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Villa Antinori Rosso Toscana — Tuscany 2023

First crafted in 1928, Villa Antinori Rosso Toscana is one of Italy’s most enduring and beloved Super Tuscans — a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah that reflects nearly a century of winemaking tradition from the Antinori family, whose history in Florentine winemaking dates back to 1385. Approachable, versatile, and consistently earning critical acclaim, it delivers the character and soul of Tuscany at an everyday price. The 2023 vintage earned 90 points from Wine Spectator and is drinking beautifully now through 2030.

The color is ruby red, intense and captivating. The nose offers dark fruit, tobacco, juniper berries, sweet spices, coffee, and hazelnuts. On the palate, it is mouth-filling and pleasantly sapid — smoky black cherry, black currant, and tobacco are framed by a layer of chalky tannins, lively freshness, and a persistent, fruit-driven finish.

Wine Spectator 90 — “Smoky, with aromas and flavors of sweet spices, black cherry, black currant and tobacco. A layer of chalky tannins lends support. Fresh, with fine length. Drink now through 2030.” (Vintage 2023). 

• Producer: Marchesi Antinori, Tuscany, Italy
• First Vintage: 1928
• Vintage: 2023
• Appellation: Toscana IGT
• Blend: Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
• Style: Super Tuscan
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Dark fruit, tobacco, juniper, sweet spice, coffee, hazelnut, black cherry, black currant, chalky tannins, persistent finish
• Cellar Potential: Drink now through 2030
• Best Paired With: Pappardelle with wild boar ragù, grilled lamb chops, Bistecca alla Fiorentina, aged Pecorino Toscano, Parmigiano-Reggiano

Nearly a century of Super Tuscan tradition, 90 points from Wine Spectator, and priced for every night of the week — Villa Antinori is the Tuscan classic that never disappoints.

Masciarelli Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2024

Masciarelli is one of Abruzzo’s most celebrated and influential estates, founded by the visionary Gianni Masciarelli in 1981 and today guided by his daughter Marina Cvetič. From their base in San Martino sulla Marrucina, the estate has done more than perhaps any other producer to elevate the reputation of Abruzzo on the world stage — proving that this rugged, sun-drenched region between the Apennines and the Adriatic can produce wines of genuine depth, character, and value.

The Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is the estate’s flagship entry-level red — and a benchmark for the appellation. Montepulciano, Abruzzo’s signature grape, thrives in the region’s warm days and cool nights, producing wines that are naturally rich, fleshy, and deeply colored, with a rustic charm and food-friendliness that make them among Italy’s most versatile reds. The Wall Street Journal calls it “an excellent food wine” — and it’s hard to argue.

The 2024 opens with aromas of ripe dark cherry, blackberry, and plum, with attractive spicy and smoky undertones. The palate is fleshy and full-bodied, with generous dark fruit, soft tannins, and impressive length. A true trattoria red — best enjoyed young, with food, and in good company.

Varietal: Montepulciano
Appellation: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC, Abruzzo, Italy
Vintage: 2024
Format: 750ml

KRIS Pinot Grigio delle Venezie IGT 2024 — Northeastern Italy

KRIS Wines is one of northeastern Italy’s most reliable and widely loved Pinot Grigio producers, crafting wines that deliver genuine varietal character at an honest price. Sourced from the Delle Venezie IGT — the broad, quality-focused appellation spanning Veneto, Friuli, and Trentino-Alto Adige — KRIS works with grapes grown in the region’s cool, Alpine-influenced climate, which preserves the natural acidity and delicate aromatics that define great Pinot Grigio.

The 2024 shows a pale yellow with brilliant greenish reflections. The nose is enticing: acacia flowers, citrus, tangerine, hints of apricot and almond. On the palate it is lean and refreshing, with delicate notes of blossom and honey, a silky, mineral-tinged texture, and a bright, clean finish. James Suckling awarded it 91 points, noting “nicely placed acidity keeps it fresh with a bright fruit and mineral finish.”

James Suckling 91 — “Stony note that turns denser and provides a silky, grainy mouthfeel.”

• Producer: KRIS Wines, Delle Venezie, Northeastern Italy
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: Delle Venezie IGT
• Varietal: Pinot Grigio
• Alcohol: 12.5%
• Format: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Acacia, citrus, tangerine, apricot, almond, blossom, honey, mineral finish
• Best Paired With: Seafood, light pasta, fresh cheeses, aperitivo spreads, grilled branzino

A 91-point Italian Pinot Grigio at an everyday price — KRIS is the benchmark for what Delle Venezie can deliver.

Expert Reviews — Vintage 2024

Wine Enthusiast 92 Points | The nose brings aromas of vanilla bean, freshly brewed coffee, Bing cherry, and wild strawberry. Raspberries join more strawberries and cherries on the palate, but earthy undertones and chalky tannins ground things and create a substantial mouthfeel.

James Suckling 91 Points | A spicy wine with aromas of licorice, dried flowers, bright red cherries, violets, and blood oranges. Light-bodied, soft and extracted, with crisp acidity and a chalky finish.

Winemaker Description

Pèppoli 2024 is a bright ruby red. The nose is vibrant and expressive, offering fresh notes of cherries, raspberry jelly, and pomegranate juice with floral sensations of violets and geraniums. The palate is lively and dynamic: an energetic entry leads to a juicy, flavorful mid-palate followed by a long, savory finish characterized by soft, sweet tannins.

About Antinori & Pèppoli

The Antinori family has been committed to the art of winemaking for over six centuries, since 1385 when Giovanni di Piero Antinori became a member of the Florentine Winemakers’ Guild. The Pèppoli estate, located 5 kilometers northeast of the Tenuta Tignanello estate, spans 100 hectares in the heart of Chianti Classico DOCG. Its vineyards produce a Sangiovese-led blend celebrated for its full fruit expression, characteristic floral aromas, and faithful representation of the Chianti Classico territory.

Food Pairings

A natural companion for pasta with tomato-based sauces, grilled meats, roasted lamb, and aged Italian cheeses such as Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino.

Tiefenbrunner | Vigneti delle Dolomiti | Pinot Grigio | Dolomiti IGT, Alto Adige, Italy | 2025

Tiefenbrunner is one of Alto Adige's most storied and respected estates, farming the dramatic alpine slopes of the Dolomiti with a precision that few producers can match. Based in Cortaccia (Kurtatsch) in the heart of South Tyrol, the estate has been producing wines of exceptional alpine purity for generations — and is today led by Christof Tiefenbrunner, who has also championed sustainability and women's leadership within the estate. Their Vigneti delle Dolomiti Pinot Grigio is the estate's signature white — a wine that captures the cool-climate purity and stony minerality of the Italian Alps in every glass.

Alto Adige — also known as Südtirol — is Italy's northernmost wine region, nestled in the Dolomites along the Austrian border. The dramatic altitude, long sunny days, cool nights, and rocky alpine soils create ideal conditions for aromatic white varieties, and Pinot Grigio here achieves a precision, freshness, and mineral character that sets it apart from the flatter, more neutral expressions produced further south.

