Vivid straw-yellow. Expressive aromas of lemon juice, yellow peach and spearmint, complicated by balsamic nuances. At once sweet and focused, with no shortage of energy to the dense stone fruit, balsamic and minty flavors. Finishes big and bold, delivering outstanding juiciness and length. Lovely wine of sneaky complexity. A blend of Grillo and Cataratto.

Castello di Verrazzano's The 2014 Chianti Classico is gorgeous. Beautifully perfumed and deep on the palate, with a classic, midweight sense of structure, the 2014 hits all the right notes. Succulent red cherry fruit, pipe tobacco, leather, smoke and cedar infuse this creamy, super-expressive Chianti Classico from Verrazzano.

This wine offers aromas of scorched earth, pipe tobacco, mature black-skinned berry and a hint of leather. The rounded, generous palate doles out juicy black cherry, fleshy raspberry, star anise and a hint of cinnamon alongside chewy tannins. Drink through 2022.

A dense, tightly wound version, offering cherry, plum, leather, tar and tobacco flavors. Long and saturated with flavor, backed by a layer of beefy tannins. Be patient. Best from 2020 through 2032. 15,000 cases made.  

Year after year, this is a fantastic rosé sparkler that can be served at informal and formal occasions alike.

Open-knit and fresh, with citrusy acidity, this mixes strawberry, raspberry and plum fruit with notes of smoke and spice. An accessible version that can serve well as an aperitif.

A ripe, intense version, with plum, black cherry, tar, roasted almond, leather and soy aromas and flavors, backed by muscular tannins. Balsamic notes of wild rosemary and juniper add interest. Shows a hint of oxidation, yet this remains fresh and long. A singular Barolo. Still youthful, with a long life ahead. Drink now through 2033. 

From one of Trento's leading wineries, this salmon-colored wine made from Pinot Nero and Chardonnay opens with aromas of rose, red berry and a whiff of nut paste. The palate displays more Pinot Nero, with wild cherry, strawberry and graphite flavors alongside a vibrant perlage and brisk acidity.

A delicate rosé, with the lively bead carrying flavors of wild strawberry, smoked almond, singed orange peel and biscotti. Well-balanced and fresh. Drink now.

Aromas of strawberry and cream with hints of balsamic. Full body, layered and flavorful. Plenty of fruit and character. Tight and dense. Pretty finish with hints of white pepper and dried fruits. Disgorged in 2017. Drink now.

Distinctive for a sweet cherry aroma and flavor, accented by mineral and wild herb notes. Light-bodied and expressive, with dense, well-integrated tannins. The fine length evokes green olive hints. Best from 2021 through 2033. 

Rich and expressive, with a refined bead and a well-cut frame to the flavors of baked apple, quince paste, toasted almond, crystallized honey and pastry dough. Delivers a clean, fresh finish.

Ripe cherry, leather, iron and tar flavors mark this dense, vibrant red. All the components are here, but this needs some time to come together. The fruit and tannins dovetail on the long finish. Best from 2022 through 2036. 

Attractive aromas and flavors of lime, lemon and cooked apple. Hints of cream too. Full to medium body, bright acidity and a fresh finish. Always an outstanding Italian sparkling wine. Disgorged in 2014. Drink now.

Fresh and balanced, with a fine, lacy bead and a streak of salinity underscoring the Asian pear, ground ginger, hazelnut and lemon zest notes. Very drinkable. Drink now through 2019.

Scents of mature orchard fruit, fresh bread dough and citrus lead the way on this delightful sparkler. The bright palate delivers pear, apple, lime and a hint of pastry cream alongside lively acidity. It closes crisp and clean.