This Week's Tasting
Italian Finds from the Sorting Table
September 3, 2025
Wine Importer The Sorting Table’s mission is to search for wine growers who own and tend their vineyards, farm their vineyards using sustainable, organic or biodynamic practices, are passionate in their zeal to make the best wines they can and are considered to be exemplary producers in the wine region they call home. (click link in heading above to read more)
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This Week Wednesday, September 3, 2025 Italian Finds from the Sorting Table From Abruzzo to Barolo In-store, 5 - 6:30pm
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Wine Importer The Sorting Table’s mission is to search for wine growers who own and tend their vineyards, farm their vineyards using sustainable, organic or biodynamic practices, are passionate in their zeal to make the best wines they can and are considered to be exemplary producers in the wine region they call home.
We are pleased to welcome Rebecca Wheeler & Jamie Adams, Regional & National Fine Wine Representatives to present the wines
White
2024 Tiberio Trebbiano D’Abruzzo
Unmistakable Mineral Character
This is something special. Its rare grape Trebbiano Abruzzese is unique Abruzzo on Italy’s central Adriatic coast and has nothing to do with other Trebbianos. Its wine has an amazing combination of fleshy fruit concentration with a pure and focused minerality which makes for a fresh, crisp and absolutely irresistible wine.
Jancis Robinson - “It’s like a canvas revealing the mineral character rather than the fruit of the place of origin. Long and complex yet in a very subdued way. Will be fascinating to see how this ages.”
Aroma: Gala apples, peach, lemongrass, orange blossoms and spiced tea. Mouth: Vibrant fruit, mouthwatering acidity, crushed stone minerality and a long, clean finish that lingers with the flavors of a peach & citrus herbal tea. Very Good Plus $28.99, Case $24.99
2021 Tenuta La Ponca Sauvignon Blanc Collio
Italy’s Answer to Sancerre
With the vibrant aromatic combination of fruit, herbs and crushed stones this wine should appeal to lovers of Sancerre. In northeast Italy, Collio benefits of the merging of Alpine cool and Adriatic warm air giving it a continental climate continental climate like that of the Loire Valley. Combine that with the vineyard’s sand enveloping pockets of marl and silt. So you have a similar environment to Sancerre and vineyards are able to produce wines with Sancerre-like qualities.
Antonio Galloni Vinous - “The 2021 Sauvignon is sharply focused with a burst of savory herbs, lime zest and gooseberries forming its spicy bouquet. This displays silky, supple textures, blending ripe orchard fruits with sour citrus and mint. The 2021 finishes long and staining yet still remarkably fresh, leaving a pleasantly tart twang of sour melon.”
Aroma: Citrus, stonefruit, lemongrass, citrus peel, mint herbs, and very subtle flint. Mouth: Light and crisp, balanced acidity, crush stone minerality, fresh fruit and herbs, with a lifted and long elegant finish. Very Good- Excellent $53, Case $45
Red
2021 Castello Di Ama ‘Montebuoni’ Chianti Classico Riserva
Dark, Rich and Supple Chianti Classico
Castello di Ama, winner of several Tre Biccheri awards, has become one of Chianti Classico’s most sought after wine producers. They produced an excellent bottle with the 2021 Montebuoni Chianti Classico Riserva. The wine has a very enjoyable f bold and rich flavors yet still comes off as truly balanced. Would be a great addition to anyone’s cellar.
Jancis Robinson - “Deep dark ruby with orange tinges. Rich, ripe cherry-compote nose with spice notes and just a suggestion of cinnamon bark. Supple, juicy fruit and more layered than the nose would have you believe. Very long and with finely ground tannins lifting the generous fruit.”
Aroma: Vibrant cherry fruit, cedar spice box of cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamon, forest floor and porcini mushroom. Mouth: Medium body, supple texture, polished tannins, ample amount of fruit, with good length persistent finish Excellent $48, Case $41
2021 Rizzi Barbaresco ‘Pajore’
A Classic Cru in a Classic Vintage
Rizzi’s Barbaresco ‘Pajore’ lives up to the buzz about 2021 Piedmont wines. With the benefit of fantastic fruit sourced from the historic and legendary Pajore single vineyard combined with the skillful winemakers of Rizzi results in a superb wine. The nuances, complexity and sophisticated palate provide a thorough Nebbiolo experience.
Jancis Robinson - “Mid ruby. Slumbering, mineral-driven nose with touches of spice. Gorgeous, elegant palate weight. Elegant, cool raspberry fruit and super-fine tannins in equal measure.”
Aroma: Violets, rose petals, cherry, kirsch, autumn leaves, spiced herbal tea, mint leaf and orange peel. Mouth: Medium body, harmonious structure, balanced acidity, impeccably polished tannins, persistent freshness and an elegant finish. Outstanding $70, Case $60
2021 Collazzi, ‘Collazzi Toscana Rosso
Bright and savory
The 2021 Collazi is made in the mold of the legendary super Tuscan Ornellaia. Collazzi is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 20% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot expertly crafted to be a wine of fine balance.
James Suckling - “Bright and savory nose of ripe cherries, currants, and hints of black olives, graphite and licorice.” Very fine and smooth with good volume and length. Structured and firm, with a medium to full body and lightly chewy tannins. Solid and well made.”
Aroma: Black currant, dark plum, peppercorns, anise, toasted spice, black tea and tobacco. Mouth: Generous depth of fruit concentration, full body, lively acidity, structured tannins, ample spice and a satisfying lingering finish. Excellent $53, Case $45
Mix any twelve of these wines at their case prices
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- Len Rothenberg
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