The 2025 is bright, focused, and effortlessly refreshing. The nose is fresh and inviting — citrus zest, ripe nectarine, white pear, apricot, and white blossoms, with a delicate underpinning of meadow grass and ground ginger. On the palate, crisp minerality takes center stage — clean, linear, and precise — with flavors of white cherry, green almond, and stone fruit carrying through to a lively, refreshing finish. Everything a great Pinot Grigio should be: light on its feet, honest, and deeply satisfying.

Pair with butter-poached fish, scampi, pasta primavera, light seafood, grilled vegetables, and soft cheeses. An ideal aperitivo wine.

• Producer: Tiefenbrunner
• Appellation: Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT, Alto Adige (Südtirol), Italy
• Grape: Pinot Grigio (100%)
• Vintage: 2025
• Bottle Size: 750ml

Critical Acclaim — Prior Vintage 2024 

• Wine Spectator — 89 pts: Ripe nectarine, apricot and white cherry fruit flavors set in a lithe, lively white. Stony mineral underpinning with accents of green almond, white blossoms and ground ginger through the finish.

Expert Review - Vintage 2024 James Suckling

90/100 points

Pinot Grigio is one of the most cultivated grape varieties in Alto Adige and finds ideal conditions in Kurtatsch. Our Pinot Grigio Selection consists only of grapes from selected hillsides and steep slopes.

Expert Review — Vintage 2024

Jeb Dunnuck — 90 Points
"A bright ruby/magenta color, the 2024 Barbera d’Alba is spicy and lifted on the nose with notes of pepper, fresh herbs, and bright red fruit. The palate is zesty and lively, with electric energy, refreshing focused acidity, and a compact linear feel. This is not a Barbera for volume of richness — it’s about the crunchy, bright fruit, and it will be best enjoyed while it retains its lively nerve. Drink over the next several years."

Winemaker Notes

G.D. Vajra’s Barbera d’Alba comes from a wonderful range of estate vineyards in Piedmont. Fermented for an average of 20 days and aged no less than twelve months in respect of the rhythm of nature, it is a fine blend — charming, rich yet forward.

The 2024 vintage exhibits a brilliant purple hue. On the nose, a celebration of freshness: red berry juice, roses, and fresh plums. The palate is crisp and juicy, layering sweet red and black cherries, spices, and fresh dark berries into a vibrant, aromatic finish that defines the vintage.

Food Pairings

A natural companion for pasta with tomato-based sauces, wood-fired pizza, grilled sausages, roasted chicken, mushroom risotto, and aged Parmigiano-Reggiano. Serve slightly chilled (60–65°F) to enhance its refreshing character.

Product Details

• Producer: G.D. Vajra
• Region: Barbera d’Alba DOC, Piedmont, Italy
• Grape: Barbera
• Vintage: 2024
• Style: Bright, zesty, fruit-forward Piedmont red
• Format: 750ml

James Suckling 90 Points

"Rich yet lifted, offering dark berries, citrus peel, sweet spices and crushed stones on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied and intense, with crunchy acidity and firm tannins shaping a gently exposed structure."

Winemaker Notes

100% Montepulciano grape from the hills of Abruzzo, Italy. Medium purple-red color with violet hues. The nose opens with red berries and spicy nuances of white pepper. On the palate, it develops harmoniously between fruity sweetness and savory freshness, with gentle tannins and refreshing acidity leading to a smooth finish.

About the Wine

Cantina Zaccagnini is one of Italy’s best-known and best-loved producers of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, combining traditional winemaking with a modern approach. The iconic twig tied around the bottle’s neck is their signature — a nod to the vineyard and a mark of authenticity. This is an everyday Italian red that consistently over-delivers for the price.

Tasting & Pairings

Red cherry, plum, black cherry, white pepper, and subtle earthy notes. Medium-bodied with gentle tannins and refreshing acidity. Serve slightly chilled (55–60°F) for a fresh, easygoing red.

• Pizza and pasta with meat sauce — the classic pairing, and the reason this wine exists.
• Grilled meats or charcuterie — the fruit and acidity cut through richness beautifully.
• Aged cheeses or mushroom dishes — the earthy notes and gentle tannins complement savory flavors.

Antinori Il Bruciato Tenuta Guado al Tasso — Bolgheri 2024

The Antinori family has been making wine in Tuscany for over 600 years, and Tenuta Guado al Tasso is their crown jewel on the Bolgheri coast — situated near the birthplace of the Super Tuscan movement, where the moderating influence of the Tyrrhenian Sea produces wines of remarkable freshness, structure, and Mediterranean character. Il Bruciato is the estate’s second wine: a Cabernet Sauvignon-led Bordeaux blend that delivers the elegance and complexity of the appellation at an approachable price point. One of Italy’s most consistent and beloved Super Tuscans, and an outstanding value from one of Tuscany’s greatest estates.

The 2024 vintage shows an intense, deep ruby color. The nose is expressive and detailed: ripe blackberry, dark cherry, cassis, wildflowers, thyme, sweet spice, and a lifted hint of liquorice. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied with polished tannins, a rounded chocolate-tinged texture, fresh coastal acidity, and a long, savory, fruit-driven finish with umami depth. Approachable now, with the structure to develop further over 3–5 years.

Jeb Dunnuck 91 — “Expressive and detailed, with aromas of wildflowers, thyme, ripe cherry, and subtle gamey earthiness. Rounded, chocolate-tinged texture balanced by refreshing acidity. Polished and approachable.”

Wine Advocate 90 — “Ripe, chewy darkness with thick flavors of plummy fruit, blackberry and a savory note reminiscent of tomatoes on the vine. Soft in texture with a medium- to full-bodied mouthfeel and a gentle dustiness from fully-integrated tannins.”

67 Wine — “Il Bruciato is the benchmark entry into the world of Bolgheri — the elegance and complexity of a great Super Tuscan estate at a price that makes it an everyday pleasure.”

• Producer: Marchesi Antinori, Tenuta Guado al Tasso, Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: Bolgheri DOC
• Blend: 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Cabernet Franc, 18% Merlot, 8% Syrah, 7% Petit Verdot
• Style: Super Tuscan
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Blackberry, dark cherry, cassis, wildflowers, thyme, sweet spice, liquorice, chocolate, savory umami finish
• Cellar Potential: Drink now or cellar 3–5 years
• Serve: 64–68°F
• Best Paired With: Bistecca alla Fiorentina, lamb chops, wild boar ragù, aged Pecorino, hearty pasta

Six centuries of Antinori mastery, one exceptional Bolgheri estate — Il Bruciato is the Super Tuscan that belongs on every table.

Expert Reviews — Vintage 2024

Wine Enthusiast — 91 Points
"The nose opens umami, sanguine and earthy, with damp soil, pepper and mixed wild herbs, then presents sweet, tiny wild berries crushed underfoot. The palate first leans into the fruit, with sweet, ripe blackberries and blueberries, before finishing off with earth and pepper."
Best Buy

Winemaker Description

Hints of ripe fruit, cinnamon, and licorice and an intense and harmonious taste allow for a fresher wine, with delicate tannins and easy to drink style.

