Vintages New Release Collection – September 26, 2026

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

ITALY ” WHITE WINE TUSCANY AQUILAIA VERMENTINO

TRAVAGLINI GATTINARA DOCG

Travaglini’s 2022 Gattinara is such a classy, polished wine. Sweet macerated cherry, pine, blood orange, spice and new leather are all lifted in the glass. Silky tannins wrap it all up in style. This is a very sexy wine from Travaglini. All the elements are so well balanced. What a total delight. Drinking window: 2027-2042. Score: 93 (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, Feb. 17, 2026) Full-bodied & Firm 713354 (XD) 750 ml $39.95 3

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DOC Maremma Toscana A savory nose of grapefruit, orange sorbet and limes. Medium-bodied with zesty acidity and a silky texture. The palate ošers a hint of citrus peel and a zesty finish. Drink now. Score: 91 (jamessuckling.com, June 15, 2026) Aromatic & Flavourful 49632 (XD) 750 ml $21.95 1

VENETO TEDESCHI GA.RY

SICILY FIRRIATO SANTAGOSTINO TH ANNIVERSARY BAGLIO SORÌA DOC Sicilia

IGT Veneto Bianco The 2023 Bianco Gary mixes crushed rocks and flint with lime-infused nectarines to create its enticing bouquet. It sweeps across the palate with saline-infused orchard fruits and sour citrus tones propelled by zesty acidity. The finish is lipsmacking in length with saline saturation as hints of citrus pucker the cheeks. A total pleasure to taste. Drinking window: 2025-2028. Score: 93 (Eric Guido, vinous.com, Sept. 25, 2025) Light & Crisp 50568 (XD) 750 ml $29.95 2

The nose opens tangy and tart, with tea leaves and cranberries, then delicate aromas of citrus blossom and vanilla bean make themselves known. Blood oranges and cherries define the palate, while taut tannins provide structure. Best Buy. Score: 92 (Danielle Callegari, Wine

Enthusiast , May 1, 2026) Full-bodied & Smooth 291369 (XD) 750 ml

$24.95 2

ITALY ” RED WINE PIEDMONT LA PIEVE BAROLO DOCG

TUSCANY ANTINORI PIAN DELLE VIGNE BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO DOCG, sustainable The nose opens with salted dark chocolate, Luxardo cherries, pomegranate syrup and espresso, then aromas of new leather and crushed rocks emerge. The palate is full of bitter chocolate and sweet and tart berries, and has a gleaming knife’s edge of metallic tang. Refined tannins and lots of acid. Score: 95 (Danielle Callegari, Wine Enthusiast , Oct. 1, 2025) Full-bodied & Firm 651141 (XD) 750 ml $82.95 2

... an intricate nose of macerated sour cherry, dried rose hip and wild fennel pollen, layered with enticing notes of tar, worn leather and a thread of woodsmoke that signals the wine’s 26 months in barrel. The palate is structured yet seductive, with the hallmark firm, grippy tannins of Nebbiolo softened by age and given life by Barolo’s soaring natural acidity, carrying through to a long, earthy finish with notes of iron and dried fig ... Drink date: 2026-2035. Score: 93 (nataliemaclean.com, May 16, 2026) Full-bodied & Firm 213132 (XD) 750 ml $52.95 2 Featured in Beyond Cabernet

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