Tasting Notes, January 13, 2023; Italy, from North to South

                     New Italians

2021 Tavignano
Misco

On Sale for $19.20
Jesi / Marche / Italy
100% Verdicchio
Sourced from Tavignano’s most prized parcel, Misco is produced from older vines and intended for drinking now to capture its fresh energy or held for 5 – 10 years for the wine to pick up its patented nutiness.
2021 Terre Nere Bianco
On Sale for $21.99 
Etna / Sicily/ Italy
70% Carricante, 20% Catarratto, 5% Grecanico, 5% Inzolia
Sourced from the northern slopes of Mount Etna, this expressive Bianco is created from 80 year-old vines and aged entirely in stainless steel tanks. The wine showcases the volcanic soils of its vineyard, with a hint of smoke.
2021 Terre Nere Rosso
On Sale for $24
Etna / Sicily/ Italy 98% Nerello Mascalese, 2% Nerello Cappuccio
North facing slopes in the townships of Castiglione di Sicilia and Randazzo are the source vineyards for this entry level Terre Nere. Bright cherry and a deep, smoky volcanic notes inform the nose and palate.
2021 Casanova di Neri Irrosso
On Sale for $21.99
Montalcino / Tuscany / Italy
75% Sangiovese with Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot
Sourced from young Sangiovese vines destined to be employed for the property’s Brunello bottlings, Irrosso incorporates the international varietals to add structure and color.
2021 Vajra Rosso (Barbera/Freisa)
On Sale for $24
Barolo / Langhe / Italy
70% Barbera, 30% Freisa
The Vajra family discovered an unusual bottle from 1970 which features this same blend and has chosen to revive the style. The wine leads with Barbera, chunky and dark, then freshens up with the aromatic Freisa component.
2019 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco
On Sale for $39.99
Barbaresco / Langhe / Italy
100% Nebbiolo
The most important cooperative in Italy (the world?), the Produttori del Barbaresco produces textbook examples of Nebbiolo from a large contingent of fantastic growers. The value found here is unrivaled.