Product Details

• Producer: Tenuta Rapitalà
• Region: Terre Siciliane IGT, Sicily, Italy
• Grape: Nero d’Avola
• Farming: Certified Organic
• Vintage: 2023
• Style: Medium-bodied, fresh, high-altitude Sicilian red
• Format: 750ml

About Castello di Volpaia

Volpaia is one of the most stunning estates in Italy, located in a fortified medieval village in Radda in Chianti. Because the vineyards are among the highest in the Chianti Classico zone — up to 600 meters — the wines have a cool-climate elegance that sets them apart from the heavier, more muscular Chiantis found in the valleys.

Winemaker Description

The Chianti Classico has a vivid ruby color and a strong nose of fresh red fruit with hints of cherry. A well-structured wine with a fruity finish. The vintage began with a warm winter with little rain. May and June were cold with heavy rains that caused several problems with downy mildew throughout Italy. In July temperatures rose significantly, and the hot, dry summer was followed by late August rains that allowed the grapes to complete ripening beautifully.

Expert Reviews

Decanter — 91 Points (Michaela Morris)
"A very pretty, classy wine that captures the essence of Radda in its bright, lifted personality. Crushed flowers, chalk, mint, white pepper and cranberry all grace this perfumed, lithe Chianti Classico."

Tony Wood Italian Wine — 95 Points
"Bright ruby red with purple undertones. Amazing aroma of spring flowers, violet, petal, sweet red fruits, liquorice, cedar, dry forest floor, spice. Creamy, elegant, fantastic length and balance. A total winner!"

Product Details

• Producer: Castello di Volpaia
• Region: Chianti Classico DOCG, Radda in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
• Grape: Sangiovese
• Farming: Certified Organic
• Altitude: Up to 600 meters
• Vintage: 2022
• Format: 750ml

Producer Notes

With the desire to bring the best of Tuscany to wine lovers worldwide, Ruffino has contributed significantly to the fine image Italian winemaking holds on the international scene today. The Riserva Ducale Tan Label is their benchmark Chianti Classico Riserva — a wine of great complexity that expresses authentic Sangiovese character. Intense aromas of cherry, plum, and violet open the bouquet, fading gracefully into tobacco, chocolate, cinnamon, and spicy black pepper. Full-bodied and powerful on the palate with elegant tannins perfectly supported by good acidity. The finish is long and complex, with sweet tobacco and powerful notes of plum and clove.

Food Pairings

• Bistecca alla Fiorentina or grilled lamb chops
• Slow-braised short ribs or wild boar ragù
• Aged Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino Toscano
• Mushroom risotto or truffle pasta

Castello di Bossi · Chianti Classico DOCG · 2023

From a historic estate founded in 1099 and farmed for over four decades by the Bacci family, Castello di Bossi stands as one of Chianti Classico's most trusted names. Situated just south of Siena on 600 hectares of rolling Tuscan hills, the estate is fully certified organic, powered by renewable energy, and committed to wines that speak honestly of their terroir.

The 2023 Chianti Classico Organic delivers everything you want from a great Sangiovese — deep ruby-red in color, with aromas of ripe cherries, red plums, dried flowers, and a subtle hint of toasted vanilla. The palate is superbly structured with bright acidity, silky tannins, and a long, pleasantly savory finish that lingers beautifully. Pure, expressive, and undeniably delicious.

93 Points — James Suckling
"Aromatic with dried cherries and flowers with some mint and spices. Medium-bodied with crunchy fruit and a crisp finish. Delicious. Pure Sangiovese. So delicious and real." (Vintage 2023). 

• Producer: Castello di Bossi
• Vintage: 2023
• Appellation: Chianti Classico DOCG
• Grape Variety: Sangiovese
• Farming: Certified Organic
• Region: Tuscany, Italy
• Format: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Ripe cherries, red plums, dried flowers, toasted vanilla, bright acidity, savory finish
• Food Pairings: Grilled bistecca fiorentina, braised lamb, aged Pecorino, Tuscan ragu

A benchmark Chianti Classico at an everyday price — drink now through 2028.

Fèlsina Berardenga Chianti Classico — Tuscany 2022

Fèlsina is the benchmark estate of Castelnuovo Berardenga, the sun-drenched southeastern corner of Chianti Classico where the zone spills toward Siena. The 2022 Berardenga is immediate and effusive — a wine that wears its terroir openly: Maritime pine, Mediterranean scrub, wild broom, and ripe strawberry, all framed by the estate's signature rocky minerality. Antonio Galloni called it "an archetype of Castelnuovo Berardenga" and awarded it 91 points. At $29.99, it is one of the most compelling values in Chianti Classico.

The nose is bright and expressive: black cherry, wild berries, leather, warm spice, tobacco, and dried herbs. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with fine tannins, juicy berry fruit, and a lift of spice that carries through to a long, tactile finish. Balanced, vibrant, and built to drink beautifully now through 2033.

Expert Reviews

Vinous 91 — Antonio Galloni writes: "Superb. Rich and deep yet also quite translucent, the 2022 is an archetype of Castelnuovo Berardenga. Black cherry, leather, spice, tobacco, menthol and dried herbs inform this potent, super-classic Chianti Classico. This is beautifully done, especially for the year. Drinking 2024–2037."

James Suckling 92 — "A well-balanced, seductive and lively red with aromas of forest berries, red currants, warm herbs and some crushed peppercorns. It's medium-bodied with fine tannins. Juicy berry character with a lift of spices bringing energy and vitality on the palate and onto the tactile finish. Drink now."

Wine Spectator 90 — Bruce Sanderson writes: "Walking the line between cherry and berry flavors and earth and iron notes, this red is bright and juicy midpalate, firming up on the long finish. Balanced overall, needing a year to knit together. Best from 2026 through 2033."

Decanter 91 — Michaela Morris writes: "At the southeastern end of Chianti Classico, the Fèlsina property spills into the Chianti Colli Senesi zone where, on a clear day you can see all the way to Siena, just 15km away. Harnessing its sunbathed setting, the 2022 is immediate and effusive in its charms. It evokes Maritime pine, scrubby Mediterranean brush and wild yellow broom, building in concentration as it glides fluently across the palate, where rocky minerals meet ripe strawberry. Vibrant, if a bit brisk to finish. Drinking 2024 to 2029."

• Producer: Fèlsina, Castelnuovo Berardenga, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy
• Vintage: 2022
• Appellation: Chianti Classico DOCG
• Varietal: 100% Sangiovese
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Black cherry, wild berries, leather, spice, tobacco, dried herbs, rocky minerals
• Drink Window: Now–2033
• Best Paired With: Bistecca alla Fiorentina, wild boar ragù, aged Pecorino, pasta al pomodoro, grilled lamb

A 90+ Chianti Classico at an honest price — Fèlsina Berardenga is the benchmark for what Castelnuovo Berardenga Sangiovese can be.

St. Michael-Eppan | Pinot Grigio | Alto Adige DOC | South Tyrol, Italy | 2025

Kellerei St. Michael-Eppan is one of Alto Adige's most celebrated cooperative wineries, farming high-altitude vineyards in the shadow of the Dolomites where cool nights and mineral-rich soils define the house style. Their Pinot Grigio has become a benchmark for the appellation — an international bestseller prized for its precision, freshness, and effortless elegance.

