Dark in color with a red berry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays bright, sour cherry notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays some vibrant acidity and mild tannins. This wine to my tastes is more fruit driven, and not overly complex. Oddly, the wine is unoaked. I would give it an 87-88. We paired it with red sauce meat spaghetti and while it held it’s own it was not awesome. From the LCBO web site, check stock:

Aglianico

750 mL bottle  |   VINTAGES#:  19292$16.95VIN91 (0)Write a Review

Deep red. Aromas and flavors of red fruit puree, complemented by a pristine mineral and raspberry nectar presence. Clean, fresh and juicy on the long, delightful finish. A lovely wine. Drinking window: 2019-2022. Score – 91. (Ian D’Agata, vinous.com, Nov. 2019)

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Release Date:June 26, 2021750 mL bottleAlcohol/Vol:12%Made In:Campania, ItalyBy:Societa Agricola Mustilli SrlSugar Content:2 g/LSweetness Descriptor:XD – Extra DryStyle:Medium-bodied & Fruity

Dark in color with a nice cherry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice cherry and tomato notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice vibrant tannins and acidity along with some mocha notes, nice and dry! This is a beautiful, nice and complex, spot on varietal Chianti classico, not cheap but worth the money IMHO … I would give it an 88+. From the LCBO web site, check stock:

Sangiovese Blend

750 mL bottle  |   VINTAGES#:  977629$24.95RP92 (0)Write a Review

The Mazzei 2018 Chianti Classico Fonterutoli shows a classic bouquet with tart berry fruit, forest floor, bitter almond, blue flower, cola and grilled herb. The wine presents a classic, cool-vintage profile that suits Sangiovese very nicely as it pulls out the bright, red berry energy that is inherent to this variety. The acidity and bright fruit presented here would make a great companion to chicken roast with potatoes. Drink date: 2020-2026. Score – 92. (Monica Larner, robertparker.com, Aug. 13, 2020)

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Release Date:July 24, 2021750 mL bottleAlcohol/Vol:13.5%Made In:Tuscany, ItalyBy:Marchesi Mazzei S.R.L.Sugar Content:2 g/LSweetness Descriptor:XD – Extra DryStyle:Medium-bodied & Fruity

Dark in color with a nice nice dark berry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays edgy sharp red berries along with some noticeable strong oak notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays some vibrant acidity along with some noticeable tannic notes. If your looking for a smooth elegant wine, ya this isn’t that. We paired it with bacon wrapped filet mignon and it held it’s own, even a little strong for it. This is a perfect pizza or spaghetti wine. At this price it’s a little expensive for an Aglianico, but we enjoyed it for the variety … I would give it an -88 … I know I’m on a roll of that rating number, I guess, at least I’m getting a consistent number of good wines? 🙂 From the LCBO web site, check stock:

750 mL bottle  |   VINTAGES#:  602284$21.95JS89 (0)Write a Review

A firm, chewy aglianico with cherry, walnut husk and some pepper. Medium body, slightly dried tannins and a medium finish. Drink now. Score – 89. (jamessuckling.com, Nov. 24, 2020)

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Release Date:April 3, 2021750 mL bottleAlcohol/Vol:13%Made In:Campania, ItalyBy:Terre Dora Di Paulo S.S.Sugar Content:3 g/LSweetness Descriptor:XD – Extra DryStyle:Medium-bodied & Fruity

Pale straw in color with a mild citrus nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice dry citrus notes, mostly lime to me. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice crisp dryness and acidity. I would give this an -88. Another fine patio, summer sipper, rather a typical Falanghia. Given the price I won’t be rushing out to grab more. From the LCBO web site, check stock:

Falanghina

750 mL bottle  |   VINTAGES#:  562173$20.95WS901.0 (1)Write a Review

Lithe and crisp, with flavors of crunchy pear, apple blossom and ground ginger, underscored by a tang of saline that chimes on the finish. Drink now through 2023. Score – 90. (Alison Napjus, winespectator.com, Sept. 30, 2020)

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Release Date:May 29, 2021750 mL bottleAlcohol/Vol:12.5%Made In:Campania, ItalyBy:Mastroberardino Societa Agricola S.Sugar Content:2 g/LSweetness Descriptor:XD – Extra DryStyle:Light & CrispVarietal:Falanghina

Dark in color with a red berry nose, offset straight out of the bottle by some medicinal notes that eased as it breathed. On the mid palate the wine displays some some strong tomato notes, overwhelming oak and strong acidity. On the medium length finish the wine displays some smooth tannins (about the only thing smooth about this wine) along with some lingering oak and red berries. This really is just way too young, it MAY improve, it may not. I tried it a day later after it sat in the bottle and it definitely softened and the oak was less dominant to the flavors, which to me confirms it’s just too young. If you can wait 6 months to a year this might be outsanding.For now I would give it an 87-88, and if I had more, I would return it. From the LCBO web site, check stock:

Sangiovese

750 mL bottle  |   VINTAGES#:  421107$19.95 (0)

Release Date:May 29, 2021750 mL bottleAlcohol/Vol:13%Made In:Tuscany, ItalyBy:Basilica Cafaggio SrlSugar Content:2 g/LSweetness Descriptor:XD – Extra DryStyle:Medium-bodied & FruityVarietal:Sangiovese

Biases up front, I don’t buy a lot of Pinot Grigio, I rarely find them tasty enough to bother. This one is pale straw in color with a mild minerally nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice mild citrus notes along with minerality to match the nose. On the medium length finish the citrus and acidity live on in the mouth, although, mostly without food. We paired it with pan fried pickerel and with the food the wine went fine, and held it’s own for the most part, the length was not as noticeable. This is a nice a nice patio summer supper, nice and dry, and refreshing. I would give it an -88. Not a bad wine, but given the price I won’t be racing out to buy more. From the LCBO web site, check stock:

Pinot Grigio

750 mL bottle  |   VINTAGES#:  17365$21.95JS925.0

This is so lively and fresh with gorgeous sliced papaya and apple flavors. Medium body. Vibrant and delicious. Drink now. Score – 92. (jamessuckling.com, Nov. 7, 2019)

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Release Date:May 29, 2021750 mL bottleAlcohol/Vol:14%Made In:Alto Adige-Trentino, ItalyBy:Cantina Nals MargreidSugar Content:2 g/LSweetness Descriptor:XD – Extra DryStyle:Light & CrispVarietal:Pinot Grigio

Pale straw in color with a nice minerally nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice crisp, dry, minerally and citrus notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays some vibrant acidity and the citrus notes linger nicely. This is a smooth elegant food friendly wine. We paired it with shrimp fettucine alfredo and it was a perfect match with enough bite to hold it’s own without overwhelming the food. I would give it an 88+, which for the price is a VERY good deal IMHO. Yummm … From the LCBO web site, check stock.

750 mL bottle  |   VINTAGES#:  631622$16.95JS92 (0)Write a Review

Peaches and mangoes with hints of lemons follow through to a full body, pretty fruit and a flavorful finish. Chalky undertone. Drink now. Score – 92. (jamessuckling.com, Nov. 7, 2019)

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Release Date:June 12, 2021750 mL bottleAlcohol/Vol:12.9%Made In:Friuli, ItalyBy:Eugenio Collavini Viticoltori S.R.LSugar Content:2 g/LSweetness Descriptor:XD – Extra DryStyle:Light & Crisp