Vintages New Release – September 13, 2025

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GREECE – WHITE WINE

ITALY – WHITE WINE ABRUZZO FANTINI CALALENTA PECORINO 2024 IGP Terre d’Abruzzo A great summer wine ideal for sipping or pairing with salads or fish, this demonstrates great purity and freshness, with snappy lemon tones atop suggestions of melon, apple, and garden herbs. [Luca Maroni tasting note not available.] Score: 99 (lucamaroni.com, Oct. 19, 2024) Light & Crisp 36445 (XD) 750 ml $20.95 2

KTIMA KISSA PENTANEMI 2024 PGI Peloponnese

“Pentanemi” means “five winds” and is a blend of Malagousia and Savatiano grapes from two vineyards in the Peloponnese region. Fresh and harmonious, it offers ripe stone fruit along with lemon and lime peel. Pair with seafood or salty cheeses. [Mundus Vini did not include a tasting note.] Score: Gold (Mundus Vini, Spring Tasting 2025) Aromatic & Flavourful 44218 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 1

GREECE – RED WINE

ALTO ADIGE ELENA WALCH PINOT GRIGIO 2024 DOC Alto Adige This ripe, flavourful wine was vinified and matured in stainless steel, spending several months on the fine lees. It has notions of juicy pear, white pepper, mineral and sage. Pair with grilled fish or cheese fondue. Light & Crisp 17364 (XD) 750 ml $27.95 1

TSIMBIDI LA-LU-DI AGIORGITIKO 2022 PGI Peloponnese (Monemvasia) Lifted aromatics followed by a rich, bold palate, with plentiful black and red fruit and delicate spice tones. A perfect companion for pizza or hearty veggie stews. Full-bodied & Smooth 40445 (XD) 750 ml $22.95 2

MARCHE CASAL DI SERRA VECCHIE VIGNE VERDICCHIO DEI CASTELLI DI JESI CLASSICO SUPERIORE 2022 DOC (Umani Ronchi)

HUNGARY – RED WINE

IKON EVANGELISTA CABERNET FRANC 2022 Balatonboglár This Cabernet Franc spent 14 months in new oak barriques. Deeply flavourful, it offers dark fruit, spice and smoky notes and a long, sophisticated finish. Pour with beef goulash or stuffed peppers. Full-bodied & Firm 29720 (XD) 750 ml $22.95 2

A faint, zesty lift of fresh citrus oil sets the stage for an explosion of orchard fruits, crisp Macintosh apples and sweet Seckel pears. The flavors come alive with preserved lemon and a salty, mineral edge, like licking a rock. Tart, electric acidity keeps it zippy and refreshing, making this Verdicchio both lively and energetic. Score: 94 (Jeff Porter, Wine Enthusiast , July 1, 2025) Full-bodied & Rich 98111 (XD) 750 ml $27.95 2

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 VINTAGES 49