The 2025 opens with restrained, pure aromatics of green apple, white peach, white pepper, and crushed stone. On the palate, a tight-knit structure unfolds with subtle silkiness, super-savory depth, and medium body — finishing long and mineral-driven. This is Pinot Grigio at its most serious and most satisfying.

• Producer: Kellerei St. Michael-Eppan
• Appellation: Alto Adige DOC, South Tyrol, Italy
• Grape: Pinot Grigio
• Vintage: 2025
• Serve: 44–48°F
• Pairings: Grilled fish, seafood risotto, light pasta, soft cheeses, vegetable antipasti
• Size: 750ml

Critical Acclaim — Vintage 2024

• James Suckling — 93 pts: Restrained and tight-knit with green apple, white peach, white pepper, and minerals. Subtle silkiness, super-savory flavors, and a long finish.

Sella & Mosca | Vermentino di Sardegna DOC | La Cala | Sardinia, Italy | 2025

Sella & Mosca is one of Italy's most celebrated estate wineries, farming 650 hectares of vineyards and Mediterranean scrub on the sun-drenched plains of Alghero in northwestern Sardinia — one of the largest single wine estates in all of Europe. Founded in 1899, the estate has become synonymous with the authentic character of Sardinian wine, producing expressions that are shaped by the island's intense sun, sea breezes, and mineral-rich soils.

La Cala is Sella & Mosca's benchmark Vermentino — a wine that captures the essence of Sardinia in every glass. Vermentino is the island's most celebrated white grape, thriving in the warm, dry Mediterranean climate where the surrounding scrubland, sea air, and rocky soils impart a distinctive aromatic complexity and mineral freshness that is impossible to replicate elsewhere.

The 2025 La Cala is pale straw in the glass with a luminous green tint. The nose is fresh and inviting — citrus blossom, white peach, tropical fruit, and white flowers, accented by a mineral note and a subtle hint of Mediterranean herbs and scrub. On the palate, firm acidity with a soft, balanced texture and a lingering, saline finish. Bright, elegant, and utterly refreshing.

A versatile match for a wide array of dishes. Exceptional with shellfish, grilled seafood, sushi, light pasta, risotto, and fresh cheeses. Perfect as an aperitivo. Serve well chilled.

• Producer: Sella & Mosca
• Cuvée: La Cala
• Appellation: Vermentino di Sardegna DOC
• Region: Alghero, Sardinia, Italy
• Grape: Vermentino
• Vintage: 2025
• Closure: Screwcap
• Bottle Size: 750ml

Critical Acclaim - Prior Vintage 2024

• Wine Enthusiast — 90 pts: A benchmark Sardinian Vermentino — fresh citrus, tropical fruit, and white flowers with a mineral note and a lingering, balanced finish.

La Raia · Gavi DOCG · Piedmont, Italy · 2025

At 400 metres above sea level in the hills of Gavi, where the calcareous clay soils of Piedmont meet the cool breezes of the Ligurian Apennines, La Raia farms its Cortese vines with an unwavering commitment to biodynamic principles — no chemicals, no shortcuts, just a sincere and dynamic balance between land and people. The result is a Gavi of rare purity and precision, one that speaks clearly of its place.

The nose is delicate and mineral, with notes of white peach, pear, citrus blossom, and white flowers underpinned by a fine, stony minerality. On the palate it is lively and beautifully balanced — fresh acidity giving the wine both energy and length, with a characteristic hint of almond on the finish that is the hallmark of great Cortese.

• Producer: La Raia
• Vintage: 2025
• Appellation: Gavi DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
• Varietal: Cortese
• Farming: Biodynamic, chemical-free
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: White peach, pear, citrus blossom, white flowers, stony minerality, almond finish
• Pairings: Oysters, seafood, fish ragù, vegetable first courses, fresh young cheese, aperitif

One of Piedmont’s most committed biodynamic estates — elegant, mineral, and effortlessly food-friendly.

Allegrini · Palazzo della Torre · Veronese IGT · Veneto, Italy · 2023 · 750ml

Allegrini is one of the Veneto's most important wine families, with roots in Fumane di Valpolicella stretching back to the 16th century. Palazzo della Torre is their signature Veronese IGT — a wine that has quietly become one of Italy's great overachievers. Blended from Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, and a touch of Sangiovese, it undergoes a partial ripasso-style process: a portion of the grapes are dried before fermentation, adding concentration, depth, and structure that punch well above the wine's price point. The result is a bottle that drinks like an Amarone's younger sibling — at a fraction of the cost. At $20.99, this is the Italian red you reach for when you want to impress without overthinking it.

Deep ruby in the glass with a generous, dark-fruited nose of black cherry, blackberry, ash, incense, and a hint of dark chocolate. On the palate: full-bodied and richly textured, with lush fruit framed by graphite, crisp acidity, and tight, youthful tannins that give the wine real structure and aging potential. James Suckling awarded it 93 points for the 2023 vintage. Drink now through 2029, or cellar for a few years to let the tannins soften and the complexity deepen. Pair with braised short ribs, lamb ragu, aged pecorino, or a simple plate of charcuterie.

• Producer: Allegrini (est. Fumane di Valpolicella, Veneto)
• Wine: Palazzo della Torre · Veronese IGT
• Vintage: 2023
• Origin: Veneto, Italy
• Blend: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Sangiovese
• Method: Partial ripasso-style drying process
• Style: Full-bodied, structured Veneto red
• Score: James Suckling 93 Points
• Drinking Window: Now–2029
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Black cherry, blackberry, ash, incense, dark chocolate, graphite, crisp acidity, chewy tannins
• Pair With: Braised short ribs · Lamb ragu · Aged pecorino · Charcuterie

Ripasso depth, Amarone soul — Allegrini's most reliable overachiever.

Le Sughere di Frassinello Maremma Toscana — Tuscany 2022

Le Sughere di Frassinello is the flagship red of the Frassinello estate — a joint venture between Rocca di Frassinello and the Castellare di Castellina family on Tuscany’s wild, sun-drenched Maremma coast. Blending Sangiovese, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon from coastal vineyards where the Mediterranean influence tempers the heat and concentrates flavor, this is a Super Tuscan that delivers serious complexity without sacrificing drinkability. James Suckling awarded it 91 points; Vinous 90. At under $27, it is one of the most compelling values in coastal Tuscan wine.

Deep ruby in color. The nose is broad and expressive: ripe dark berries, plum skin, blueberry jam, dried orange, blue flowers, and cedar. On the palate, it is juicy and tense, with firm, ripe tannins, impressive fruit concentration, and a long, enveloping finish of black cherry and spice. It delivers the bold, coastal personality that only great Maremma Sangiovese can — and will reward another 5–8 years in the cellar.

James Suckling 91 — “Aromas of ripe dark berries, plum skin and blueberry jam with hints of blue flowers, dried oranges, spices and cedar. Juicy and tense on the palate, with firm tannins and impressive fruit concentration. Succulent and easy to drink.” (Vintage 2022).

