The Wines of This Week's Tasting:
New Italians
June 21, 2017
White
2015 Gianni Gagliardo Favorita Fallegro: Flowers, pear and a hint of sea salt. Pleasantly fresh. Very Good Plus 18.99/bottle 17.09/mixed case 16.14/case
2014 Montenindoli Vernaccia di San Gimignano Fiore: Aromas of ripe fruit, flowers, tea, and saffron. Richly flavored and refined. Will also age well. Very Good Plus to Excellent. 21/bottle 18.90/mixed case 17.85/case
Red
2012 Giacomo Vico Langhe Rosso: Plums, strawberries cherries with gentle tannins and spicy overtones. Very Good Plus 16.99/bottle 15.29/mixed case 14.44/case
2015 Revelli Dogliani SuperioreSan Matteo: Aromas of red berry and anise. Rich cherry fruit and almonds with chewy tannins and vibrant acidity. Excellent 32/bottle 28.80/mixed case 27.20/case
2013 Dei Vino Nobile de Montepulciano: Cherries, balsam and spice. Rich flavors with great balance and structure. Medium bodied with a lonf finish. Excellent 30/bottle 27/mixed case 25.50/case
2008 Casteluccio Ronco dei Ciliegi: Dramatic aromas of rich berry and spice. Meaty and smoky overtones. Full bodied with silky tannins and fresh acidity. Excellent 27/bottle 24.30/mixed case 22.95/case
Special 6/21 New Italian case: Two bottles of each of the above for a special price of $248
In store only-Special 6/21 New Italian pack: One bottle of each of the above for a special price of $131
Order by phone at 617.367.8605, or reserve here: Peter@federalwine.com
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- Peter Hemenway
