New Italians
| 2023 Erne Vermentino On Sale for $18 | Toscana / Italy 100% Vermentino Sourced from vineyards in and around Bolgheri on Tuscany’s western coast, “Erne” is a homage to the proprietor’s grandmother. The wine is fermented and aged very briefly (3 months) in stainless steel tanks. |
| 2024 Li Veli Askos On sale for $24 | Salento / Italy 100% Verdeca The little known Verdeca varietal is native to the Puglia area and produces a mineral driven white wine with a fair amount of acidity. Li Veli refers to this bottling as “Askos”, a nod to the Romans who may have grown this grape as well. |
| 2023 Le Piane Nebbiolo On Sale for $24 | Colline Novaresi / Alto Piemonte / Italy Mostly Nebbiolo, with Vespolina A fresh and vivacious style of Nebbiolo, the Piane Colline Novaresi is true to its fresh Alto Piemonte roots. The wine is exposed to a short maceration prior to 9 months refinement in stainless steel tanks. |
| 2019 Frederico Bonfio Rosso On Sale for $16 | Toscana / Italy 100% Sangiovese Sourced from 15-20 year-old vines in Chianti Colli Senesi, Bonfio’s Rosso is fermented in stainless steel and aged for two years in large Slovenian oak casks prior to 6 months in bottle. |
| 2023 Altare Dolcetto d’Alba On Sale for $20 | La Morra / Langhe / Italy 100% Dolcetto Silky and packed with flavor, Altare’s Dolcetto offers aromas of fresh strawberry and black cherry. The wine is aged for 10 months in stainless steel tanks, which gently opens the many layers of red fruit present. |
| 2018 Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino On Sale for $69.99 | Montalcino / Tuscany / Italy 100% Sangiovese Aged for 42 months in barrel prior to an additional 6 months in bottle, the 2018 Casanova di Neri Brunello is a modern styled wine built around dark red fruit and moderate acidity. The 2018’s from this heralded village are relatively accessible today. (93pts – RP) |