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A fresh and focused white with plenty of lemons, apples, savory herbs and hints of guava skin on the nose. Medium-bodied, clean and minerally with vivid acidity. Crunchy and crisp. Drink now. Screw cap.

“Apricot, peach blossoms, candied lemon zest and cut mint quickly lift from the glass of this Moscato. Zippy acidity keeps the lush and fruit-forward palate in balance as the wine finishes with a light and refreshing fizziness.” — Jeff Porter, Wine Enthusiast, May 2024

“Rich, refreshing and complex, featuring cherry, plum, earth, leather and mineral flavors. This red is vibrant, with hints of licorice and tamarind. Best of all, the ripe fruit, supple texture and resonant tannins extend to a white pepper–tinged finish. Best from 2026 through 2042. 2,750 cases made, 850 cases imported.” – Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator

“This red is densely textured and austere, offering cherry and plum fruit and earth notes buried within the muscular frame. Nonetheless, this is ripe and full of energy, with fine length despite the compact finish. Best from 2027 through 2040. 1,340 cases made, 450 cases imported.” – Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator, June 2024

“The most moving wine of the night thanks to its advanced age, complexity and uncanny energy at 47, the radiant 1977 Brunello Cottimello captivates with aromas of forest floor, flint, pipe tobacco, orange zest and a whiff of goudron. Named after the firm’s historic estate and surrounding vineyards, it beautifully demonstrates the marathon aging potential of classically crafted Brunello from select vintages, areas and producers. Linear, lithe, and ethereally elegant, the depth sneaks up on you, offering layers of flavors including dried cherry, pomegranate, tobacco, dark spice and a saline tang. The tannins have mellowed while vibrant acidity lends great energy. Of all the wines, this was the one that changed the most and continuously in the glass. Drink or hold. Abv: 12.5%” -Kerin O’Keefe May 2024 ©kerinokeefe.com

“The compelling 1988 Riserva Vigneti dei Cottimelli opens with aromas of flinty mineral, orange zest, crème caramel and hints of asphalt. It’s irresistibly smooth, with silky tannins that seamlessly support marzipan, dried cherry, tobacco and licorice while a smoky note lingers on the close. While not as vibrant as the racy 1977, it’s balanced and delicious. Drink. Abv: 13.5%” -Kerin O’Keefe May 2024 ©kerinokeefe.com

“Still so youthful, the delicious 1997 Riserva delivers layers of black cherry, crushed raspberry, baking spice, prune and almond flavors. Taut, polished tannins and bright acidity keep it well balanced and energized. Boasting weightless concentration, it’s a stunning wine. Drink or hold. Best through 2037. Abv: 13.5%” -Kerin O’Keefe May 2024 ©kerinokeefe.com

“From a vintage that took years to open up, as I witnessed during a vertical tasting at the estate ten months earlier, the Fuligni 2006 Riserva has blossomed into a majestic, spectacular wine. It’s elegantly structured, delivering sensations of raspberry compote, dried herb, dark spice, blood orange and tobacco with precision and finesse. Showing great depth and weightless concentration, it’s well balanced and radiant, with bright acidity and firm, polished tannins. Drink through 2036. Abv: 14.5%” -Kerin O’Keefe May 2024 ©kerinokeefe.com

“The stunning 2013 Fuligni Riserva has balsamic aromas recalling camphor and leather that mingle with pressed rose, dark exotic spice and mature berry. Elegantly structured and vibrant, it combines complexity and energy, featuring Morello cherry, blood orange, licorice and tobacco alongside taut, fine-grained tannins. Bright acidity keeps it well balanced. Drink through 2038. Abv: 14.5%” -Kerin O’Keefe May 2024 ©kerinokeefe.com

“One of my favorite wines so far from Fuligni, the drop-dead gorgeous 2016 Riserva opens with compelling aromas of dog rose, botanical herb, wild berry and spice. It’s structured and elegant, delivering succulent Marasca cherry, cranberry sauce, licorice and tobacco notes accompanied by firm, fine-grained tannins. It’s well balanced, with bright acidity. A fantastic wine with serious aging potential. Drink through 2046. Abv: 14.5%” -Kerin O’Keefe May 2024 ©kerinokeefe.com