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White Wine
Santadi Villa Solais Vermentino Di Sardegna 2024, Sardinia D.O.C., Italy: Sardinia's sun and sea breeze suit Vermentino well, and Santadi's Villa Solais bottling shows it. Lemon and green apple arrive with a saline mineral edge underneath. Dry and refreshing, with bright acidity that carries through. A touch of white flower sticks around at the end. Serve it with grilled seafood or fresh oysters. Vermentino Di Sardegna food pairings: pan-seared sea bass, grilled calamari, aged pecorino. 121129 13.7% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 93/100. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Red Wine
Regaleali Cygnus 2021, Sicily D.O.C., Italy: Volcanic and limestone soils help preserve freshness even in Sicily's warm climate, and Regaleali's Cygnus shows the benefit. Dark cherry and plum arrive with a savoury, herbal undertone that's typical of the region's reds. Firm tannin, well covered by the fruit, gives way to a note of dried fig at the end. Serve it with grilled sausage or a tomato-based pasta. Food pairings: braised lamb shanks, pasta with meat sauce, aged pecorino. Drink: 2026 - 2032 49372 14.5% XD 750 mL $34.95 Score: 91/100. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart