leaving tart blackberry and a hint of dark chocolate. Drinking window: 2026¥2032. Score: 92 (Eric Guido, vinous.com, Sept. 25, 2025)

Made from a blend of Portuguese and international grape varieties, this is the rosé cousin of the popular Coutada Velha Signature Red. It delivers fresh fruit and gentle earthy spice notes and pairs beautifully with petiscos (mixed appetizers) or fish cakes. Medium-bodied & Dry 49226 (XD) 750 ml $14.95 1

Medium-bodied & Fruity 16090 (XD) 750 ml

$22.95 2

SLOVENIA WHITE WINE PUKLAVEC & FRIENDS SAUVIGNON BLANC/ CHARDONNAY 2025 Podravska

CANTINE DI ORA AMICALE 2020 IGT Rosso Veneto, sustainable An intense and spicy wine with aromas of roasted black pepper, plummy fruit, blackberries and licorice. Medium-bodied with dense, velvety tannins, it’s chewy, refreshing and chocolaty in the well balanced finish. Drink or hold. Score: 91 (Aldo Fiordelli, jamessuckling.com, Feb. 7, 2025) Medium-bodied & Fruity 631093 (D) 750 ml $20.95 2

This fresh, vibrant white combines the aromatic lift of Sauvignon Blanc with the roundness of Chardonnay. Bursting with lively citrus, crunchy green apple, tropical fruit and floral notes, it’ll make a wonderful warm-weather sipper and pair well with green salads or pasta dishes topped with lemony grilled chicken or shrimp. Aromatic & Flavourful 49088 (XD) 750 ml $16.95 1

SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026 VINTAGES 37