Acclaim

The 2024 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Feuduccio is darkly floral, with nuances of crushed plum and sweet sage complementing hints of clove and dark chocolate. This is soft, nearly fleshy in feel, with ripe red and blue fruits that reveal tart blueberry and citrus toward the close. The 2024 tapers off with potent length. –Eric Guido

The 2024 Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo Feuduccio is spicy, with rose bud and cardamom giving way to dried strawberries and intriguing hints of sesame seeds. It sweeps across the palate with sweet red berry fruit complemented by a flowery resonance. This leaves the palate crisply refreshed, finishing with an air of lavender that fades slowly–Eric Guido

Aromas of peach pit, Spanish broom, lavender and wild red berry entice on the stunning Pietradolce 2025 Etna Rosato. Dry and delicious, the crisp palate features red cherry, wild strawberry, bitter orange and white pepper all underpinned by intense, salty mineral notes. Drink through 2028.

A very well-made Franciacorta that’s on the bright, elegant side. Fine brioche and yeasty undertones with bergamot and lemon zest. Fine, dissolved beads with medium body and fresh acidity. Good intensity of flavors followed by a pretty dry and lengthy finish. Drink now. –Zekun Shuai

Dried cherries and grapefruit zest with a touch of steamed herbs. Fruity but dry and bright, with mouthwatering acidity and plenty of dissolved beads. Good length on the finish. Drink now. –Zekun Shuai

A bright expression of Franciacorta despite its simplicity. Expect lime, sliced apples and a touch of yeast, macadamia and white blossoms. Medium-weight, with a linear set of citrus fruit and frothy bubbles. Limey, mouthwatering finish. Drink now. –Zekun Shuai

Aromas of iris, violet crushed mint lead the way on the fragrant Lodali Barbaresco Riserva Massalupo. Full-bodied and structured, the palate offers ripe raspberry, succulent Morello cherry, spearmint and star anise set against firm, fine-grained tannins and bright acidity. Drink 2030-2041.

Aromatic and ripe with blueberries and smashed citrus. Juicy oranges on the light-bodied palate, showing crisp acidity and gently extracted tannins. Slightly chalky in the finish. Drink now.

Aromas of red cherries, toast, raspberries, black pepper and sweet spices. Medium-bodied with ripe, velvety tannins and crisp acidity. Tight finish. Drink or hold.

A low-key wine with red fruit and subtle spices on the nose. Light-bodied, it shows silky tannins, crisp acidity, yellow fruit flavors and a juicy and savory finish. Drink now.