2015 Bel Colle Verduno Pelaverga
Uncommon — and uncommonly versatile
Italy
2015 Cascina Fontana Barbera d’Alba
Bracing Barbera made for food
2013 Buglioni Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso
Woodsy, spicy Valpolicella ripasso
2016 Gorghi Tondi Grillo Khierè Sicilia
Organically grown, native Sicilian white
NV Cantine Monfort Brut Trento
Crackly metodo classico from Trentino
2012 Ricci Curbastro Satèn Brut Franciacorta
Long bottle aging has rendered it richly nutty
2016 Villa Crespia Brolese Rosé Extra Brut Franciacorta
Opulent, honeyed sparkling wine for rich cuisine
2016 Massican Gaspare Bianco Friuli Colli Orientali
A collaboration between Californian and Friulian winemakers
2014 Passopisciaro Contrada S Terre Siciliane
Hold this contrada-designate for at least five years
2013 Fontanafredda Barolo
A well-priced Barolo from a storied house
Sicily is Delicious
Sicily’s sunny terroir yields flavors what will brighten kitchens everywhere
2014 Passopisciaro Contrada R Terre Siciliane
Crystalline and red-fruited; a lighter contrada-designate