Italian Wines for the Season
December 03, 2024
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Italian Wines for the Season
With the holidays around the corner, we’re highlighting three exceptional Italian vintages that will elevate your celebrations. From a vibrant Barbera to a bold Super Tuscan and a rich Amarone, these selections are perfect for festive gatherings or gifting the wine lover in your life.
Prices include tax.
Vietti Tre Vigne Barbera d'Asti 2021
Vietti Tre Vigne Barbera d'Asti 2021 is a vibrant and versatile Italian red that beautifully showcases the Barbera grape’s hallmark characteristics. Crafted from sustainably farmed vineyards in Piedmont's renowned Asti region, this wine balances ripe red and black fruit flavours—think cherries, plums, and blackberries—with lively acidity and soft, approachable tannins. Aged for 12 months in a combination of oak and stainless steel, it offers complexity with subtle hints of vanilla, spice, and earthiness without overpowering the fruit's natural brightness. Its medium body and refreshing finish make it a perfect match for everything from tomato-based pastas to roasted meats and aged cheeses. An exceptional expression of Barbera d'Asti, it highlights Vietti's commitment to quality winemaking while remaining accessible for both casual enjoyment and collectors seeking a wine with depth and elegance.
$30.95/btl - Available through LCBO Vintages.
Oreno 2021
Oreno 2021 from Tenuta Sette Ponti is a masterful Super Tuscan blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot, crafted to showcase the pinnacle of modern winemaking. Sourced from meticulously farmed vineyards in Tuscany’s sun-soaked yet cool terroir, the wine reflects the region's exceptional microclimate and mineral-rich soils. Aged for 18 months in fine French oak barrels, it delivers a luxurious palate of ripe blackcurrants, dark cherries, and mocha, underscored by refined tannins and vibrant acidity. This full-bodied red boasts layers of complexity, with notes of tobacco, Mediterranean herbs, and graphite that linger on an elegant, enduring finish.
$99.95/btl - Available through LCBO Vintages.
Tedeschi Ansari Amarone della Valpolicella 2019
Tedeschi Ansari Amarone della Valpolicella 2019 is a quintessential Amarone that exemplifies the craftsmanship and tradition of Veneto winemaking. Made using the appassimento method, the grapes are dried to concentrate their sugars and flavours, resulting in a wine that is opulent, complex, and deeply satisfying. On the nose, it reveals layers of dried cherries, figs, and raisins, accented by notes of cocoa, sweet spices, and tobacco. The palate is full-bodied and velvety, with robust tannins, vibrant acidity, and rich flavours of ripe black fruits, dark chocolate, and a hint of balsamic that linger on a long, elegant finish. Aged for over two years in Slavonian oak, this Amarone offers remarkable balance and depth, making it an ideal choice for pairing with braised meats, truffle-infused dishes, or aged cheeses.
$56.95/btl - Available through LCBO Vintages.
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