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summerwines

*Cataldi Madonna *Whites, Rosés, Sparkling, & Light Reds

*New Addition: Aneri

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viassummerwine guideCool off with wines that are perfect for summer. All suggestions listed here were featured at our Summer Wine Tasting on May 21st, 2018, in NYC.

bright, crisp whitesAUSTRIA

Allram Gruner Veltliner Strass 2017Delicate peppery aroma with refreshing citrus notes on the palate. Spicy, charming, and light; clear pepperiness.

AbRUzzo, ITAly

*Cataldi Madonna Pecorino Giulia 2017Brilliant greenish yellow color. The bouquet on the nose is very elegant with aromas of white flowers, grapefruit, lime and fresh herbs. On the palate it is fresh and juicy,

confirming the aromas perceived on the nose, with a long lemony finish.

TRenTIno, ITAly

Torre di luna Sauvignon blanc 2017Straw yellow color with green highlights. Very clean nose with intense, fresh tropical fruit, pink grapefruit and veg-etal aromas, like tomato leaf. Good structure with lively

acidity, dry and medium length finish.

Maso Poli Pinot Grigio 2017Pale yellow color with copper hints. The bouquet on

the nose is fine and intense with typical notes of pear, tangerine, and delicate sweet hints of acacia flowers and

honey. Dry, fresh, elegant sip with medium body, nice balance and a harmonious persistent finish.

lechthaler Riesling 2017Straw yellow color with green highlights. The nose is clean, delicate, with hints of acacia flowers, honey and pear. The sip is dry, fresh, fruity with an enjoyable acidic edge and a pleasant finish of flower and exotic fruit that recall the

natural fragrances of the variety.

SICIly, ITAly

Colosi Salina bianco 2016Straw yellow color with gold highlights. The bouquet on the nose is very elegant, with notes of ripe and exotic fruits, white peach, and a typical sensation of Mediter-ranean scrub. On the palate it is fresh, flavorful, fuity,confirming the aromas perceived on the nose. Long

mineral finish.

TUSCAny, ITAly

Fatt. del Teso Montecarlo bianco 2017. The bouquet on the nose is intense, fresh and floral with hints of spring flowers and tropical fruits. The sip is crispy, fruity, well balanced, with a persistent mineral

finish.

Campo alle Comete Vermentino 2017Bright yellow, nearly paper white, with soft green reflec-

tions. The bouquet on the nose is fresh and fragrant with intense aromatic notes of citrus fruits, grapefruit in particular, and floral aromas, typical of the variety. On the palate it is fresh and fruity, with a great bal-

ance and a long mineral finish.

PIedMonT, ITAly

damilano Arneis 2017Pale straw yellow color. The bouquet on the nose is

very elegant, intense and inviting, with aromas of yellow flowers and fresh fruit, like peach and apple. A medium

to full bodied wine with crisp acidity and a lingeringmineral finish.

broglia la Meirana Gavi 2017The color is pale straw yellow with green reflections.

The bouquet on the nose is fine and delicate with lots of fruits, such as peach, melon and pink grapefruit, together with some hints of anise and flowers. Very

fresh and balanced sip, with a long fruity finish.

Marenco Moscato Scrapona 2017Intense straw yellow color with golden hints. Aromaticbouquet with ripe fruit, delicate and fragrant. The taste

is delicate, with pleasing Moscato notes.

PUGlIA, ITAly

Cantele Salento Chardonnay 2017Straw colored with elusive green highlights. Lily of the

valley, magnolia and linden blossom; the floral perfume intensifies as the wine matures. Fresh and harmonious

flavor.

Cantele Teresamarana Chard. 2016Spicy aromas emerge immediately, giving way to floral

and fruit sensations. Hints of acacia with local and exotic ripe fruit. Silky in the mouth, fresh and sweet spices imparted by selected wood used during aging.

Long fruity and mineral finish.

loMbARdy, ITAly

Montonale lugana 2017The color is straw- yellow with greenish shimmer. The nose is elegant. It first shows its fruity character with

tropical and peach notes, and then hints of white flow-ers and spices to complete the intense bouquet. The sip is fresh, mellow and velvet, with a perfect balance and

a pleasant minerality.

CAMPAnIA, ITAly

Terredora Falanghina d’Irpinia 2017Pale yellow color. Rich and intense aroma of fruit with hints of apple, pineapple, quince and pear. Fresh and clean in the mouth with excellent acidity, good struc-

ture, and a floral finish.

lIGURIA, ITAly

bardellini Pigato 2017Straw yellow with greenish reflections. Elegant bouquet with notes of flowers and aromatic herbs: sage, myrtle, rosemary and thyme. Revival of marine iodine in the nose. Dry, medium to full-bodied sip with enjoyable

sapidity. Persistent on the palate, mellowand dry finish. Clean after-taste.

sparkling whitesVeneTo, ITAly

Acinum Prosecco extra dry nVYellow in color with greenish reflections. On the nose it displays a fruity bouquet with aromas of green apple

and pink grapefruit. A smooth, crispy, extremely elegant palate with a long, fresh and tasty finish.

Aneri Prosecco brut nVStraw yellow color with greenish reflections. The perlage is fine and persistent. On the nose it displays very fresh and elegant aromas of green apple and flowers, acaciaand wisteria in particular. On the palate it is dry, fresh, with a pleasant lemony flavor and a nice mineral finish.

brancher Prosecco Millesimato 2017Inviting straw yellow color with greenish reflections.

