Marchesi Antinori Vina Haras de Pirque
Marchesi Antinori Hussonet Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserva 2018
The 2018 growing year gifted Haras de Pirque with stupendous raw materials, and the ’18 Hussonet packs a serious punch at its modest... price point. A blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with Carménère and a kiss of Merlot, this silky-smooth, aromatic wine holds its cassis and blackberries in a spicy, peppery hand, scattering the nose with fresh mint, milk chocolate and oak. Balanced and delicious, this wine makes you want to open another bottle almost immediately.
$13.45In StockCantina del Taburno
Aglianico del Tabruno Fidelis 2017
The 2017 Aglianico Fidelis took me by surprise. I usually only like dry, tannic Aglianicos from Mastroberardino, for example, but I had this bottle before my... tasting on Wed. We opened it the night before with some pizza and the two of us drank the whole bottle without even realizing it. The secret of this wine? There a 10% blend of Sangiovese and Merlot that helps keep the racy and super structured Aglianico grape in check; I was floored. This simple wine drank seamlessly, was balanced, was fruit forward enough to caress the palate but not overly so. The supple, opulent quality is met with elevated acidity thanks to the vineyard altitudes ranging from 650ft to 2000ft. At $18 per bottle you get all this?? Yes please.
$13.95In StockMarchesi Antinori
Marchesi Antinori Villa Antinori Rosso Toscana 2019
Villa Antinori’s 2019 Rosso is the little red that could — it seriously overdelivers! Super-ripe cassis, plums, blackberries, and cherries wrap... with notes of warm loam, licorice, baking spices, and wild herbs in this irresistible Rosso. Bold and delicious, this wine floods the palate with robust fruit, nice acidity, and fine-grained tannins. You can’t go wrong with this deeply enjoyable Rosso, drinking now and over the next few years.
$14.99In StockMaculan
Maculan Brentino Veneto IGT 2016
A Bordeaux-inspired blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon (usually 55% and 45% respectively) harvested manually from estate vineyards and fermented in... temp-controlled stain-less steel with regular punch-downs. An über-classic Bordeaux blend, elegant and juicy at the same time, and offering aromas of ripe berry and cherry, followed by notes of fresh spices and light toast. Finishes dry, with balanced acidity and firm tannins. Perfect for pastas with wild boar ragout, or roasted game.
$15.99In StockTenuta di Castellaro
Tenuta di Castellaro Ypsilon Terre Siciliane IGT 2017
A blend of 60% Corinto Nero, 20% Alicante and 20% Nero d'Avola that’s grown on Salina, an island off the coast of Sicily, Ypsilon is a terrific... red wine for warm weather (but it’s also great when the weather is chilly). Layers of crunchy cranberries and succulent strawberries cavort on a foundation of warm earth, new leather, wildflowers, wild herbs, and Mediterranean scrub. Lively yet complex, this mineral-laden fresh red is an unexpected delight.
$22.49In StockLuciano Sandrone
Luciano Sandrone Dolcetto d’Alba 2021
The child of an excellent growing season, Sandrone’s 2021 Dolcetto d’Alba is a thing of beauty. Juicy cherries and wild brambly berries dance with spice,... flower petals, a kiss of earth, and closes with that telltale Dolcetto note of almonds. This surprisingly complex wine is super-enjoyable, offering a sweet inner perfume, terrific balance, and an open-knit personality. This is one food-friendly wine to pop and pour again and again!
$23.99Pre-ArrivalLuigi Maffini
Luigi Maffini Kleos Rosso Paestum IGT 2017
This glorious mono-varietal Aglianico has it all: a flawless pedigree, a bewitching bouquet, drink-me-now accessibility, and the stuffing to age for years.... Fistfuls of succulent black and red fruits blend with peppery spices, fragrant flower petals, crushed stones, and cedar, while the palate studs the tongue with fine-grained tannins and fills the mouth with plush texture. No doubt, this wine is an absolute knockout!
$24.95In StockTenuta Sette Ponti
Tenuta Setti Ponti Crognolo Toscana IGT 2018
The 2018 Crognolo is a blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot and shows off some glorious floral and red berry notes while commanding great opulence, drinkability and a long finish. An exceptional wine for the money and hands down an impressive crowd pleaser you should have at arm’s reach.
$25.99In StockMontessu, Isola dei Nuraghi IGT 2018
The 2018 Montessu is a big blend for such a little wine; and it delivers, big time! The Montessu shows off its dark fruited qualities right off the bat in its... glorious bouquet. Blackberries and plums, graphite and supple, opulent fruity aromas hit your palate in a beautifully balanced way. There’s a lot going on with the five varietals Carignano, Syrah, Cab Sauv, Cab Franc and Merlot in this second Punica label. Great minerality on tis, finely integrated tannins and flavor, after flavor after flavors of different fruits, licorice, underbrush and more – like an everlasting Gobstopper. Incredibly drinkable, the Montessu is a crazy good value for the money. If you’re looking for something to pop and drink this is it!
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