This week, we're going to need a knee brace as we're traveling halfway down the leg-like profile of Italy to explore the signature specialties of Tuscany and Marche through a quartet of impressive new arrivals! Beginning in the easterly region of Marche, defined by its Apennine mountain terrain and Adriatic influence, where we'll find the Verdicchio grape, whose lemony brightness and mineralistic edge make it one of Italy's most beloved companions for seafood. From Marchetti, we'll have the opportunity to enjoy both a lean, clean rendition as well as a riper, more richly perfumed offering. Next, we'll venture toward Sienna, where we'll encounter two bold, bright reds from Fattoria Casabianca featuring the Sangiovese grape as it shares the spotlight with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Canaiolo. There will also be a couple of Italian cheeses and a Giacomo salami from right here in NC to sample. Tastings like these are the b(oot)'s knees!