The perlage is fine with long lasting bubbles. The nose it is intense and flowery, revealing its freshness with citrus sensations together with more complex hints

of ripe pear and banana. The palate it is elegant and delicately aromatic with a good structure. A wonderful refreshing sip, perfectly balanced beetween acidity and

fleshy fruity sensations.

TRenTIno, ITAly

San Michele edmund Mach 2013Straw-yellow with golden highlights. Well-rounded, complex bouquet of aromas on the nose with an

harmonious blend of yeast and fruitiness. Fine perlage makes it silky and lingering on the palate.

Gaierhof Siris Trento doC nVBright yellow color with greenish hues. The perlage is extremely fine and persistent. On the nose it is fresh

and intense, with notes of Golden apple, wildflowers, and elegant background notes of bread crust and dried fruits. The sip is fresh and dry with a pleas-

ant and persistent finish.

PIedMonT, ITAly

broglia la Meirana Gavi Sparkling 2016Light straw yellow color. Gorgeous bouquet on the nose

with fresh aromas of pear, apple, white flowers and delicate spices. The flavor is dry, fresh,

pleasantly sparkling with a long creamy finish.

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still rosés

SICIly, ITAly

Santa Tresa Grillo Spumante nVPale straw yellow color with hints of gold. This sparkling Grillo has fine, gentle bubbles and a fresh fruity nose with hints of citrus and floral notes. On the palate it

is very well balanced, gentle and soft with a refreshing burst of acidity and a gorgeous fruitiness.

ARAGon, SPAIn

Campos de luz Rosé 2017Intense redcurrant color, with scents of strawberries, raspberries and roses. Full and refreshing on the pal-

ate. 100% Garnacha.

AbRUzzo, ITAly

Cataldi Madonna Cerasuolo 2017Bright, concentrated rose color. The bouquet on the nose is intense, clean and pleasing with aromas red

cherry, wild strawberry and almond. On the palate it isfresh and approachable with a persistent fruity finish.

PUGlIA, ITAly

Cantele negroamaro Rosato 2017The color is clear rose. The bouquet notes of rose and red geranium mingle with fruit notes of stawberry and cherry. The flavor is pleasant with vibrant freshness and

persistent flavor.

loMbARdy, ITAly

Montonale Rosa di notte 2017A bright pink colour with slight copper hues. The nose offers a wide range of floral and fruity nuances: scents of red roses, strawberry and pomegranate stand out in

the alluring bouquet. The palate has a silky, velvety texture, glazed by refreshing notes of raspberry, an

intriguing savory minerality, and an elegant,lingering finish.

CAMPAnIA, ITAly

Terredora Rosaenovae 2017Salmon pink color. Elegant with aromatic notes of

cherry, red fruits and apricot. Well balanced, dry, and persistent with undertones of peach and an aftertaste

of strawberry. Aglianico.

SICIly, ITAly

Santa Tresa Purato Rosé 2017Bright pink color. A highly characterful, bright rosè,

with tons of fresh red berry fruit aromas and flavors. Extremely pleasant, fresh and smooth sip.

PIedMonT, ITAly

damilano Rosato 2017Rose colored with orange hints. Fresh, delicate, and

pleasantly vinous with floral and fruity notes. Dry and harmonious on the palate. Barbera, Syrah, Merlot.

sparkling rosésCATAlonIA, SPAIn

Camps d’estels Cava brut Rosé nVBright pink in colour, with a hint of tile brown due to the ageing. The nose has aromas of ripe berries, with a hint of strawberry jam. From the ageing there are

scents of yeast and breads, with a touch of creaminess.Round like a fresh fruit pie, with a good balance

between sweetness and acidity. Pinot Noir.

VeneTo, ITAly

dolci Colline Rosé Spumante nVPale salmon pink. Crisp, with magnificent color and

raspberry character. Aromas of ripe pear and melon, rounded out by soft red berry. Fresh acidity balanced

by zesty, cherry notes. Glera and Brachetto.

light still redsPUGlIA, ITAly

Cantele Teresa. negroamaro 2014Intense ruby red with hints of violet. The fruit and floral notes of the bouquet offer a preview of how this wine

will evolve on the palate, with ample aromas of ethereal spices and a light minerality. On the palate this wine is

classic, bold, and confident yet perceptibly refined.

SICIly, ITAly

Cantine Colosi Salina Rosso 2015Ruby red color with purple highlights. The bouquet on the nose is intense and rich, with luscious fuity notes

sparkling redseMIlIA-RoMAGnA, ITAly

Pederzana lambrusco Gibe 2016The color is lively red with purple highlights; persistent mousse with a lovely lilacpink hue. The bouquet on the nose is fresh and fruity with notes of ripe black cherry, macerated plum, wild strawberry and licorice. Sprightly fruity and soft; moderate tannins leave the palate pleas-

ingly refreshed.

PIedMonT, ITAly

Marenco brachetto d’Acqui 2017Delicate, ruby red color. Elegant aromas of rose, and raspberries; typical of the Brachetto grape. Aromatic,

delicate, and harmonious on the palate.

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of morello cherry and blackberry, and elegant hints of flowers from the Mediterranean scrub. The sip is

well structured and balanced, with a fruity aftertaste. Nerello Cappuccio and Nerello Mascalese.

PIedMonT, ITAly

Il Chiosso nebbiolo 2010Ruby red color with garnet hues. The bouquet on the nose is very intense with elegant notes of ripe berries, macerated flowers, and tertiary notes of sweet spices, black pepper and balsamic sensations. On the palate it is fresh, dry, medium-bodied, with silky integrated

tannins. Long mineral finish.

TUSCAny, ITAly

Fattoria del Cerro Vino nobile 2014Vivid ruby red color and good concentration. Intense

fragrant nose with fruity notes of wild black cherry and currant, together with undertones of violet and vanilla. Full bodied and well balanced sip with silky tannins.

Fatt. del Teso Montecarlo Rosso 2016Deep ruby red color. The nose is very fruity with hints of wild red berries and spicy overtones. On the palate

it is dry, rounded and well-balanced, with a verypleasant fruity finish. Sangiovese, Merlot, Petit Verdot.

Gagliole Chianti Rubiolo 2016The Rubiolo is characterized by its dark ruby red

colour and its strong cherry and wild berry aromas on the nose. It shows elegance and richness with its red

cherries, mint, rosemary and roses notes. The Rubiolo is a vibrant fruit-driven wine.

TRenTIno, ITAly

lechthaler Teroldego 2015Intense ruby red color. Bright nose of ripe raspberry, blackberry, pomegranate, distinct sweet earth and

tobacco. The palate is characterized by smooth texturewith notes of black cherries, black raspberry,

earth, and a touch of spice with ample acidity and medium tannins.

Maso Poli Pinot noir 2015

Light ruby color with amber highlights. Intense and fine bouquet on the nose with notes of blue flowers, cher-ries, dried raspberries and black currants. On the pal-ate it is dry, rich, smooth, and harmoniuos, confirming the aromas perceived on the nose. with a persistent

fruity and peppery finish.

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ARVERO Campania Limoncello NV 91 WE

ALLRAM Austria Riesling Gaisberg 2016 92 JS

ALLRAM Austria Riesling Heiligenstein 2016 92 JS

BARICCI Tuscany Brunello di Montalcino 2013 97 WE, 93 WS, 95 VM

BODEGA NOEMIA Argentina A Lisa Malbec 2017 93 JS

BODEGA NOEMIA Argentina A Lisa Sémillon 2017 92 JS

BODEGA NOEMIA Argentina J Alberto 2015 93 JS, 91+ VM, 94 WA, 91 WS

BODEGA NOEMIA Argentina J Alberto 2017 94 JS

BODEGA NOEMIA Argentina Noemia 2015 93 WS, 94 JS, 96 WA

BODEGA NOEMIA Argentina Noemia 2016 96 JS

BROGLIA Piedmont Gavi di Gavi La Meirana 2016 90 WA, 90 WS

CAMIGLIANO Tuscany Brunello di Montalcino 2013 94 JS, 93+ WA, 91 VM

CAMIGLIANO Tuscany Brunello di Montalcino Gualto Riserva 2012 92 WA, 93 VM, 95 WS, 92 JS

CAMIGLIANO Tuscany Brunello di Montalcino Paesaggio 2012 93 JS, 93 WA, 93 WS, 93 VM, 90 WE

CAMIGLIANO Tuscany Rosso Poderuccio 2015 90 JS

CAMIGLIANO Tuscany Rosso di Montalcino 2015 91 JS

CAMPO ALLE COMETE Tuscany Stupore Bolgheri Rosso 2016 94 WS, 93 WE

CAMPO ALLE COMETE Tuscany Stupore Bolgheri Rosso 2015 91 JS, 91 WE

CAMPO ALLE COMETE Tuscany Cabernet 2015 91 JS

CANTELE Puglia Amativo 2014 90 WS

CANTELE Puglia Negroamaro Rosato 2016 90 WA

CASTELLO DI SPESSA Friuli Pinot Grigio 2016 90 WA

CASTELLO DI SPESSA Friuli Sauvignon Blanc 2015 90 WE

CATALDI MADONNA Abruzzo Cerasuolo 2016 91 VM

CATALDI MADONNA Abruzzo Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Malandrino 2015 91 VM

CATALDI MADONNA Abruzzo Montepulciano d’ Abruzzo Toni 2013 92+ VM

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ARVERO Campania Limoncello NV 91 WE

ALLRAM Austria Riesling Gaisberg 2016 92 JS

ALLRAM Austria Riesling Heiligenstein 2016 92 JS

BARICCI Tuscany Brunello di Montalcino 2013 97 WE, 93 WS, 95 VM

BODEGA NOEMIA Argentina A Lisa Malbec 2017 93 JS

BODEGA NOEMIA Argentina A Lisa Sémillon 2017 92 JS

BODEGA NOEMIA Argentina J Alberto 2017 94 JS

BODEGA NOEMIA Argentina Noemia 2016 96 JS

BROGLIA Piedmont Gavi di Gavi La Meirana 2016 90 WA, 90 WS

CAMIGLIANO Tuscany Brunello di Montalcino 2013 94 JS, 93+ WA, 91 VM

CAMIGLIANO Tuscany Brunello di Montalcino Gualto Riserva 2012 92 WA, 93 VM, 95 WS

CAMIGLIANO Tuscany Brunello di Montalcino Paesaggio 2012 93 JS, 93 WA, 93 WS, 93 VM, 90 WE

CAMIGLIANO Tuscany Rosso Poderuccio 2015 90 JS

CAMIGLIANO Tuscany Rosso di Montalcino 2015 91 JS

CAMPO ALLE COMETE Tuscany Stupore Bolgheri Rosso 2016 93 WE

CAMPO ALLE COMETE Tuscany Stupore Bolgheri Rosso 2015 91 JS, 91 WE

CAMPO ALLE COMETE Tuscany Cabernet 2015 91 JS

CANTELE Puglia Amativo 2014 90 WS

CANTELE Puglia Negroamaro Rosato 2016 90 WA

CASTELLO DI SPESSA Friuli Pinot Grigio 2016 90 WA

CASTELLO DI SPESSA Friuli Sauvignon Blanc 2015 90 WE

CATALDI MADONNA Abruzzo Cerasuolo 2016 91 VM

CATALDI MADONNA Abruzzo Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Malandrino 2015 91 VM

CATALDI MADONNA Abruzzo Montepulciano d’ Abruzzo Toni 2013 92+ VM

CECI Sicily Nero di Troia Castel del Monte 2011 90 WS

CERBAIOLA (SALVIONI) Tuscany Brunello Di Montalcino 2013 97 WE, 93 WA, 96 VM

CERRO, FATTORIA DEL Tuscany Chianti Colli Senesi 2016 91 JS

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W&S=Wine & Spirits Magazine VM=Vinous Media • JS=James Suckling • DEC=Decanter • 3B=Tre Biccieri

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CECI Puglia Nero di Troia Castel del Monte 2011 90 WS

CERBAIOLA (SALVIONI) Tuscany Brunello Di Montalcino 2013 97 WE, 93 WA, 96 VM

CERRO, FATTORIA DEL Tuscany Chianti Colli Senesi 2016 91 JS

CERRO, FATTORIA DEL Tuscany Chianti Colli Senesi 2015 JS92

CERRO, FATTORIA DEL Tuscany Rosso di Montepulciano 2015 91 JS

CERRO, FATTORIA DEL Tuscany Manero Bianco 2015 90 JS

CERRO, FATTORIA DEL Tuscany Manero Rosso 2014 90 JS

CERRO, FATTORIA DEL Tuscany Vino Nobile 2014 91 JS, 3B

CERRO, FATTORIA DEL Tuscany Vino Nobile 2013 90 VM

CERRO, FATTORIA DEL Tuscany Vino Nobile Riserva 2013 91 JS, 91+ WA

CERRO, FATTORIA DEL Tuscany Vino Nobile Riserva 2012 3B, 92 VM, 92 JS

CERRO, FATTORIA DEL Tuscany Vin Santo 2006 90 WE

COLOSI Sicilia Passito 2011 90 WA

COLPETRONE Umbria Rosso di Montefalco 2013 92 JS

COLPETRONE Umbria Rosso di Montefalco 2012 91 JS

COLPETRONE Umbria Sagrantino di Montefalco 2013 92 JS

COLPETRONE Umbria Sagrantino di Montefalco 2010 93 JS, 90 WS

COLPETRONE Umbria Sagrantino di Montefalco Sacer 2009 92 WS, 92 JS

COLPETRONE Umbria Sagrantino di Montefalco Gold 2007 90 WA

DAMILANO Piedmont Barbera d’Asti 2016 90 WS, 90 JS

DAMILANO Piedmont Barbera d’Alba Lablu 2015 90 WA

DAMILANO Piedmont Barolo Brunate 2013 94 JS, 92 WA

DAMILANO Piedmont Barolo Brunate 2012 92 WS, 92 JS

DAMILANO Piedmont Barolo Brunate 2011 95 JS, 94 WA, 92 W&S

DAMILANO Piedmont Barolo Cannubi Riserva 1752 2010 99 JS

DAMILANO Piedmont Barolo Cannubi Riserva 1752 2009 98 JS, 95+ WA, 94 WS

DAMILANO Piedmont Barolo Cannubi 2014 94 JS

DAMILANO Piedmont Barolo Cannubi 2013 95 JS, 94 WA, 92 WE, 93 WS

DAMILANO Piedmont Barolo Cannubi 2012 95 JS, 93 WS, 93 WA, 92 WE

DAMILANO Piedmont Barolo Cerequio 2013 94 WS, 94 JS, 93 WA

DAMILANO Piedmont Barolo Cerequio 2011 94 JS, 93 WA

DAMILANO Piedmont Barolo Lecinquevigne 2013 93 WA, 93 WE, 92 JS

DAMILANO Piedmont Barolo Lecinquevigne 2012 93 JS, 92+ WA, 92 WS, 91 WE

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DAMILANO Piedmont Barolo Liste 2013 94 JS