Vinous 90 — “Bold, racy and super-expressive right out of the gate. Black cherry, spice, leather and a kiss of French oak open first. This aromatic, inviting coastal red has so much to offer in its engaging personality.” (Vintage 2022). 

Bart, 67Wine Buyer — “This beautifully crafted Super Tuscan will impress everyone at the table with its succulent fruit, plush texture, and savory complexity.”

• Producer: Frassinello Estate, Maremma, Tuscany, Italy
• Vintage: 2022
• Appellation: Maremma Toscana DOC
• Blend: Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Dark berries, plum, blueberry, dried orange, cedar, black cherry, spice
• Cellar Potential: Drink now or cellar 5–8 years
• Best Paired With: Wild boar, braised short ribs, game birds, full-flavored pasta, aged Pecorino

A 91-point Super Tuscan at an honest price — Le Sughere di Frassinello is the benchmark for what coastal Maremma can be.

Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Biodynamic Organic 2022

About the Producer

Avignonesi is one of Tuscany's most celebrated and progressive estates. Under the leadership of Virginie Saverys, it has become a benchmark for biodynamic and organic viticulture in Italy. Their Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is sourced from high-altitude vineyards where clay-rich soils and diurnal temperature swings produce Sangiovese of exceptional freshness, acidity, and complexity.

Winemaker's Notes

Bright purplish-red in colour with vibrant intensity. On the nose, small red berries and pomegranate open alongside the unmistakable violet note typical of quality Sangiovese, with subtle hints of vanilla and delicate oak. On the palate, the entry is lively and well-balanced — expressive and crisp, with sweet notes of ripe cherry, plum jam, and nuances of liquorice on the finish. Dynamic and elegant body, well-defined tannins, and a smooth, enveloping texture. A fresh streak of acidity carries the persistent finish.

Food Pairings

• Meats: Roast lamb with rosemary, wild boar ragù, Bistecca alla Fiorentina.
• Pasta: Pici with aglione or mushroom risotto.
• Cheese: Aged Pecorino Toscano. A natural partner for traditional Tuscan fare.

Wine Details

• Producer: Avignonesi
• Appellation: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
• Grape: Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile)
• Farming: Certified biodynamic and organic
• Vintage: 2022
• Style: Elegant, high-acid, terroir-driven Tuscan red
• Format: 750ml

Di Majo Norante Sangiovese — Molise, Italy 2021

Di Majo Norante is one of southern Italy's most important estates — a winery built on the often-overlooked terroir of Molise, where the Adriatic coast and rolling hillside vineyards produce wines of remarkable value and authenticity. The 2021 Sangiovese is crafted from estate-grown fruit fermented to preserve the grape's natural character: bright red berry fruit, violet florals, and a dry, food-friendly structure that has made this bottling a perennial overachiever at its price point. The result is a crowd-pleasing, easy-to-drink red with just enough complexity to reward attention.

The nose is expressive and inviting: violets, ripe plums, cherries, blueberries, and red berries, with subtle undertones of leather, anise, and sweet spice. On the palate, the wine is dry and medium-bodied with smooth, chalky tannins, bright acidity, and a clean, spiced finish. It is approachable, versatile, and deeply satisfying — the kind of Italian red that disappears fast at the dinner table.

"A rich sangiovese with ripe plums, cherries, blueberries and vanilla on the nose. Chalky and powdery on the palate with a full body and sweetly-spiced finish." — James Suckling, 89 Points

• Producer: Di Majo Norante, Campomarino, Molise, Italy
• Vintage: 2021
• Appellation: Molise DOC
• Varietal: Sangiovese
• Aging: Estate-crafted for bright fruit, smooth tannins & food-friendly structure
• Closure: Cork
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Violets, ripe plums, cherries, blueberries, red berries, leather, anise, sweet spice, clean finish
• Best Paired With: Pasta bolognese, wood-fired pizza, grilled lamb, aged pecorino, charcuterie boards

Southern Italy's most reliable overachiever — Di Majo Norante Sangiovese is the benchmark for what honest, estate-grown Molise red can deliver at an honest price.

Winemaker Description

Grifi is born from two late-ripening grape varieties — one Italian, the other French. An incredible blend where the freshness of Sangiovese blends perfectly with the backbone of Cabernet Sauvignon. The Sangiovese is sourced from Avignonesi’s vineyards in Montepulciano, producing a spicy, elegant wine, while the Cabernet Sauvignon comes from plots in Cortona and Montepulciano, lending tannins and structure. To facilitate the encounter of these two varieties, the grapes are harvested and fermented together.

Dark ruby red with purple hues. The nose opens with hints of blueberries, blackberries, and incense, moving on to graphite and vanilla nuances. In the mouth it is dense, broad, and complex with hints of plum and blueberry, evolving into a balsamic and spicy explosion supported by good acidity. Lively tannins accompany the savory, persistent finish.

Certified Organic and Biodynamic.

Expert Reviews — Vintage 2022

James Suckling — 93 Points
"Bright and focused, this offers aromas of fresh dark and blue fruit, fine herbs, crushed stones and a hint of walnuts. Medium-bodied, a little chewy and well structured, with a firm, juicy profile and a fresh, minerally finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. Vegan. Drink or hold."

Product Details

• Producer: Avignonesi
• Region: Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
• Blend: 61.77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38.23% Sangiovese
• Farming: Certified Organic & Biodynamic
• Vintage: 2022
• Drinking Window: Now–2030+
• Style: Full-bodied, structured Super Tuscan
• Format: 750ml

Elena Walch · Pinot Grigio · Alto Adige DOC · Trentino-Alto Adige · Italy · 2025

Elena Walch is one of Alto Adige’s most celebrated estates — and one of Italy’s most prominent woman winemakers and owners. Her Pinot Grigio is a benchmark for the Alto Adige style: not the flat, neutral Pinot Grigio of the Veneto plains, but a wine of genuine mineral tension, aromatic precision, and the kind of crisp, structured character that the Alpine climate of the Dolomites uniquely produces. Grown at altitude in the cool, sun-drenched vineyards of Alto Adige, the 2025 is a wine with real backbone — and exceptional value at this price.

The 2025 captivates with a light straw yellow color. The nose opens with ripe pear, white pepper, and a touch of sage, with an appealing creamy texture carrying notes of peach skin and blood orange peel. On the palate, mineral-salty richness and crisp acidity are the hallmarks — elegant, focused, and refreshing from first sip to finish.

“The creamy texture and tangy acidity harmoniously blended with the refreshing green apple and pear flavors. There was also a subtle hint of stony minerality that added an unexpected layer of complexity. The simplicity of the pairing beautifully complemented the well-structured aromas and flavors of the wine.”
— Oscar Garcia Moncada, 67Wine.com

• Producer: Elena Walch (woman winemaker & owner), Tramin, Alto Adige, Italy
• Vintage: 2025
• Appellation: Alto Adige DOC
• Varietal: 100% Pinot Grigio
• Style: Dry white — mineral, crisp, structured
• Closure: Screwcap
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Ripe pear, white pepper, sage, peach skin, blood orange peel, mineral-salty richness, crisp acidity
• Pairings: Grilled fish, seafood, chicken salad, light pasta, fresh cheeses, aperitivo

Alto Adige DOC — mineral, structured Pinot Grigio from one of Italy’s most celebrated woman winemakers. Alpine precision at an exceptional price.

