2018 La Valentina Pecorino Colline Pescaresi
Breezy, cooling, but still substantial Pecorino
Italy
2018 Abbazia di Novacella Schiava Alto Adige
Snappy and refreshing Schiava
2016 Santa Tresa Frappato Terre Siciliane
Genial organic Frappato
2017 Cembra Schiava Trentino
Whimsical light red that takes a chill
2015 La Valentina Spelt Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva DOC
Rambunctious Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
2017 Masseria Li Veli Passamante Salice Salentino
Mild-mannered Negroamaro
Pieropan Soave Classico
Tasting two vintages of this classic wine
Artful Wine: A field report from Emilia-Romagna
The new generation is working with traditional grapes and ancient techniques to make wines that feel all-new.
2017 Donnafugata Grillo Sur Sur Sicilia
Bracing, tropical Grillo
2017 Donnafugata Bianco Anthìlia Sicilia DOC
Snappy lemon-lime Sicilian
2014 La Spinetta Il Nero di Casanova Terre di Pisa
Good with salty snacks
2017 Marco Felluga Pinot Grigio Mongris Collio
Ripe and friendly Pinot Grigio