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Vintages Release December 6, 2025

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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.

Sparkling Wine

Giusti Asolo Prosecco, Prosecco D.O.C.G., Italy: Giusti Asolo Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry is a light, dry sparkling wine with bright orchard fruit aromas and subtle white jasmine notes. It is lively on the palate with a fine, well-integrated mousse and a clean, refreshing finish. Pair it with a crisp garden salad for a lively contrast or enjoy with mild cheeses for a balanced, easy-drinking experience. Made from grapes in the Prosecco DOCG region, this wine exemplifies the elegance and precision of traditional Italian sparkling wines. Crafted by the Giusti family, it carries the prestige of the Asolo Superiore designation. Prosecco food pairings: salads, mild cheeses, veggies and dip. Drink: 2025 - 2027 47797 11.5% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 92/100. December 2025. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Jermann Chardonnay 2024, Venezia Giulia, Friuli I.G.T., Italy: Jermann Chardonnay from Venezia Giulia is a dry, light to medium-bodied white wine revealing floral and varietal aromas of nectarine, dried oregano, herbs and grapefruit with fresh-cut green apples and lime-lemon zest, while the palate offers long, grippy acidity with citrus zest flavors and a lean yet polished, saline mineral finish. Serve it chilled with grilled branzino with herbs and lemon, where the wine's fresh, mouth-watering acidity and herbal notes complement the delicate fish while its mineral character echoes the ocean-fresh flavors, or pair it with spaghetti alle vongole as the wine's crisp, polished structure cuts through the garlicky white wine sauce while standing up to the briny clams. Winemaker Silvio Jermann oversees production at this legendary Friuli estate founded in 1881, which pioneered modern white winemaking in Italy by introducing barrel fermentation and extended lees aging techniques that revolutionized the region's approach to Chardonnay and native varieties. This fragrant wine is so mouth-wateringly good and should be enjoyed now through 2026. Chardonnay food pairings: grilled chicken dishes, pork tenderloin from the grill, seafood chowders, seafood canapes. Drink: 2025 - 2027 12811 13.5% XD 750 mL $53.95 Score: 91/100. December 2025. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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