DAMILANO Piedmont Barolo Liste 2012 95 JS, 93 WA

DAMILANO Piedmont Barolo Liste 2010 95 WA, 93 JS

DAMILANO Piedmont Nebbiolo d’Alba Marghe 2015 91+ WA, 90 WS, 92 JS

DONATO D’ANGELO Basilicata Aglianico del Vulture 2012 92 VM

FEUDI DEL PISCIOTTO Sicily Cabernet S, Missoni 2015 91 WS

FEUDI DEL PISCIOTTO Sicily Cabernet S, Missoni 2014 93 WS, 91 WS

FEUDI DEL PISCIOTTO Sicily Cerasuolo Giambattista 2012 3B, 91 VM, 90 WS

FEUDI DEL PISCIOTTO Sicily Chardonnay Ferretti 2015 91 WS

FEUDI DEL PISCIOTTO Sicily Chardonnay Ferretti 2014 91 WS

FEUDI DEL PISCIOTTO Sicily Frappato Carolina Marengo 2015 90 WS

FEUDI DEL PISCIOTTO Sicily Frappato Carolina Marengo 2014 92 WS, 92 JS

FEUDI DEL PISCIOTTO Sicily Gianfranco Ferre Passito 2014 91 WS

FEUDI DEL PISCIOTTO Sicily Grillo Carolina Marengo 2014 91 VM

FEUDI DEL PISCIOTTO Sicily Merlot Valentino 2014 90 WS

FEUDI DEL PISCIOTTO Sicily Nero d’Avola Versace 2015 91 WS

FEUDI DEL PISCIOTTO Sicily Nero d’Avola Versace 2014 90 WS

FEUDI DEL PISCIOTTO Sicily Pinot Noir L’Eterno 2015 91 WS

FEUDI DEL PISCIOTTO Sicily Pinot Noir L’Eterno 2014 91 1S

FEUDI DEL PISCIOTTO Sicily Pinot Noir L’Eterno 2011 91 JS

FOSSACOLLE Tuscany Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2012 93 WA, 93 JS

FOSSACOLLE Tuscany Brunello di Montalcino 2013 92 JS, 94 WA, 92 VM

FOSSACOLLE Tuscany Brunello di Montalcino 2012 93 WA, 92 WE, 92 JS, 92 VM

FOSSACOLLE Tuscany Brunello di Montalcino 2011 94 JS, 92+ WA, 90 WE

FOSSACOLLE Tuscany Rosso di Montalcino 2013 90 JS

FRASSINELLO, ROCCA D Tuscany Baffonero 2015 94 WS, 94 WA, 93 VM

FRASSINELLO, ROCCA D Tuscany Baffonero 2014 3B, 94 VM, 90 WS

FRASSINELLO, ROCCA D Tuscany Le Sughere 2015 91 WA, 93 VM

FRASSINELLO, ROCCA D Tuscany Ornello 2015 92 WS, 90 WA, 92 VM

FRASSINELLO, ROCCA D Tuscany Poggio alla Guardia 2015 92 WS

FRASSINELLO, ROCCA D Tuscany Rocca di Frassinello 2015 93 WS, 93 WA, 95 VM

GAGLIOLE Tuscany Gagliole Pecchia 2013 95 WA, 95 VM, 95 JS

GAGLIOLE Tuscany Gagliole Rosso 2016 96-97 JS

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GAGLIOLE Tuscany Gagliole Rosso 2014 93 JS, 90 WA, 93 JS, 92 VM

GAGLIOLE Tuscany Gagliole Valletta 2015 90 VM

GAGLIOLE Tuscany Gagliole Valletta 2014 92 VM, 91 WA, 91 JS

GAGLIOLE Tuscany Rubiolo Chianti Classico 2015 90+ WA, 92 JS

GAGLIOLE Tuscany Rubiolo Chianti Classico 2014 92 JS, 90 VM

GOTTARDI Alto Adige Pinot Noir (Blauburgunder Mazzon) 2014 92 JS

GOTTARDI Alto Adige Pinot Noir (Blauburgunder Mazzon) 2013 93 VM, 92 WA

GOTTARDI Alto Adige Pinot Noir (Blauburgunder Mazzon) 2012 91 W&S

GOTTARDI Alto Adige Pinot Noir Riserva 2012 93 WA, 92 W&S, 92 VM, 92 JS

GOTTARDI Alto Adige Pinot Noir Bruno 2010 90 VM

IL CHIOSSO Piedmont Ghemme 2008 90 WS

IL POLLENZA Marche Angera Bianco 2016 92 JS

IL POLLENZA Marche Porpora 2013 93 JS

IL POLLENZA Marche Cosmino Rosso 2013 93 JS, 90 WS

IL POLLENZA Marche Cosmino Rosso 2011 95 JS, 90 WS

IL POLLENZA Marche Il Pollenza Rosso 2013 94 JS

IL POLLENZA Marche Il Pollenza Rosso 2011 90 WS

IL POLLENZA Marche Il Pollenza Rosso 2010 93 JS

LA LASTRA Tuscany Vernaccia di San G. Riserva 2014 90 WE

LA LASTRA Tuscany Chianti Colli Senesi 2012 90 W&S

LA PODERINA Tuscany Brunello di Montalcino 2013 92 WE , 94 WA, 92+ VM, 93 JS

LA PODERINA Tuscany Brunello di Montalcino Poggio Abate Riserva 2012 93 WA, 92 JS

