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WHAT'S SIPPIN' SUMMER 2023
What we're sipping on this summer If you're like us, summer's warm temperatures, longer days, and chill perspectives make us reach for something frosty to sip on. This issue highlights a few of our go-to "best served chilled" favorite wines in all shades - red, white, and rose.
New to the US! Vivace! Coming to us from Piemonte Italy, Vivace! has landed in the US! Vivace! means Vibrant, Lively, Upbeat, Fun - exactly what you'd expect from a glass of these light and refreshing, lowalcohol, semi-sweet, gently-bubbly wines. Vivace! Sweet Red has juicy mixed-berry fruit flavors and Vivace! Sweet White boasts ripe apple and pear flavors. These wines are making their way across the US now, so ask for Vivace! by name! $14.99 SRP
Try one, or for those overachievers out there try them all - then share your favorite with us - we'd love to hear from you.
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Say hello to The Marchesini Family Chiaretto di Bardolino Just look at that color! Made from Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and Molinara grapes exuding a vibrant rose color with flavors of wild strawberries and peach blossoms. Absolutely yummy and refreshing! If you like Grenache or Mourvedre you'll love the Chiaretto "Wine is more than just a drink: it is a gift of life and we are the proud custodians."
-- The Marchesini Family
$17.99 SRP
90pts James Suckling
Meet the Casalfarneto Verdicchio 'Fontevecchia' Anyone familiar with the Verdicchio grape varietal? Verdicchio, pronounced "ver-DEE-KEE-o" is a white wine grape that has grown in the Marche region of Italy for hundreds of years. A long-time favorite of ours - not to mention of media publications, the Casalfarneto 'Fontevecchia' wine is crisp, fresh, highly mineral, yet balanced. Pairs great with vegetables, seafood, roasted chicken, and pasta with white sauces. Perfect for summer! If you enjoy Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio, you'll love the Verdicchio! $17.99 SRP
92pts
Italian Wine Report
91pts Vinous
90pts James Suckling
Ca' del Sarto Pinot Grigio (and more!) The Ca' del Sarto brand is near and dear to our hearts because it encompasses "no frills" winemaking - creating excellent quality, great tasting wines you can count on with every bottle. Inspired by the Renaissance, crafted for every occasion. We wanted honest wines that stood out from the crowd, so we collaborated with rock-star vintners across Italy who masterfully blend the artistry and science of winemaking to create affordable Italian wines for everyday occasions. So whether it’s a crisp Pinot Grigio, a Barbera d’Alba or a Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, you can trust that the quality represents the blending of Italian art and science that began in Florence centuries ago. Look for the fleur de lis - you can't miss it! $10.99-$11.99 SRP
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88 pts
88 pts
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RIO Lambrusco Lambrusco has long been a crowdpleasing favorite for wine drinkers the world over. A fruity, casual wine, with a vibrant red color and a simple, sweet, bubbly palate that was unmistakable. Today’s Lambrusco has evolved well beyond its humble, on-the-rocks origins, thanks in no small part to Cantina San Martino and their RIO Lambrusco. RIO Lambrusco from Cantina San Martino – a modern take on classic wines that everyone will enjoy.
How do you RIO? SCORES PROVIDED BY ITALIAN WINE REPORT
**Lands in the US end of June, so be on the lookout and get ready to get your happy on! $14.99 SRP
Chilled Reds?
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Kaltern Schiava, pronounced "skeeAHH-vah" The hills are alive...! Located at the top of Alto Adige, which borders Austria are the picturesque, sustainably worked vineyards of Kellerei Kaltern.
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Wine Enthusiast
The Kaltern Schiava is light cherry red in color, with yummy fruity aromas of cherry and raspberries. Approachable, medium-bodied, but very soft on the palate making it incredibly easy to drink - especially with a light chill. If you enjoy Pinot Noir or Grenache, you'll love the Schiava. "Delicacy is a term you don’t often see in wine profiles but put it back in your tasting vocabulary. It’s a perfect descriptor for Schiava." $18.99 SRP
The Marchesini Family Bardolino Classico The Bardolino is the wine 'Nonno Plinio' (grandpa) started his business as a winemaker with. Still produced today, using original methods - steeped in tradition. A simple but elegant wine - "a friend to accompany you every day and that never lets you down". Made from the same grapes as the Chiaretto, but crafted into a light ruby red colored wine, with red-purple hues. Aromas of black pepper, nutmeg, and cinnamon, typical of the Corvinone grape. On the palate, elegant tannin, almost sweet, and well-ballanced, typical notes of the Molinara grape. Serve slightly chilled as an aperitif and with fish, pizza, and pastas. Server at room temperature with richer dishes, such as risotto, chicken, and pork. If you enjoy Pinot Noir, you'll love the Bardolino. $15.99 SRP WWW.ENOTEC.NET