2010 Elio Perrone “Sourgal” Moscato, $16.99/$14.99: White peach, pear and jasmine are some of the many ethereal notes in this lightly effervescent wine. Its sweetness is light and refreshing. Everyone will love it. 90 WA
2010 Feliciana Felugan Lugana, $15.99/Sale $12.99: Our Courtesy Clerks discovered this while in a wind surfing regatta on Lake Garda, whence this wine comes. It is likely the best Lugana we’ve tasted. It’s sleek and sexy like a top Soave, which is made about 30 miles away.
2010 Zenato Pinot Grigio, $12.99/Sale $10.99: Always a step ahead of the legion of Italian PGs. It has some grip and substance, nothing like the all-too-often watery productions. Rarely can you go far astray with a Zenato-made wine.
2010 Ca del Re Dolcetto d’Alba, $13.99/Sale $11.99: Lordy, what a pretty little red. It’s a basketful of red fruits. You could drink it all day long. Maybe dipping some “biscotti” in wouldn’t be outside decorum. But don’t have Lolita aboard.
2005 Veglio Barolo, $37.99/Sale $29.99: “Si nonna,” you can buy good Barolo in “Stati Uniti” at prices “bello.” This provides all the cherries and violets, and depth you expect from one of Italy’s greatest wines. Make that one of “the world’s greatest wines.”
2004 Molino Barolo, Vigna Conca, $64.99/Sale $49.99: This traditionally-styled wine from a classic vintage and the legendary Vigna Conca vineyard is the epitome of Barolo. You’ll find this for much more online. Don’t hesitate – only a few bottles left.
2007 Pelissero Barbaresco, Nubiola, $53.99/Sale $42.99: If you would like to see why Barbaresco is the “queen of Nebbiolo” this is one to muse over. It has beauty and strength with dried rose, violets and a touch of tar in the nose. The palate is a cherry delight. 93 WA
2007 Allegrini Palazzo della Torre, $21.99/Sale $18.99: Technically this is Valpolicella, but it has Amarone added in the mix, which ups the octane. You definitely notice the dried grape aspect of the Amarone. Plus, 2007 was a vintage where the grapes almost dried on the vine. No, this ain’t your dull, bulk “Valpi” from Bolla. 90 WA
2007 Tolaini Al Passo, $25.99/Sale $21.99: This is a “Super Tuscan,” thus a wine containing grapes other than the traditional Sangiovese, etc., of Tuscany. Here the interloper is Merlot, at 20 % to Sangiovese’s 80%. The terroir comes through in this wine with a framework of garrigue around the fruit. It all adds up to a plush delight on the tongue. 92 WA
Wine score legend:
ST: Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar
WA: Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
WE: Wine Enthusiast
W&S: Wine & Spirits
WS: Wine Spectator
