Tasting notes, February 21, 2026; Unusual Varietals

                    Unusual Varietals

2024 Labbe Abymes
On Sale for $17.99
Savoie / France
100% Jacquere
Labbe is a family owned domaine located in the Savoie appellation of Abymes. The varietal of choice is Jacquere which yields a fresh, spritely wine. The wine is fermented and aged in stainless steel.
2022 Castellucci Miano Shiara Riserva
On Sale for $23.99
Sicily / Italy
100% Catarratto
Castellucci Miano encompasses over 150 acres of vineyards spread throughout the Valledolmo sub region. The Catarratto vines employed for this bottling are over 80 years of age and the wine is fermented and aged in stainless steel.
2023 Geyerhof Stockwerk
On Sale for $19.99
Kremstal / Austria
100% Zweigelt
The Zweigelt varietal is the product of a genetic crossing of Austria’s most famous red cultivars (Blaufrankisch & St Laurent). Stockwerk is intended as a refreshing, punchy red to be served on its own or alongside food.
2024 Clementi Classico
On Sale for $25.99
Valpolicella / Veneto / Italy
60% Corvina, 30% Rondinella, 10% Molinara and Oseleta
Pietro Clementi’s vineyard holdings are located in the hills surrounding the commune of Marano, the original heart of the Valpolicella zone. The 35 acres of vines are planted to 60% Corvina, 30% Rondinella and 10% Molinara and Oseleta. These indigenous varietals are co-fermented with native yeast and rested for 6 months in stainless steel tanks prior to bottling.
2023 Li Veli Susumaniello
On Sale for $25.99
Salento / Italy
100% Susumaniello
Only 125 acres of Susumaniello are planted in all of Italy. Li Veli planted their parcels back in 2000 and today the vines produce a rare glimpse into this ancient varietal.
2022 Opta Reserva
On Sale for $16.99
Dao / Portugal Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Alfrocheiro
Produced as a dry table wine from the traditional port varietals of Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz along with Alfrocheiro, Opta Reserva is aged in  wood and tends towards darker red and black fruit flavors.