Vintages New Release Collection – October 25, 2025

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SPAIN – WHITE WINE

TOMMASI FIORATO RECIOTO DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO 2021 DOCG This wine is quite intense and poised, with lifted florals, dried and baked fruit, chocolate, candied fruit, and a pleasant tea character. It was aged for one year in Slavonian oak and will develop into the mid-2030s. Full-bodied & Smooth 36236 (S) 375 ml $39.95 2

CUNE BLANCO RESERVA 2020 DOCa Rioja, vegan

... from vines planted in Torremontalvo in 1973 at 400 meters in altitude. The full clusters were pressed and the juice let to settle, then it fermented in concrete, oak vats and barrels and was kept with lees and had bâtonnage. It matured in oak for 18 months ... It has a creamy nose with notes of spices and smoke; it’s classical old-style Rioja white, with the influence from the élevage. The palate is balanced and fresh, with clean flavors. Drink date: 2024-2029. Score: 92+ (Luis Gutiérrez, robert parker.com, Feb. 29, 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 22446 (XD) 750 ml $27.85 2

SPAIN – RED WINE

CLOS BALTASAR GARNACHA 2021 DO Calatayud, vegan (San Alejandro)

PORTUGAL – RED WINE

GANDARADA 2022 DOC Dão, vegan (Boas Quintas)

... from two old vineyards – Matallana in the village of Atea on red schist soils at 950 meters in altitude and Buitrón in Acered on clay and quartzite soils at 1,000 meters above sea level. It fermented with 40% full clusters and the rest uncrushed grapes in concrete vats and matured in a combination of concrete eggs and 3,000-liter oak foudre for 10 months. This is still a little oaky but less so than last time, and it has a medium to full-bodied palate, a juicy mouthfeel, abundant, fine-grained tannins and a spicy finish. Drink date: 2023-2028. Score: 92 (Luis Gutiérrez, robertparker.com, May 31, 2023) Full-bodied & Smooth 22444 (XD) 750 ml $24.95 2

35% Touriga Nacional, 35% Alfrocheiro, 30% Tinta Roriz. Minty nose with aromas of cassis, strawberry, dark cherry and earthy undertones. Fruit driven palate, generous, with a lingering finish. Score: 90 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2024) Full-bodied & Firm 25447 (D) 750 ml $14.95 2

ROMANIA – WHITE WINE

MARQUÉS DE CÁCERES GRAN RESERVA 2018 DOCa Rioja, vegan

COTNARI GRASA DE COTNARI 2023 DOC Cotnari The Romanian variety Grasa is capable of producing dry and semi-sweet styles. A true gem, it’s found only in Romania, and even there only approximately 450 hectares are planted. These are ripe, round wines with suggestions of walnut, almond and apricot. They are notably balanced and vibrant. This botrytis-affected wine will be ideal with nuts, dried fruit, or blue-veined cheeses. Aromatic & Flavourful 73205 (MS) 750 ml $13.95 1

(Translated from the Spanish): Picota cherry colour with a ruby tone. Elegant and subtle in the nose, aromas of ripe and dried fruit (plum, blueberry), dried apricots, cardamom, cloves, leather, pepper, pencil lead, toffee, cigar ash, fallen leaves, infusions... Wine with great tension, well-structured, enveloping, notable fruit notes, smoky, and persistent retronasal aroma. Score: 97 ( Guía de Vinos Gourmets , 2025) Medium-bodied & Fruity 976670 (XD) 750 ml $30.95 3

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