Roero Arneis DOC - Cascina Chicco, Piedmont, Italy
Grillo IGT - Altavilla Bianco Firriato, Sicily, Italy
Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG - Mormoraia, Tuscany, Italy
Grecanico IGT - Branciforti Inzolia Bianco, Sicily, Italy
This week I had the opportunity to taste quite a few wines and narrowed the list down to some fantastic few ones:
SALMON CREEK CHARDONNAY, CALIFORNIA
Our newest by-the-glass white.
This California Chardonnay boasts an impressive range of flavors from the expected buttered, oak overtones to the fresh, fruit flavors of apple, pear, citrus and melon, leaving a lasting palate impression.
PRA SOAVE CLASSICO, VENETO, ITALY
90 points - The Wine Advocate: "The 2009 Soave Classico opens with gorgeous aromatics that lead to crisp, beautifully articulated fruit. The persistence, balance and clean, minerally finish add up to an absolutely delicious bottle of Soave. Needless to say, it is highly recommended."
FONTODI CHIANTI CLASSICO, TUSCANY, ITALY
91 points - The Wine Advocate: "A big, super-ripe Chianti that captures all of the best qualities of the vintage in its super-ripe fruit and beautifully defined aromatics. This is a serious, structured Chianti that can be enjoyed now, but that also has the stuffing to age gracefully for years."
90 points - Wine Spectator: "Beautiful aromas of rich plum and black cherry follow through to a full body, with velvety tannins and a long, rich finish."
SAN FELICE IL GRIGIO CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA, TUSCANY, ITALY
90 points - Wine Spectator: "Blueberry and mineral aromas. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and pretty wood that turns to sandalwood and violet. Subtle and polished. Best from 2010 through 2014. 21,600 cases made."
ARZUAGA PAGO FLORENTINO, LA MANCHA, SPAIN
90 points - The Wine Advocate: "100% Tempranillo sourced from a single 72 hectare estate. The wine was barrel-fermented and then aged for 12 months in equal parts French and American oak, 50% new. Deep crimson-colored, it reveals an enticing perfume of cedar, pencil lead, leather, chocolate, and black cherry. On the palate it has loads of ripe fruit, a smooth texture, succulent flavors, and a 40-second finish."
