Vintages New Release Collection – October 11, 2025

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ITALY – RED WINE ABRUZZO IDI DI MARZO VULGARIS MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO 2022 DOC, sustainable, vegan Crafted from 100% Montepulciano and vinified in stainless steel, this bright, zippy wine has notions of dried cherry, citrus zest, licorice and herbs. It’ll impress through 2029. [Luca Maroni tasting note not available.] Score: 97 (lucamaroni.com, July 28, 2025) Medium-bodied & Fruity 23862 (XD) 750 ml $14.95 2 Featured in Inimitable Italy

VIETTI CASTIGLIONE BAROLO 2020 DOCG, vegan Racy and focused. I like the aromas of lavender, violet and white roses alongside strawberry, cranberry and stone. Medium body, with firm and fine tannins that are long and succulent. It’s fine and polished. Vegan. Needs three to four years to come together. Score: 94 (jamessuckling.com, Jan. 9, 2024) Medium-bodied & Fruity 703744 (XD) 750 ml $83.95 3 Online & Flagship Exclusive

PUGLIA TAGARO CINQUENOCI PRIMITIVO 2021 IGP Puglia Sweet spices and some dried fruit to the nose. Cloves, smoked herbs and vanilla, too. Tight and creamy tannins give structure to the medium- to full-bodied palate before a juicy, berry-fruit finish. Nicely drinkable. Drink or hold. Score: 92 (Zekun Shuai, jamessuckling.com, Feb. 6, 2023) Medium-bodied & Fruity 39121 (XD) 750 ml $18.95 2 Featured in Inimitable Italy

PIEDMONT ASCHERI BAROLO 2020 DOCG

This elegant red is light on its feet yet offers very present flavors of strawberry, cherry and rose hip, plus a touch of tar. Lacy in texture, with refined tannins and a lingering, juicy finish. Best from 2026 through 2040. Score: 91 (Bruce Sanderson, winespectator.com, Nov. 30, 2024) Full-bodied & Firm 496851 (XD) 750 ml $55.95 3 Featured in Inimitable Italy

TOMBACCO AZZURRA PUGLIA ROSSO 2021 IGT

BANFI L’ALTRA BARBERA D’ASTI 2022 DOCG, sustainable

A blend of 80% Primitivo with 20% Negroamaro, this offers layers of dark fruit, grilled herbs, cocoa spice and vanilla. Robust yet suave. [Berliner Wein Trophy did not include a tasting note.] Score: Gold (Berliner Wein Trophy, 2024) Full-bodied & Smooth 45720 (XD) 750 ml $29.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive

A polished red, sporting blackberry, boysenberry, pomegranate and almond flavors. Firms up on the moderately long finish, with a lightly chalky feel. Drink now through 2027. Score: 89 (Bruce Sanderson, winespectator.com, Nov. 15, 2024) Medium-bodied & Fruity 44713 (XD) 750 ml $23.95 2 Featured in Inimitable Italy

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2025 VINTAGES 57