LA PODERINA Tuscany Rosso di Montalcino 2016 91+ WA

LE SALETTE Veneto Amarone 2013 93 VM, 91 WE, 94 W&S

LE SALETTE Veneto Amarone La Marega 2013 93 WE, 92+ VM, 92 W&S

LE SALETTE Veneto Amarone Pergole Vece 2012 93 WE, 92+ VM

LE SALETTE Veneto I Progni Valpolicella Ripasso 2015 90 W&S

LUISA, TENUTA Friuli Friulano 2016 91 JS

LUISA, TENUTA Friuli Sauvignon 2016 91 JS

LUISA, TENUTA Friuli Pinot Grigio 2016 92 JS

LUISA, TENUTA Friuli Refosco 2013 91 JS

LOS TROS Spain Priorat 2013 90 WS

MONTONALE Lombardy Trebbiano Orestilla Lugana 2015 95 DEC

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MONTERUFOLI Tuscany Vermentino Toscana 2016 91 JS

MONTERUFOLI Tuscany Val di Cornia 2011 92 JS

PACHERHOF Alto Adige Riesling 2015 90 W&S

PACHERHOF Alto Adige Sylvaner 2015 91+ WA

PACHERHOF Alto Adige Sylvaner Alte Reben 2015 92 WA

PALLAVICINI Lazio Amarasco 2015 90+ VM

PALLAVICINI Lazio Casa Romana 2013 91 VM, 90 WA

PALLAVICINI Lazio Frascati Superiore Poggio Verde 2016 90 VM

PALLAVICINI Lazio Malvasia Puntinata Roma 2016 91 VM

PALLAVICINI Lazio Malvasia Puntinata Stillato 2015 95 VM

PECCHENINO Piedmont Barolo Bussia 2012 94 JS, 94 W&S, 93 VM, 93 WS

PECCHENINO Piedmont Barolo Le Coste 2012 93 JS, 93 WS, 93 W&S, 90 VM

PECCHENINO Piedmont Barolo San Giuseppe 2013 96 JS, 93 WS

PECCHENINO Piedmont Barolo San Giuseppe 2012 92 JS, 92 WS, 92 W&S, 91 VM

PECCHENINO Piedmont Bricco Botti Dogliani Superiore 2015 92 WS

PECCHENINO Piedmont Dolcetto Dogliani San Luigi 2016 91 WS, 90 WA

PECCHENINO Piedmont Dolcetto Dogliani San Luigi 2015 90 WS

PECCHENINO Piedmont Dolcetto Dogliani Siri d’Jermu 2013 92 JS, 90 VM, 90 WE, 90 W&S

PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO Piedmont Barbaresco Riserva Asili 2013 97 VM, 96 WE

PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO Piedmont Barbaresco Riserva Montefico 2013 96+ VM, 97 WE

PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO Piedmont Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano 2013 95+ VM, 96 WE

PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO Piedmont Barbaresco Riserva Muncagota 2013 94 VM, 94 WE

PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO Piedmont Barbaresco Riserva Ovello 2013 96 VM, 94 WE

PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO Piedmont Barbaresco Riserva Pajé 2013 96 VM, 94 WE

PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO Piedmont Barbaresco Riserva Pora 2013 94 VM, 94 WE

PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO Piedmont Barbaresco Riserva Rabaja 2013 96 VM, 97 WE

PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO Piedmont Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo 2013 93 VM, 97 WE

PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO Piedmont Barbaresco 2014 92 WS, 94 WA, 92 JS, 93 VM

PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO Piedmont Nebbiolo Langhe 2015 90 WA

RAMPOLLA Tuscany Chianti Classico 2015 93 JS, 93 VM

RAMPOLLA Tuscany D’Alceo 2013 100 VM, 96 JS, 96 WE, 95 WS

RAMPOLLA Tuscany Sammarco 2013 98 VM, 94 JS, 93 WE, 97 WS

SAN LEONARDO Trentino Carmenere 2010 93 WA

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SAN LEONARDO Trentino San Leonardo 2011 3B, 93 WA, 92 WS

