Please note that our reviews are based on a variety of sources: samples sent to our team, those we purchase in store, tasting events, those tasted in restaurants and while traveling domestically and internationally.
White Wine
Casal di Serra Verdicchio Dei Castelli Di Jesi 2022, Marche D.O.C., Italy: A burst of citrus oil and preserved lemon rides over a core of crisp apple and Seckel pear, while a flinty, sea-salt edge adds tension and drive. Electric acidity crackles through the finish, making this Verdicchio a vibrant, mouthwatering standout. Elevate this wine by serving it with lemon-caper pasta or grilled calamari with parsley oil. Verdicchio Dei Castelli Di Jesi food pairings: seafood Alfredo, pasta alla vongole, grilled chicken and veggie kebabs, salads. Drink: 2025 - 2025 98111 13% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 92/100. September 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Red Wine
Torre Zambra Madia Montepulciano d'Abuzzo 2021, Abuzzo D.O.C., Italy: Torre Zambra Madia 2021 is an excellent value 100% Montepulciano. Vegan-friendly and produced from organically-grown grapes, the wine is dry, medium-bodied, fresh and fragrant with dark cherry, earthy violets, lavender, wild herbs, savoury and spicy on the palate with a minerally finish. Tannins are fine-grained and grippy. Enjoy it through 2028. Montepulciano D'abuzzo food pairings: grilled venison steaks, sausage cassoulet, rabbit stew. Drink: 2025 - 2028 17403 13.5% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. September 2025. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart