Classic Italy: K&L Newsletter

Value and Diversity, Two Can't Miss Brunello Vintages, Fèlsina, Barolo, and More... Monday Aug 9th, 2021 [View in Browser]( [KL-emailheader.gif]( [ItalyNews]( In [this week’s newsletter]( we bring you new wines from Italy, a place where summer is nothing less than an artform. Surrounded by gorgeous coast on nearly all sides, with a country-wide practice of shutting down for vacation the entire month of August, you can find the majority of the populace escaping the cities for the beaches at this time of year. Though we may think of red-checkered tablecloths, spaghetti and meatballs, and wicker-basket Chianti when we think of Italian food, there is in fact a rich tradition of coastal cuisine based on seafood and dynamic, acid-driven whites. Italian Buyer Greg St. Clair has all that and more for you in these pages. From sparkling, dry, food-friendly Lambrusco to elegant and affordable Valpolicella from our new Direct Import producer, our maestro has the wine that’ll transport you to your own Italian daydream. Greg will be live on Wednesday, August 11, at 12PM [on Instagram Live @klwines]( where he’ll get in depth with some of his favorite new bottles. With 40+ years of travelling to Italy, he has many a tale to tell. Bring your questions and comments for a fun chat celebrating Italia! Discover Italy: Unrivaled Depth, Range, and Value Italy is truly unique in the world of wine. With hundreds of varietals, many of which grow nowhere else as well as they do in their home soil, there are nearly endless opportunities to discover your next favorite. Today's newsletter is just the tip of the iceberg of our overall selections, but the wines are carefully curated, dynamic selections that have been handpicked by Greg St. Clair. From a house-favorite Rosso di Montalcino to a refreshing white from Liguria to a Piedmont Rosato and even a fun and engaging Lambrusco, we have you covered. Vintage Item Name Retail Link 2018 Farnetella Chianti Colli Senesi $12.99 [View]( Zanasi Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro $16.99 [View]( 2019 Poggiarellino Rosso di Montalcino $17.99 [View]( 2020 Proprietà Sperino "Rosa del Rosa" Piemonte Rosato $19.99 [View]( Sorelle Bronca Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Extra Dry $19.99 [View]( 2019 La Ginestraia Pigato Riviera Ligure di Ponente $24.99 [View]( 2019 Tornatore "Pietrarizzo" Etna Bianco $39.99 [View]( Fèlsina: Quintessential Tuscany at Every Level Here at K&L, we have a special place in our hearts for an extremely popular Chianti Classico producer: Fèlsina. At every level, they produce a wine that is a quintessential example of its category—from Chianti Classico to the Riserva to their Super Tuscan "Fontalloro." Their "Rancia" is also a must have in every vintage, because as Greg St. Clair says, it "always has such definition, depth, and incredible length, the hallmarks of quality wine." Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2018 Fèlsina "Berardenga" Chianti Classico 93 $21.99 [View]( 2017 Fèlsina Chianti Classico Riserva 93 $26.95 [View]( 2017 Fèlsina "Fontalloro" Toscana (Elsewhere $60) 95 $44.99 [View]( 2017 Fèlsina "Rancia" Chianti Classico Riserva 95 $46.99 [View]( Precise, Site-Driven Wines from the Veneto: Tedeschi While Amarone carries a specific and unique style, the heart of the Veneto is built around dynamic, site-specific wines that show refinement and precision found in the best reds from any heralded region. The expectation-defying wines from Tedeschi are the perfect example. From the Valpolicella Classico to the famed "Capitel Monte Olmi" Amarone, the wines show incredible range and pair effortlessly with an array of cuisines. Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2019 Tedeschi "Lucchine" Valpolicella Classico $14.99 [View]( 2017 Tedeschi "Capitel San Rocco" Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 93 $23.99 [View]( 2016 Tedeschi "Marne 180" Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 95 $49.99 [View]( 2013 Tedeschi "Capitel Monte Olmi" Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva 94 $89.99 [View]( 2015 Brunello: In-Stock and Irresistible 2015 was a high-quality vintage in Montalcino that also produced extremely accessible and complex wines. While words like riper and richer are often used to contrast 2015 with other top vintages for Brunello, the fact is that they also show tremendous balance and bring forward the most charming aspects of Sangiovese Grosso. There are also amazing values, with multiple highly rated renditions at under $40. For a world-class Brunello from a top vintage, that's a lot of wine for the money. Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2015 Mocali Brunello di Montalcino 93 $25.99 [View]( 2015 La Lecciaia "Vigna Manapetra" Brunello di Montalcino 95 $28.99 [View]( 2015 Cava d'Onice "Sensis" Brunello di Montalcino 96 $36.99 [View]( 2015 Val di Suga Brunello di Montalcino 94 $36.99 [View]( 2015 Capanna Brunello di Montalcino 96 $42.99 [View]( 2015 Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino 94 $49.95 [View]( 2015 Poggio Antico "Altero" Brunello di Montalcino 97 $55.99 [View]( 2015 Sesta di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino 95 $59.99 [View]( 2016 Brunello: Age-Worthy Treasures for the Cellar Brunello from 2016 might be more of a long-term play, but there is no doubt that these are structured, refined, and precise wines that will long be considered among the best that the region has ever seen. Now available on pre-arrival, we have depth in the top selections, including two best-in-class examples from Ciacci, K&L-favorite Baricci, and an iconic collectible from Valdicava. This is a vintage, like 2015, that Brunello lovers should buy with abandon. Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2016 Silvio Nardi Brunello di Montalcino (Pre-Arrival) 95 $39.99 [View]( 2016 Argiano Brunello di Montalcino (Pre-Arrival) 97 $47.99 [View]( 2016 Castiglion del Bosco Brunello di Montalcino (Pre-Arrival) 99 $54.99 [View]( 2016 Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino (Pre-Arrival) 95 $54.99 [View]( 2016 Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino (Pre-Arrival) 97 $59.99 [View]( 2016 Caparzo "La Casa" Brunello di Montalcino (Pre-Arrival, Elsewhere $80) 96 $59.99 [View]( 2016 Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona "Pianrosso" Brunello di Montalcino (Pre-Arrival) 98 $79.99 [View]( 2016 Baricci Brunello di Montalcino (Pre-Arrival) 97 $79.99 [View]( 2016 Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino (Pre-Arrival) 98 $139.99 [View]( Barolo: Epic 2016s and Rewarding, Delicious 2017s The last of the famed 2016s are quickly disappearing from our shevles, but those looking for indelible wines for the cellar will still find a few goodies from names like Diego Conterno, Conterno Fantino, and Luigi Oddero. While these 2016s are resting, the 2017s provide a ton of early drinking pleasure. Perennial values from G.D. Vajra ("Albe") and Vietti ("Castiglione") shine in '17, while Paolo Scavino allocations are in, and they're once again right at the top of the vintage. Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2017 G.D. Vajra "Albe" Barolo 93 $44.99 [View]( 2017 Vietti "Castiglione" Barolo 93 $49.99 [View]( 2016 Diego Conterno "Ginestra" Barolo 94 $59.99 [View]( 2017 Paolo Scavino "Ravera" Barolo 96 $59.99 [View]( 2017 Paolo Scavino "Bric dël Fiasc" Barolo 96 $79.99 [View]( 2016 Azelia "San Rocco" Barolo 96 $89.99 [View]( 2016 Conterno Fantino "Pressenda" Barolo 96 $94.99 [View]( 2016 Luigi Oddero "Rocche Rivera" Barolo 98 $114.99 [View]( 2016 Elio Altare "Arborina "Barolo 94 $119.99 [View]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [New Feed]( [Auction]( [Local]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [On the Trail (K&L Blog)]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [BORDEAUX]( | [NAPA]( | [BURGUNDY]( | [CHAMPAGNE]( | [ITALY]( | [RHÔNE]( | [SPIRITS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [My Account]( | [Wine Clubs]( | [Events]( |[Gift Cards]( | [Accessories]( | [Delivery]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Missed an offer? 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