Critical Acclaim — Vintage 2022

94 pts — James Suckling
Bright and overtly fruity, this is full of intoxicating violets, cinnamon, blood oranges and black cherries, expressing mint and balsamic depth. Full-bodied with a soft, smooth attack, dusty yet velvety tannins and brilliant acidity. The chocolaty finish shows licorice and a mouth-coating texture. Delicious and balanced. Drink or hold.

93 pts — Vinous
The 2022 Barbaresco is a pretty rich, heady wine. Dark cherry/plum fruit, cloves, licorice and mocha build as the 2022 shows off its considerable depth. One of the few 2022s that is quite resonant texturally. The inclusion of some juice from Riserva lots is a great help. All things considered, this is a stellar showing.

92 pts — Jeb Dunnuck
Jeweled red color with aromas of ripe raspberry liqueur, fresh cherries, sweet herbs, and pressed flowers. Medium-bodied with ripe tannins and a clean, even finish. Juicy and approachable. Drink 2025–2040.

Winemaker Notes

Classic Barbaresco color with scents of spices, pepper, and black cherries. Powerful, firm, elegant, and ethereal.

About Produttori del Barbaresco

Founded in 1958, Produttori del Barbaresco is one of Italy's most revered wine cooperatives — and the benchmark producer for Barbaresco DOCG. The cooperative unites growers from the finest crus in the Barbaresco commune: Asili, Rabajà, Montefico, Montestefano, Ovello, Pora, and Rio Sordo. Under winemaker Aldo Vacca, Produttori remains committed to traditional Nebbiolo winemaking — long macerations, large Slavonian oak casks, and minimal intervention — producing wines of extraordinary purity, terroir expression, and age-worthiness at prices that consistently over-deliver.

Food Pairings

Fresh pasta with truffles or ragù, braised lamb, roasted game birds, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, and Barolo-braised short ribs. Cellar through 2040 or decant 2–3 hours before serving now.

Product Details

• Producer: Produttori del Barbaresco
• Appellation: Barbaresco DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
• Grape: 100% Nebbiolo
• Vintage: 2022
• Aging: Large Slavonian oak casks
• Style: Full-bodied, structured, age-worthy
• Drink: Now–2040 (decant 2–3 hours)
• Format: 750ml

Cora Montepulciano d’Abruzzo — Abruzzo, Italy 2024

The Cora Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is the house Italian red we reach for without hesitation — and the 2024 vintage is its brightest, most energetic expression yet. A proprietary label crafted exclusively for David Bowler Wine, Cora sources fruit from established vineyards in the Abruzzo region, where the rugged Apennine foothills and Adriatic breezes produce Montepulciano of exceptional freshness and drinkability. Fresh, fun, and uncomplicated by design — but built to satisfy exacting standards. At $10.99, it is one of the most compelling everyday values in Italian red wine.

The nose is lively and inviting: brambly cranberry, strawberry blossoms, red apple skin, and rose petals, accented with spicy notes of nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon stick. On the palate, it is crisp and juicy — good acidity keeping it lively and agile, with moderate tannins that drive it energetically into a clean, refreshing finish. A lighter, brighter, snappier rendition of Montepulciano that is as easy at the table as it is on its own.

“Brambly aromas of cranberry, strawberry blossoms, red apple skin and rose petals… Crisp and juicy in the mouth with good acidity keeping it lively and agile. A great wine for pizza and pasta, and just about anything else.” — Bart Hopkins, 67Wine

• Producer: Cora, a proprietary label for David Bowler Wine, Abruzzo, Italy
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC
• Varietal: 100% Montepulciano
• Closure: Screwcap
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Cranberry, strawberry blossom, red apple, rose petal, nutmeg, cloves, crisp acidity, lively finish
• Cellar Potential: Drink now — best enjoyed young and fresh
• Best Paired With: Pizza, pasta, grilled sausages, arancini, casual weeknight dinners, antipasto boards

Bright, juicy, and built for the table — the Cora Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is the benchmark for what everyday Italian red can be at this price.

Sella & Mosca Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva — Sardinia, Italy 2021

Sella & Mosca is Sardinia's most storied and important winery, founded in 1899 near Alghero in the northwest of the island. With over 500 hectares under vine, it is one of Europe's largest single-estate wineries — and its Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva is the benchmark expression of the island's most celebrated indigenous red grape. Cannonau — known on the mainland and in France as Grenache — has been grown in Sardinia for centuries and thrives in the island's sun-drenched, wind-swept terrain. The Riserva designation requires extended aging, adding structure and complexity to the grape's naturally generous fruit character.

The 2021 pours a ruby red with garnet hues, translucent and brilliant. The nose is bright and refined — fresh violet, red berries, plum, blackcurrant, sun-dried tomatoes, and oriental spices with a savory, lightly smoky character. On the palate, it's medium-bodied, solid, and well-structured, with fine tannins, fresh bursts of balsam and medicinal herbs, and a long finish that moves through toasted hints before returning to the spice route. Warm, balanced, and unmistakably Sardinian.

"Red berries, herbs, smoke and sun-dried tomatoes on the nose. Lightly peppery and spicy on the palate, medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a tasty finish." — James Suckling, 92 Points

• Producer: Sella & Mosca, Alghero, Sardinia, Italy
• Vintage: 2021
• Appellation: Cannonau di Sardegna DOC Riserva
• Varietal: Cannonau (Grenache)
• Size: 750ml
• Accolades: James Suckling 92
• Tasting Notes: Red berries, violet, plum, sun-dried tomatoes, oriental spices, balsam, fine tannins
• Best Paired With: Roasted lamb, grilled meats, wild boar ragù, aged Pecorino Sardo, hearty pasta dishes

A 92-point Sardinian Riserva from the island's most iconic estate — Cannonau at its most expressive, structured, and authentically Mediterranean.

Our Professional Review

Bart Hopkins, 67Wine
Made from organically grown grapes and vegan friendly, this dark, juicy, easy-drinking Nero d’Avola is uncomplicated, packed with flavor, and irresistibly delicious. Plump and round in the mouth with blackberry, plum, and raspberry fruit at its core, with silky tannins and a velvety rich texture. An affordable indulgence for any meal — an ideal partner to pasta in tomato sauce and hearty pizza.

Winemaker Description

Deep purple-red color. The nose reveals intense fruity notes of blackberry and blueberry compote, together with smoky and spicy notes. On the palate it is extraordinarily round and complete, with a natural and effortless balance of tannin and acidity, structure and length.

Sustainability

Purato’s environmental commitment extends into the winery. Purato uses eco-friendly packaging made from recycled paper, pure vegetable ink on the labels, and 85% recycled glass for the bottle.

Product Details

• Producer: Purato
• Region: Sicilia DOC, Sicily, Italy
• Grape: Nero d’Avola
• Farming: Certified Organic
• Dietary: Vegan friendly
• Closure: Screw cap
• Vintage: 2025
• Style: Medium-bodied, juicy, easy-drinking Sicilian red
• Format: 750ml

One of Tuscany's most iconic white blends — fresh, mineral, and unchanged since 1931.

