May flowers seem to still be on their way, but at least May wines are surely here! We've had some sunny skies here in the Bay – and are hoping it's clear as a bell wherever you are! – but know that more are on the way. All wines this month are at the ready whatever the weather, or your mood, may be. A lot of new names in the game below, coupled with some now-standard bearers of artisanal Italian gems; all are continuing in their own way to push the potential of their terroir and winemaking into sometimes uncharted but always excellent new realms.
Red 1
Name: Valdisole, ‘Helios’ Rosso, 2019
Region: Corneliano d'Alba, Piemonte
Varietal: 100% Nebbiolo
Red 2
Name: Denavolo, ‘Dinavolo’ Rosso, 2021
Region: Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna
Varietal: 70% Pinot Grigio, 10% Pinot Noir, 10% Barbera, and 10% Bonarda
Red 3
Name: Eduardo Torres Acosta, ‘Versante Nord’ Rosso, 2021
Region: Etna, Sicilia
Varietal: 85% Nerello Mascalese, 15% field blend
White 1
Name: Ceraudo, ‘Petelia’ Bianco, 2021
Region: Strongoli, Calabria
Varietal: 50% Greco Bianco, 50% Matonico
White 2
Name: Nebrai, ‘Mec L’È?’ Frizzante, 2020
Region: Val Borbera, Piemonte
Varietal: 100% Timorasso
Pairs with: Smashed Cucumber and Yuba Salad
Pairs with: Smashed Cucumber and Yuba Salad
Cru 1
Name: Nicolò Grippaldi, ‘Le Domeniche di Teo’ Rosso, 2020
Region: Gagliano Castelferrato, Sicilia
Varietal: 76% Nerello Mascalese, 24% Nero d’Avola
Cru 2
Name: Passofonduto, ‘Bianco sul Gesso’ Bianco, 2022
Region: Val de Platani, Sicilia
Varietal: Catarratto, Inzolia, Zibibbo
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