Tasting notes, January 31, 2026; New Arrivals from Piedmont & Tuscany

                    New Italians from Piedmont & Tuscany

2024 Calcinaie Vernaccia
On Sale for $20
San Gimigano / Italy
100% Vernaccia
Fermented and aged in stainless steel, Calcinaie’s Vernaccia is sourced from a 15 acre parcel just outside the town of San Gimignano. The vineyard is farmed organically having been planted mostly in the late 1980’s. 
2024 Colle Massari Melacce
On Sale for $16
Montecucco / Tuscany / Italy
100% Vermentino
Colle Massari is one of the largest and most important producers in Montecucco and boasts some of its oldest vines. The Bianco is fermented in stainless steel prior to 4 months aging in tanks. 
2016 Terreno A Sofia
On Sale for $50
Greve / Chianti Classico / Italy
100% Sangiovese
Sourced from the property’s oldest vines (40+ years old), Terreno’s ASofia spends 30 months aging in large oak casks. The 2016 is a library release direct from Terreno and showcases the beautiful balance of fruit and acid the vintage enjoyed.
2020 Boschis Vigna dei Prey
On Sale for $25
Dogliani / Piedmont / Italy
100% Dolcetto
Sourced from a small 4 acre parcel, this ebullient Dolcetto is from the famed Dogliani denomination. The wine was fermented in stainless steel using indigenous yeast prior to 11 additional months in tank and 12 months in bottle.
2023 Brovia Villerina Secca
On Sale for $44
Langhe / Piedmont / Italy
100% Nebbiolo
This Freisa comes from rather noble roots, having been planted in the famed Villero cru of Barolo. While often produced in a frizzante style, this still example is intended to partner with charcuterie.
2024 Burlotto Barbera d’Alba
On Sale for $32
Langhe / Piedmont / Italy
100% Barbera
Only 800 cases are produced of Burlotto’s Barbera d’Alba. The grapes are sourced from vineyards scattered in and around the Barolo zone. The wine is raised for 9 months in large oak casks.