Villa Antinori Bianco is not a new idea. Niccolò Antinori first produced it in 1931, and the label has barely changed since. That kind of consistency is rare in wine, and it speaks to something important: this is a wine that has always known exactly what it wants to be. Bright, food-friendly, and unmistakably Tuscan.

The 2024 vintage brings together Trebbiano Toscano, Malvasia, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, and Riesling — a classic Tuscan white blend that balances aromatic lift with crisp acidity. The nose opens with orange blossom, pineapple, golden apple, and citrus zest. On the palate it's fresh and pleasantly tense, with a mouth-filling texture and a clean mineral finish that keeps you coming back for another sip.

Sealed with a screwcap for freshness and convenience — pop it open straight from the fridge and pour freely. This is the white wine for long lunches, seafood dinners, and warm evenings on the terrace.

Winery: Marchesi Antinori | Blend: Trebbiano, Malvasia, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling | Vintage: 2024 | Appellation: Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy | Size: 750ml

• Style: Dry, fresh, medium-bodied white blend
• Flavor Profile: Orange blossom, pineapple, golden apple, citrus, mineral finish
• Closure: Screwcap
• Pairing: Seafood, grilled fish, light pasta, soft cheeses, antipasti
• Serve: 46–50°F | Ready to drink upon release
• History: First produced in 1931 — one of Italy's most enduring white wine labels

La Spinetta Barbera d’Asti Superiore Ca’ di Pian Organic — Piedmont 2023

La Spinetta is one of Piedmont’s most celebrated estates, founded by Giorgio Rivetti in Castagnole delle Lanze. Rivetti is widely credited with modernizing Barbera d’Asti — bringing precision viticulture, organic farming, and meticulous cellar work to a variety long underestimated in the region. Ca’ di Pian, sourced from Castagnole delle Lanze and Costigliole d’Asti, is La Spinetta’s entry-level Barbera — yet it consistently punches well above its price, earning critical acclaim vintage after vintage. The estate farms entirely without synthetic pesticides or herbicides, expressing the purest possible fruit from its Piedmontese terroir.

The 2023 is soft, supple, and immediately captivating. A burst of blueberry, black cherry, morello cherry, spice, lavender, menthol, and chocolate gives the wine tremendous appeal and versatility. Fresh, fruit-forward, and beautifully balanced — an especially fine edition of this beloved cuvée.

“A terrific value… tons of immediacy and sheer appeal.” — Vinous, 90 Points

• Producer: La Spinetta, Castagnole delle Lanze, Piedmont, Italy
• Vintage: 2023
• Appellation: Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOC
• Vineyard: Ca’ di Pian (Castagnole delle Lanze & Costigliole d’Asti)
• Varietal: 100% Barbera
• Farming: Certified Organic
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Blueberry, black cherry, morello cherry, spice, lavender, menthol, chocolate
• Best Paired With: Cured meats, soft cheeses, Piedmontese agnolotti, roast veal, grilled meats, mushroom dishes

Giorgio Rivetti’s benchmark Barbera — organic, expressive, and one of Piedmont’s great values under $30.

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2022

James Suckling 95 Points | A youthful wine full of fruit, showing intense fresh roses, black cherries and plums. The generous nose is supported by a lush, supple palate with medium body. Velvety tannins with a chalkier finish and refreshing length. 

The Wine Spectator 92 Points | Full of savory, umami flavors, this red evokes earth, leather, sweet spice, cherry, plum and Szechuan peppercorn notes. Firm and dry, with broad tannins and a lingering kernel of cherry. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best from 2027 through 2040. 

Winemaker Description - Vintage 2022 

Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva 2022 is intensely ruby red in color. Impressive on the nose with intense notes of black cherries, delicate floral hints of violets and rose petals that lead over to notes of vanilla and cocoa powder. Entry on the palate is mouth filling and lively then unfolds with great balance revealing supple vibrant tannins that accompany and sustain a long, sapid and persistent finish.

Feudi di San Gregorio · Falanghina del Sannio DOC · 2024

Feudi di San Gregorio is one of the standard-bearers of modern Campanian winemaking, known for bringing the region’s ancient indigenous grapes to a wider audience. This Falanghina comes from the volcanic soils of Sannio in Campania’s Benevento province, where the variety has long been cultivated.

Brilliant straw yellow with green reflections, it opens with jasmine, acacia honey, lemon, lime blossom, subtle nutmeg, salt, and wet stone. Lively acidity keeps the medium-bodied palate fresh and precise, while a lightly honeyed texture carries into a clean, mineral finish.

Expert Reviews — James Suckling & Wine Enthusiast (2023 vintage)

James Suckling: 91 points
“Aromas of apples, precise fresh fruit and flowers. Light- to medium-bodied, it shows freshness with some silkiness and savory length. Full flavored for a falanghina.”

Wine Enthusiast: 91 points
“The nose energizes with aromas of lemon, lime, white flowers and crushed rocks. The palate contrasts with a leading note of bitter almond skin, which pushes the citrus towards an orange peel feel, but a drizzle of honey provides balance and sets up a finish of orange blossom honey that unifies and creates a round, filling mouthfeel.”

• Producer: Feudi di San Gregorio
• Varietal: 100% Falanghina
• Appellation: Falanghina del Sannio DOC
• Region: Sannio, Campania, Italy
• Vintage: 2024
• Vinification: Stainless steel fermentation
• Tasting notes: Jasmine, acacia honey, lemon, lime blossom, salt, wet stone, and a clean mineral finish
• Pair with: Seafood, grilled fish, fresh cheeses, vegetable dishes, light appetizers, or aperitivo
• Size: 750ml

A brilliant Campanian white with floral lift, citrus freshness, volcanic minerality, and easy table appeal.

Dei · Rosso di Montepulciano · Tuscany 2024

The Dei family made its first wines from its estate in the heart of the historic Montepulciano appellation in 1985. Since 1991, Caterina Dei has led the estate, known for perfumed, fruit-driven wines that express the local Prugnolo clone of Sangiovese. The vineyards span 60 hectares on the slopes below Montepulciano, across the crus of Martiena, Bossona, La Piaggia, La Ciarliana, and Cervognano.

Expert Review · 2024

Vinous · 90 Points | The 2024 Rosso di Montepulciano is deeply satisfying with a burst of crushed raspberries and cherries, autumnal spice and dried roses. Ripe red and blue fruits flow across silken textures. A hint of wild blueberry lingers on the medium-length, gently tannic finish.

Winemaker Description

Fresh and aromatic with aromas and flavors of ripe red cherry, plum, and spice. The palate is medium-bodied with round tannins and a long finish.

Earlier Vintage Review · 2022

Vinous · 91 Points (2022) | The 2022 Rosso di Montepulciano is rosy and floral with a licorice tinge that complements its crushed raspberry fruits. Round and balanced with a pleasant inner sweetness and crisp red berry fruits, this washes easily across the palate, leaving a gentle tug of fine tannin in its wake. Hard candy and sweet sage notes stick around as the 2022 tapers off with fantastic length and youthful poise. Nicely done. Caterina Dei explained that Cantine Dei can’t produce enough of their Rosso to meet demand, and it’s easy to see why.

