Cellar Raid Highlight: Summer Wines that aren’t Rosé
Cellar Raid: Half Priced Bottles of 750ml Wine Every Tuesday in our Enoteca.
Rosé might be the default summer sip – but Italy has plenty of wines that capture the spirit of the season without being pink. This week, we’re highlighting two bottles that deliver sunshine, refreshment, and a sense of place, with a little more edge and a lot more personality.
This Week’s Featured Selections:
Etna Rosso, Tenuta delle Terre Nere “San Lorenzo” 2022
Etna wines are summer reds done right. This high-altitude Nerello Mascalese from the San Lorenzo cru is all about energy – bright red cherry, wild herbs, and volcanic minerality wrapped in fine tannins and juicy acidity. It’s light, served with a chill, and complex enough to stand up to grilled meats, charred vegetables, or seared tuna. It is Italy’s answer to Beaujolais – with lava rock
Sauvignon Blanc, Cantina Terlano “Quarz” 2021
This is not your average Sauvignon Blanc. “Quarz” is one of Italy’s benchmark whites – grown in the cool, stony slopes of Alto Adige and aged on lees for texture and depth. It’s precise and mineral-driven, with notes of white peach, lime zest, sage, and flint. There’s a tension and elegance here that makes it both mouthwatering and age-worthy. Pair it with crudo, asparagus, or anything green and fresh from the menu.
Skip the rosé rut. These are wines with altitude, attitude, and a whole lot of flavor.