SAN LEONARDO Trentino San Leonardo 2010 3B, 95 WA, 91 WS, 93 JS

SAN LEONARDO Trentino Terre di San Leonardo 2014 90 JS

SAN LEONARDO Trentino Terre di San Leonardo 2013 90+ WA, 90 JS

SAN LEONARDO Trentino Vette Sauvignon Blanc 2015 90 WA, 91 JS

SAN LEONARDO Trentino Villa Gresti 2011 92 WA, 92 JS

SAN LEONARDO Trentino Villa Gresti 2010 92 WA, 92 JS

SAN LEONARDO Trentino Villa Gresti 2009 91 WA

SANTA TRESA Sicily Avulisi Nero d’Avola 2013 90 W&S

STATTI Calabria Arvino 2012 90 WA

STATTI Calabria Gaglioppo Batasarro 2012 90 WS

STRASSERHOF Alto Adige Sylvaner 2016 90+ WA

TERREDORA DI PAOLO Campania Aglianico 2015 92 JS

TERREDORA DI PAOLO Campania Rosaenovae 2016 91 VM

TERREDORA DI PAOLO Campania Greco di Tufo Loggia della Serra 2016 93 JS, 90 JS

TERREDORA DI PAOLO Campania Coda di Volpe 2016 92 JS

TERREDORA DI PAOLO Campania Falanghina Corte di Giso 2016 90 JS

TERREDORA DI PAOLO Campania Fiano di Avellino 2016 93 JS

TERREDORA DI PAOLO Campania Fiano di Avellino CampoRe 2013 94 JS, 90 JS

TERREDORA DI PAOLO Campania Lacryma Christi Rosso 2015 92 JS

TERREDORA DI PAOLO Campania Taurasi Fatica Contadina 2011 92 WE, 93 JS, 92 WS

TERREDORA DI PAOLO Campania Taurasi Pago dei Fusi 2010 93 WE, 92 JS, 93 JS

TERREDORA DI PAOLO Campania Taurasi Pago dei Fusi 2009 93 WA, 90 VM

TERRE DI PRINCIPE Campania Casavecchia Centomoggia 2012 91 WA

VIE DI ROMANS Friuli Friulano Dolée 2015 91 VM

VIE DI ROMANS Friuli Chardonnay Vie di Romans 2015 91 WE, 90+ VM

VIE DI ROMANS Friuli Chardonnay Ciampagnis Vieris 2015 90 WE, 94 JS, 90+ VM

VIE DI ROMANS Friuli Flors di Uis Bianco 2015 92 W&S, 91 WE, 92 JS, 90 WS, 93 VM

VIE DI ROMANS Friuli Pinot Grigio Dessimis 2015 90 W&S, 93 JS, 92 VM

VIE DI ROMANS Friuli Sauvignon Blanc Piere 2015 91 WE, 93 JS, 90+ VM

VIE DI ROMANS Friuli Sauvignon Blanc Vieris 2015 96 JS, 91+ VM

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Balance lies at the heart of Cataldi Madonna’s vineyard and winery philosophies. The focus in the vineyard is on achieving equilibrium in the vine in order to best express the characteristics of the territory, rather than achieving a specific yield. This approach is continued in the winery, where alltechniques are oriented to preserve the grit, freshness and distinct flavors of the grapes as they naturally occur. Since 2003, Lorenzo Landi has consulted with Cataldi Madonna’s agronomist and winemaker, Raffaele Orlandini, in order to achieve to ever increasing levels of quality in the wines, showcasing the potential the Alto Tirino through its native varietals: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Trebbiano, and Pecorino.

Located in the “oven of Abruzzo,” Cataldi Madonna resides in Ofena, a kind of amphitheater at the foot of the only Appenine glacier on Calderone in the Gran Sasso mountain range. Sitting at an elevation well over 1,000 feet, Cataldi Madonna’s location is a unique intersection of natural gifts which causes significant fluctuation in day and night temperatures, critical to the development of the grapes. Luigi Cataldi Madonna, a professor of philosophy at the renowned Universita` dell’Aquila, has

employed his profile as a great academic to explore and enhance the traditional image of his region’s wines, inspiring his fellow producers to create a modern-day renaissance in the region’s wines. In this context, Cataldi Madonna has made their signature rich, modern wines that are an intelligent expression of great drinkability.

Cataldi Madonna produces wines from the native Abruzzese grapes Montepulciano, Pecorino, and Trebbiano. Five of these wines are available in the United States:

• Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC• Cerasuolo Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC• Cataldi Madonna Malandrino Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC• Cataldi Madonna Tonì Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC• Giulia Pecorino Terre Acquilane IGT

The name Pecorino means “little sheep” and is perhaps more widely associated with Pecorino cheese, which is made from ewes’ milk and is entirely unrelated, save for its etymological link. The grape is so called supposedly because it was a favorite treat for flocks of sheep driven to lower pastures. Pecorino cheese is, coincidentally, a surprisingly good food match for Pecorino wine.

PRodUCeR oF THe MonTH

Founded in 1920, Cataldi Madonna has been carried forward by three generations of the family. Consisting of just over 65 acres, the estate is home to Abruzzo’s native varietal range and has been bottling its own wines since 1975.

Cataldi Madonna

Owner Luigi Cataldi Madonna with daughter, Giulia

Pecorino “Giulia” vineyard

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In 1990 I went to Rauscedo to taste a micro–vinified Pecorino, a grape variety that had been rediscovered 7 years earlier by my friend and agronomist Vincenzo Aquilano in an 80 year-old vineyard located in Vittorino, a village 20 km away from my hometown of Ofena. At the time, I was looking for an alternative to the most popular grape in Abruzzo, Trebbiano, and I was intrigued by this discovery. It was love at first sight! Firstly, because of the characteristics of the wine, with its

unexpected explosion of acidity and secondly, because I fell in love with the name; so evocative and unique. I immediately took action toward obtaining an IGT appellation which allowed the name on the label, and soon, the IGT “Alto Tirino,” was born. Today it is incorporated in the larger “Terre Aquilane,” IGT (which is still not so crowded). In 1996, I bottled the first Pecorino wine in Italian wine history. For me, at the

time, the name Pecorino was a form of protest against the

excessive elitism of wine, which was causing the estrangement of

young people and other potential consumers.

Frontone Pecorino comes from the first Pecorino vineyard that I planted in 1990.