At a Glance

• Producer: Dei
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: Rosso di Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy
• Grape: Sangiovese
• Style: Red wine
• Size: 750ml

A supple, fruit-forward expression of Sangiovese from the historic Montepulciano appellation.

Castello Monaci Primitivo Piluna — Salento, Apulia 2023

Castello Monaci is one of Apulia's most storied estates, and Piluna — named for the ancient clay vessel once used to store water and wine — is its benchmark expression of Primitivo. Sourced from vineyards surrounding the historic estate in Salento, where dry clay, volcanic gravel, and limestone soils force vines deep in search of water, the wine delivers the rich, concentrated character that makes southern Italian Primitivo one of the world's most compelling value reds. James Suckling awarded it 90 points. At $14.99, it is one of Italy's most honest overachievers.

The nose opens with broad, ripe black fruit, sour cherries, sultanas, dried oranges, and sweet spices, with notes of pepper, toasty vanilla, and Mediterranean scrub. On the palate, it is robust and concentrated with a jammy, lightly sweet-sour character, ripe tannins, and a lingering finish of small black fruit and licorice. Harvested by hand before dawn to preserve sugar levels, then aged 6 months in a blend of stainless steel and 2nd and 3rd use French oak.

"Sour cherries, sultanas, dried oranges and sweet spices on the nose, followed by a medium- to full-bodied, jammy and lightly sweet-sour palate. Ripe tannins." — James Suckling, 90 Points (Vintage 2023)

• Producer: Castello Monaci, Salento, Apulia, Italy
• Vintage: 2023
• Appellation: Salento IGT
• Varietal: 100% Primitivo
• Style: Full-bodied, rich, fruit-forward southern Italian red
• Vinification: Stainless steel fermentation; aged 6 months in 75% stainless steel and 25% 2nd & 3rd use French oak
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Sour cherries, sultanas, dried oranges, black fruit, pepper, toasty vanilla, licorice
• Cellar Potential: Drink now through 2027
• Best Paired With: Grilled lamb, braised short ribs, aged pecorino, tomato-based pasta, charcuterie

A 90-point Apulian Primitivo at an honest price — Piluna is the benchmark for what Salento can deliver in a glass.

Le Sciare Primitivo Rocca Normanna — Puglia, Italy 2024

Cantine Due Palme is one of southern Italy's most celebrated cooperatives, founded in 1989 in Cellino San Marco in the province of Brindisi by Angelo Maci — a third-generation winemaker whose family has farmed the sun-drenched soils of Salento for decades. Le Sciare Primitivo is sourced from old vines planted on the region's distinctive sandy coastal soils, which stress the vines naturally and concentrate flavor to extraordinary levels. The result is a full-bodied, hedonistic Primitivo that delivers unexpected complexity at its price point — a genuine over-achiever from the heel of Italy's boot.

The nose is perfumed and inviting: rich blackberry, juicy black cherry, warm spice, and dark chocolate fill the glass with an exotic, sun-drenched intensity. On the palate, it is full-bodied with a rich, plush texture, soft tannins, and a surprisingly complex, lingering finish. Juicy, generous, and built for the table.

Bart Hopkins, 67Wine.com — "A full bodied, full flavored Primitivo guaranteed to please! Perfumed aromas and flavors of rich blackberry, juicy black cherry, spice and dark chocolate fill the nose and fill the mouth with rich texture and soft tannins on the surprisingly complex finish."

• Producer: Cantine Due Palme, Cellino San Marco, Brindisi, Puglia, Italy
• Founded: 1989
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: Puglia IGT (Salento)
• Varietal: 100% Primitivo
• Vines: Old vines on sandy coastal soils
• Style: Full-Bodied, Fruit-Forward, Hedonistic
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Rich blackberry, black cherry, warm spice, dark chocolate, plush texture, soft tannins
• Cellar Potential: Drink now through 2027
• Best Paired With: Grilled lamb, braised short ribs, pizza, pasta with meat ragù, aged pecorino, charcuterie
• Serve: 62–66°F

Old-vine Primitivo from the heart of Salento — Le Sciare is southern Italy's most satisfying everyday red, full of sun, soul, and flavor.

Querciabella Mongrana — Maremma Toscana, Italy 2022

Querciabella is one of Tuscany's most visionary estates — a certified organic and biodynamic producer whose uncompromising commitment to sustainable viticulture and vegan winemaking has set the standard for responsible fine wine production in Italy. The 2022 Mongrana is their Maremma flagship: a structured Sangiovese-dominant blend — 50% Sangiovese, 25% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon — crafted from biodynamically farmed estate fruit in the wild, untamed coastal terroir of Maremma. The result is a rich, round, and deeply expressive red that earned 90 Points from Wine Spectator and overdelivers at its price point.

The nose is complex and inviting: black cherry, plum, boysenberry, morello cherry, blackberry, and blueberry, with layered notes of kirsch, eucalyptus, lavender, ivy, pine needles, and a touch of licorice. On the palate, the wine is juicy and fresh with a rich, round mouthfeel, soft tannins, and a long, savory mineral finish that persists. It is vibrant, intense, and deeply satisfying — the kind of Super Tuscan that disappears fast at the table.

"Black cherry and plum fruit signals this rich, round red. Boysenberry, eucalyptus and lavender notes chime in as this remains focused on the long finish. Drink now through 2027." — Wine Spectator, 90 Points. (Vintage 2022). 

• Producer: Querciabella, Maremma, Tuscany, Italy
• Vintage: 2022
• Appellation: Toscana IGT — Maremma
• Blend: 50% Sangiovese, 25% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Farming: Certified Organic & Biodynamic — vegan winemaking
• Closure: Cork
• Size: 750ml
• Drink: Now through 2027
• Tasting Notes: Black cherry, plum, boysenberry, morello cherry, kirsch, eucalyptus, lavender, licorice, mineral finish
• Best Paired With: Bistecca alla Fiorentina, wild boar ragù, aged pecorino, lamb chops, charcuterie boards

Tuscany's benchmark organic Super Tuscan at an honest price — Querciabella Mongrana is the standard for what biodynamic, coastal Maremma red can deliver.

Alta Mora Etna Rosso · Mount Etna · 2023

Alta Mora is the Cusumano family’s project on the slopes of Mount Etna, where Nerello Mascalese, an indigenous Sicilian grape, grows in the mountain’s dark volcanic soils. The variety’s combination of vivid fruit, firm tannins and lively acidity has drawn comparisons to Nebbiolo and Pinot Noir.

Expert Review · 2022 Vintage

Wine Enthusiast 92 points (2022 vintage): The cool, fresh, floral nose swirls with aromas of violets, lilacs, crushed rocks, earth, herbs, and blackberries. Figs lift a sweet, ripe blackberry element on the palate, while an undertone of salted dark chocolate and hints of chili pepper heat keep you on your toes. Tannins provide structure throughout.

Wine Details

• Producer: Alta Mora (Cusumano)
• Appellation: Etna Rosso, Sicily, Italy
• Vintage: 2023
• Grapes: Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio
• Size: 750ml