Vintages New Release – September 13, 2025

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SICILY COLOMBA BIANCA VITESE NERO D’AVOLA 2023 DOC Sicilia

CA’VIOLA SOTTOCASTELLO DI NOVELLO BAROLO 2020 DOCG

This is fantastic, with great energy and freshness that gives an abundance of freshly cut flowers, raspberries and dried mushrooms. Medium-bodied with refined tannins that run the length of the wine and give texture and focus. A harmonious and vivid young 2020. Perhaps the best ever from here? Drink in two or three years. Try after 2027. Score: 97 (jamessuckling.com, Aug. 16, 2024) Full-bodied & Firm 14762 (XD) 750 ml $79.95 3 Online & Flagship Exclusive

The Sicilian Nero d’Avola grape offers bold dark fruit flavour layered over an earthy, herbaceous core. These wines are easy on the palate, with soft tannins and a long, satisfying finish. This will be fabulous for the cellar or served tonight with involtini di manzo (Sicilian meat rolls). Full-bodied & Smooth 36528 (XD) 750 ml $17.95 2 4 Organic product

TUSCANY BRANCAIA N°2 2022 DOC Maremma Toscana

PIO CESARE BAROLO 2021 DOCG

This is very powerful and structured, with aromas of black truffles, graphite and hints of dried thyme and cedar. Medium- to full-bodied and chewy yet polished. Hints of terra cotta and dark fruit. The finish goes on and on. March 2024 release. Best after 2028. Score: 96 (jamessuckling.com, Aug. 16, 2024) Full-bodied & Firm 736587 (XD) 750 ml $99.95 3

The 2022 No. 2 is packed with blackberry, choco late, cloves, licorice and espresso. This friendly, racy Maremma red has a ton to offer in the way of forward appeal. Soft contours wrap it all up nicely. Drinking window: 2024-2032. Score: 92 (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, July 11, 2024) Full-bodied & Firm 28451 (XD) 750 ml $33.95 2

TRAVAGLINI GATTINARA 2021 DOCG

A restrained and smoky wine with a lot of freshness, showing aromas of potpourri, wild strawberries, citrus leaves and stony minerality. Full-bodied, it shows the firmness of nebbiolo well balanced by fruit concentration, refreshing acidity and a savory finish. Precise and balanced. Drinkable now, but best from 2026. Score: 96 (jamessuckling.com, May 6, 2025) Full-bodied & Firm 713354 (XD) 750 ml $39.95 2

CARPINETO CHIANTI CLASSICO 2022 DOCG 90% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo. Rich nose with sweet oak and plummy fruit. Dense mouthfeel, with black cherry, dried mushrooms and savoury herbs. Score: 90 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2025) Medium-bodied & Fruity 356048 (XD) 750 ml $23.95 2

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