Last week it was strange reds, this week it’s strange whites. Al takes a deep dive into some overlooked wine regions and their treasures.
Price key: $=less than $20 $$= $20-40 $$$=$40-60 $$$$=above $60
Quality key: * = decent wine ** = very good wine *** = superb wine ****= elite
VALUE = exceptional quality for the money
Nera Novella “Bianco da Uva Rosso” Alpe Retiche ’23 **1/2 $ VALUE
(Essentially white Nebbiolo! A complex, taut,wine with subtle fruit and character)
Bricco Riella Moscato d’Asti sprakling wine,NV ** $ VALUE
(Not often seen, Moscato is an ancient grape doing service as the basis for a sparkler)
WINE OF THE WEEK:
Txomin Etxaniz Txakolim Getaria Basque Country ’24 **1/2 $$
(One of the best Txakolis you’re likely to find, abundant flavors, crisp personality)
All of these wines can be purchased at Wells Discount Liquors.
