Reds:
Ca’ Marcanda
Promis
Super Tuscan
2014
$39.99 reg. $52.99
91 Points Wine Enthusiast
Aromas of underbrush, cut grass, Mediterranean scrub, red currant and spice take center stage along with a hint of menthol. The soft approachable palate offers blackberry, black currant, star anise, vanilla and white pepper alongside bright acidity and supple tannins.
Prunotto
Costamiole
Barbera D’Asti
Superiore Nizza
2010
$34.99 reg. $54.99
90 Points Wine Spectator
The wine is garnet red with purple and blackish highlights. It is richly fruity in aromatics with dominate notes of plums and cherries along with violets, cinnamon, cacao and leather. On the palate, the wine is full and ample, dense and rich in supple, but structured tannins.
Col D’Orcia
Rosso Di Montalcino
2016
$21.99 reg. $29.99
92 Points Robert Parker
A soft, delicious red with crushed berry and cherry character. Full body, round, velvety tannins and a flavorful finish. From organically grown grapes
Sansonina
Evaluna
Cabernet Sauvignon – Cabernet Franc
2019
$19.99
New Wine
Silty/morainic soils with the presence of clay are well-suited soils for Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Sandy soil elevates aromatics and creates softer wines, showing less tannin. The presence of clay allows a balancing act to sand, offering higher extract and color. Vinifying in stainless allows for the fresh red fruits to emerge together with peppery characteristics of the Cabernet duo.
The fresh profile and moderate tannins offer immediate drinkability. With food, reach for a porchetta sandwich, roasted chicken or game birds such as quail. Hard cheeses with age are an ideal exploration with the wine.
Argiolas
Costera
Cannonau Di Sardegna
2020
$15.99 reg. $16.99
World’s Healthiest Wine
Costera shows the typicity of the Cannonau grape with flavors of very ripe strawberries, black cherries, herbs, and spices. The warmth and intense sunlight of southern Sardinia can be seen and felt in the wine with unexpectedly deep color and fullness on the palate. French oak barriques provide rounded tannins and flavors of vanilla.
Meat cooked over an open flame is an artform in Sardinia and specialties such as spit-roasted suckling pig or lamb seem perfect for the rich and complex flavors of Cannonau.
Whites:
La Mormoraia
Suavis
Vernaccia Di San Gimignano
2016
$17.99 reg. $19.99
100% Veranccia di San Gimignano Grapes. A ripe style, this reveals apricot, white chocolate and melon flavors. Feels soft initially, but then the structure kicks in, adding light tannins.
Antinori
Bramito della Sala
Chardonnay
Umbria
2020
$19.99 reg. $23.99
90 Points Wine Spectator
Bramìto della Sala 2020 is straw yellow in color. The nose opens with notes of white flower blossoms followed by light citrusy sensations. Its palate is crisp, full-bodied and delivers easy drinkability. Its pleasant mineral character accents a pleasantly savory finish.
Villa Raiano
Greco Di Tufo
2020
$17.99 reg. $19.99
Racy and bone-dry, this radiant white has delicate scents of citrus blossoms and orchard fruit with the barest whiff of wet stone. Vibrant and offering mineral energy and tension, the precise, savory palate features Meyer lemon, Bartlett pear and salty mineral notes alongside crisp acidity. Delicious.
Suavia
Soave Classico
2020
$14.99 reg. $17.99
90 Points Wine Spectator
Suavia Soave Classico appears bright and lemon-yellow. Fresh aromas of apple, pear and almond balance clean minerality and a hint of fresh herb. Crisp and refreshing on the palate, the flavors and aromas build toward a harmonious and lingering finish.
Ideal as an aperitif, Suavia Soave Classico matches well with a wide array of dishes, from hors d'oeuvres and fresh fish to white meats and young cheeses. It is equally well-suited to summer nights in the back yard with friends or family.