The extension is of 8,000 mq (0,8 Ha) with 1,800 vines. After the first agronomical misadventures, due mostly to my ignorance of the grape, I was able to bottle the vintage 1996 (2,000 bts) with 9 g/L acidity, a pretty nice feature for the people who like lemon soda like me, but it was definitely not for everybody. It was a new, sharp, “alien,” wine, in a time when the most fashionable wines were smooth and round. The swing of judgements made me uncertain and I began to experiment with different winemaking and vineyard management

techniques, such as late harvest, fermentation in oak barrels, and malolactic fermentation. With no success, my doubts about

the grape variety increased. For the 2005 vintage, together with

oenologist Lorenzo Landi, we began working with the grape operating on two assumptions (that later proved to be valid): one, that Pecorino is an aromatic grape variety, but its aromas tend to volatize quickly; and two, Pecorino is genetically acidic. If you don’t respect these characteristics, you can produce a good wine, but not a true Pecorino. Trying to reduce its natural acidity means to trasform it. Pecorino, because of

its “shameless” acidity, has become the symbol of a new wine trend: freshness vs. richness. We aimed for this result starting from the work in the vineyards, and with a reductive vinification.

In 2007, with the availability of Pecorino grapes from newer vineyards, we could once again begin to produce a Pecorino wine using fruit from the original vineyard planted in 1990. We also did this in 2008 and 2009, and soon realized that the Frontone Pecorino was superior to the Pecorino from the new vineyards, so we decided to start producing it regularly again. In the following vintages, other incidents, such as spring frost and an earthquake, delayed the project. In 2016 we finally released our Frontone 2013. In 2010, using grapes from our newer vineyards, I produced a new Pecorino called “Giulia,” to celebrate the 18th birthday of my daughter. The winemaking style is the same as for Frontone, but the yield per hectare is slightly higher, and as opposed to the natural longevity of Pecorino, it is conceived as a fresh wine to be enjoyed while young. It’s like the difference between an adult and a young person: Frontone is wise, composed and serious, while Giulia is impetuous, restless, and joyful.

This is the story of Pecorino for now, but it is not over, Giulia and I promise there will be more surprises. The next vintage, 2017, will be presented at Vinitaly in 2019.

The story of Pecorino as told by ownerLuigi Cataldi Madonna

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welcome to our newest producer

Appellations: Prosecco Superiore Valdobbiadene DOCG;Amarone Classico della Valpolicella DOCGowner: Giancarlo AneriWinemakers: Carlo Pagotto (Prosecco); Flavio Peroni (Amarone)

TASTInG noTeSStraw yellow color with greenish reflections. The perlage is fine and persistent. On the nose it displays very fresh and elegant aromas of green

apple and flowers, acacia and wisteria in particular. On the palate it is dry and fresh, with a pleasant lemony flavor and a smooth mineral finish.

Food PAIRInGExcellent as an aperitif. Ideal also with fish dishes and with buffalo milk cheeses.

AnAlyTICAl dATA Alcohol: 11 %Res. sugar: 9- 10 g/L (Brut)Acidity: 5.5- 6 g/LDry extract: 17 g/L

WIneMAKInG & AGInGVarietal composition: GleraSparkling winemaking: In autoclaves of 10 Hllength of aging: 3 monthslength of bottle aging: 2 months

TASTInG noTeSDeep ruby red in color. The bouquet on

the nose is intense and complex, with notes of ripe red fruits, some spices,

and delicate herbal sensations. On the palate it is rich, full bodied, and perfecly balanced, with silky tannins and a long

fruity finish.

Food PAIRInGIdeal with spicy dishes, game, seasoned cheeses, and main

dishes featuring red meat.

AnAlyTICAl dATAAlcohol: 16%

Res. sugar: 8 g/LAcidity: 6.6 g/L

Dry extract: 40.5 g/L

WIneMAKInG & AGInGVarietal composition: Corvina,

Corvina Grossa Veronese, Rondinella

Type of aging container: Selected Slavonian oak barrels length of aging: 50 monthslength of bottle aging: 15

months

Aneri was created through the expertise of Giancarlo Aneri, known by some as the “prince of wine marketing,” with extensive experience in the industry of over 20 years. In 1998, Giancarlo decided to create his own brand. The story of Aneri started out by choosing one product, Prosecco; a versatile, fruity, fresh and sparkling wine that is distinctively. Nowadays, Aneri controls the production of three vine farms that produce Prosecco grapes at the highest level of quality. They were honored to have their Prosecco served at the Juventus F. C. 100 Years Celebration, the election celebrations of Presidents of the Italian Republic Ciampi and Napolitano, and United States President Barack Obama. From the precursor Prosecco, the range of Aneri wines has grown over time and now includes Amarone Stella, a special wine given as a gift by Italy’s former Prime Minister to all 25

of Europe’s Prime Ministers at the European Union Constitution signing in Rome in 2004; as well as the Great Eight of the Earth during the G8 Summit held in L’Aquila in 2009. These wines have been appreciated by Président Sarkozy, President Bush and Prime Minister Cameron; they are served regularly at Palazzo Chigi, and Quirinale. They can be found worldwide at many prestigious and fashionable locations, such as the Four Seasons in New York City, Imperial Hotel in Tokyo, Starwood’s Luxury Hotels, Orient Express Hotels, Sir Rocco Forte Hotels, Palace Hotel in St. Moritz, L’ Anima Restaurant in London, Cipriani in Montecarlo, Le Stresa in Paris, San Pietro in New York and Ristorante Cracco in Milan, just to name a few. Aneri’s philosophy is to produce only premium quality wines in limited quantities respecting the tradition of the land, the vines,

and of good living.

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