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New Releases: Italy / New Zealand
92 Tedeschi Amarone della Valpolicella Marne
180 2016 $55 There’s a sense of finesse to this con-
centrated red, with the fine tannins providing a plush
frame for well-knit flavors of ripe red and black currant,
wild sage, red licorice and graphite-laced mineral that
linger on the mouthwatering finish. Drink now through
2029. 12,500 cases made, 500 cases imported.—A.N.
90 Prà Soave Classico Staforte 2017 $29 A
fresh, light-bodied white, with well-cut acidity defining
flavors of Honeycrisp apple, grated ginger and blood or-
ange peel. The minerally, stone-laced underpinning ex-
hibits a subtle, lingering presence on the finish. Drink
now through 2023. 2,500 cases made.—A.N.
89 Marcato Soave I Prandi 2018 $14 A crisp,
mineral-driven white, mouthwatering and well-knit, this
offers a snappy range of crunchy white peach, quince blos-
som, pickled ginger and melon flavors, with stone and
chalk hints on the finish. Drink now through 2023. 1,500
cases made, 500 cases imported.—A.N.
89 Tedeschi Soave Classico Capitel Tenda 2018
$15 Floral and spice notes accent the nectarine and ki-
wifruit flavors displayed in this creamy, light-bodied white,
while lightly juicy acidity keeps this fresh through to the
stony finish. Drink now. 1,250 cases made, 400 cases
imported.—A.N.
88 Prà Soave Classico Otto 2018 $20 A lively,
well-spiced white, with zippy acidity framing flavors of
cantaloupe, Key lime zest and Marcona almond, set in a
light-bodied frame. Minerally finish. Drink now through
2022. 22,500 cases made.—A.N.
87 Allegrini Valpolicella 2018 $19 A quaffable
red, light-bodied and lively, with a round, creamy mix of
candied plum, crushed mulberry, licorice and dried thyme
flavors. Drink now. 11,600 cases imported.—A.N.
ITALY
Other
93 Arnaldo Caprai Montefalco Sagrantino
Valdimaggio 2015 $79 Though tightly knit and well-
defined by sculpted tannins, this fresh red shows overall
elegance, featuring a lovely, fragrant range of plumped
cherry and strawberry fruit, with star anise, graphite and
cardamom notes, ashy smoke accents and hints of dried
mint and marjoram. Creamy finish. Drink now through
2030. 1,000 cases made, 250 cases imported.—A.N.
92 Cantina Andriano Alto Adige Anrar Riserva
2016 $71 A lovely, elegant red, marrying mouthwater-
ing acidity and light, sculpted tannins to a ripe, sweet
range of cherry, wild strawberry, violet, graphite and anise
flavors. Medium-bodied and fresh, with a long and creamy
finish. Pinot Noir. Drink now through 2028. 416 cases
made, 20 cases imported.—A.N.
92 J. Hofstätter Alto Adige Barthenau Vigna S.
Michele 2017 $31 A rich, spiced white, offering a
broad and expressive range of glazed apple, lemon pastry,
lime blossom and creamed hazelnut notes, enlivened by
vibrant acidity that creates a mouthwatering impression,
bringing you back for another sip. Finely knit and silky,
with a long, lingering finish. Pinot Bianco. Drink now
through 2027. 330 cases made, 25 cases imported.—A.N.
92 Cantine Lunae Bosoni Colli di Luni-Liguria
White Cavagino 2018 $45 Wild herb aromas of sage,
thyme and rosemary introduce this rich white, with melon
and spice flavors. Harmonious and vibrant, ending with
a long aftertaste of saline mineral. Decant. Drink now.
125 cases imported.—B.S.
92 Lungarotti Montefalco Sagrantino 2015 $52
An ashy smoke note leads the way in this full-bodied, aro-
matic red, with chewy tannins forming a dense frame to
which flavors of black cherry coulis, licorice, cured
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tobacco and ground pepper are tightly knit. Grippy fin-
ish. Best after 2023. 100 cases imported.—A.N.
92 Valle dell’Acate Cerasuolo di Vittoria Clas-
sico Iri da Iri 2013 $83 A finely knit, medium- to
full-bodied version, offering amped-up savory character,
with notes of cured tobacco, toast and smoky mineral
complementing the grilled plum and raspberry preserve
flavors. Sinewy tannins provide a nice snap of definition
on the spiced finish. Drink now through 2028. 300 cases
made, 100 cases imported.—A.N.
91 Feudi del Pisciotto Terre Siciliane Carolina
Marengo for KISA Red 2017 $25 A skein of woodsy
spice and graphite winds through the lush flavors of
plumped cherry, dried fig, lilac and star anise in this round,
medium-bodied red, framed by creamy tannins and fresh
acidity. Drink now through 2025. 2,000 cases made, 500
cases imported.—A.N.
91 Cantina Terlano Alto Adige Cuvée Terlaner
2018 $31 Rich flavors of melon, Gala apple, grated
ginger and stony mineral are layered with sleek acidity,
all framed in a svelte, elegant form. This is finely balanced
and medium-bodied, with a lingering, mouthwatering fin-
ish displaying hints of spice, smoke and apple blossom.
Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Drink
now through 2025. 18,333 cases made, 1,050 cases
imported.—A.N.
91 Il Conte Villa Prandone Rosso Piceno Supe-
riore Marinus 2017 $24 See Smart Buys, page 103.
90 Masseria Altemura Primitivo di Manduria
Altemura 2016 $30 A harmonious red, sweetly juicy
but still fresh and focused, with savory accents of smoke,
toast and dried rosemary playing off the fruit flavors of
raspberry preserves, black cherry coulis and spiced orange
peel. Medium- to full-bodied, showing lightly chewy tan-
nins on the finish. Drink now through 2026. 7,500 cases
made, 1,500 cases imported.—A.N.
90 Tormaresca Primitivo Salento Torcicoda
2016 $20 Well-balanced and fresh, this medium-bod-
ied red features a thread of ground spice that underscores
flavors of crushed black raspberry, cherry, thyme and red
licorice. Light tannins sculpt the clean-cut finish. Drink
now through 2025. 4,000 cases imported.—A.N.
89 Cantina Andriano Pinot Grigio Alto Adige
2018 $21 A zesty white, lightly juicy and well-cut, with
a stony underpinning and notes of yellow pear, anise and
almond blossom. Drink now through 2023. 6,250 cases
made, 2,050 cases imported.—A.N.
88 Lungarotti Torgiano White Torre di Giano
2018 $16 A light-bodied white, fresh and stony, with
a subtle, pleasing chalkiness to the texture, offering fla-
vors of Asian pear, apple blossom and ground ginger. Drink
now. 1,500 cases imported.—A.N.
86 Duca di Salaparuta Terre Siciliane Corvo
Rosso 2017 $10 A round, creamy, medium-bodied
red, featuring light tannins and an accessible mix of ripe
plum and black cherry fruit, with aromatic anise and to-
bacco notes. Nero d’Avola and Merlot. Drink now.
300,000 cases made, 10,000 cases imported.—A.N.
NEW ZEALAND
Sauvignon Blanc
90 Invivo Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough X,
Sarah Jessica Parker 2019 $20 Succulent and re-
freshing, with Key lime, preserved ginger and green apple
candy flavors that are intense and focused. Reveals a hint
of toasted green tea on the juicy finish. Drink now. 55,000
cases made, 35,000 cases imported.—M.W.