A refreshing $14 Tuscan crimson seeks burgers or pizza for a scrumptious match

A lovely translucent ruby shade gleams from the glass, adopted by aromas of black olives, tea, roasted mushrooms, dried cherries, plums and blackberries. A pleasant wine suitable for hearty wintertime roasts and stews, or just a conversation by the fire. Alcohol by volume: 14.5 percent.

Imported and dispersed by M. Touton Assortment: Accessible in the District at the Bottle Store, Morris Miller Wine & Liquor, Pearson’s, Rodman’s, Streets Sector (Connecticut Avenue), Full Meals Current market (P Road). Readily available in Maryland at Cork 57 Beer and Wine in Bethesda, Di Pasquale’s Marketplace and Wine Supply in Baltimore, Finewine.com in Gaithersburg, Maryland Discounted Beverage Heart in Cumberland, Old Farm Liquors in Frederick, the Fantastic Pour in Elkridge, Petite Cellars in Ellicott City. Offered in Virginia at Leesburg Gourmand in Leesburg, Vino Current market in Midlothian.

Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina, $20

Laureano Gomez designed wine for three a long time for Trapiche and Bodegas Salentein. Now retired, he and his loved ones make about 2,000 instances of wine from 12 acres about their dwelling in the Uco Valley, a superior-altitude location in the Andes foothills, in the southern conclusion of the Mendoza region. This scrumptious malbec has electricity and flavors of blueberries and blackberries dusted with cocoa. ABV: 14 percent.

Imported by the Artisan Selection, distributed by Le Storie: Accessible in the District at Ace Beverage, Calvert Woodley, Harry’s Reserve High-quality Wine & Spirits. Out there in Virginia at Arrowine and Cheese and Osteria del Nino in Arlington Branch & Vine, Ellwood Thompson’s Organic Sector, Oxford Cellars and Rowland in Richmond Dominion Wine and Beer in Falls Church Grape + Bean in Alexandria Oakton Wine Store in Oakton Vino Market place in Midlothian.

The negroamaro grape yields wines that dwell up to the name: dim in colour and slightly bitter, in a good way. The subtle bitterness appears on the end, and refreshes and primes your palate for the subsequent sip. And though some wines from this grape can be rather lean, this 1 is ripe and plush. Pair it with grilled or roasted meats, or mature hard cheeses. ABV: 14 percent.

Imported by Caput Mundi, dispersed by Impero: Out there in the District at A. Litteri, Batch 13, Imperial Wine & Spirits, MacArthur Drinks, Rodman’s, Salumeria 2703. Obtainable in Maryland at Crescent Wine & Spirits in Bowie Dawson’s Industry in Rockville Di Pasquale’s Market and Wine Source in Baltimore Downtown Crown Wine and Beer, Finewine.com and Gemelli’s Italian Marketplace in Gaithersburg Edgewater Liquors in Edgewater Fishpaws Market in Arnold Frederick Wine Dwelling, Aged Farm Liquors and Orion wine & Spirits in Frederick Aged City Sector and Rodman’s (White Flint) in Kensington Snider’s Super Foods in Silver Spring. Obtainable in Virginia at Branch & Vine, Bombolini Pasta and Oxford Cellars in Richmond Metropolis Vino in Fredericksburg Crystal Palate in Norfolk Dolce Vita Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar in Fairfax the Italian Retail store (Lyon Village, Westover) and Perception of Spot Cafe in Arlington Marchese Italian Market place, Rigoletto Italian Bakery & Cafe and Yiannis in Virginia Seashore Market place 2 Market place in Alexandria Puck’s Current market in Henrico Vienna Vintners in Vienna the Wine Attic in Clifton WineStyles (Montclair).

Adelaide Hills, Australia, $22

It would be much too simple to say this sharp-edged sauvignon blanc has so significantly minerality it preferences as though it was pulled from a stone, but that would forget the guava, kumquat and grapefruit flavors, which round out this racy splendor from South Australia. ABV: 13.5 percent.

Imported by Artisans & Vines, distributed in the District and Maryland by Artisans & Vines, in Virginia by LK Wine Tours & Sales: Accessible in the District at Batch 13, Town Corner Mart, Rodman’s. Available in Maryland at Balducci’s, Bradley Food stuff & Beverage and Georgetown Square Wine and Beer in Bethesda Burtons Grill & Bar in Riverdale Park Chesapeake Wine Co. and Wine Resource in Baltimore Dawson’s Sector in Rockville Downtown Crown Wine and Beer and Finewine.com in Gaithersburg Elkridge Furnace Inn in Eldridge Franklins Cafe, Brewery and Normal Retailer in Hyattsville Jason’s Wine & Spirits in Ellicott Town Locavino in Silver Spring Takoma Park-Silver Spring Co-Op in Takoma Park. Out there in Virginia at Aldie Peddler in Aldie Bonnie Blue Southern Sector & Bakery, Crush Wine Bar, Murphy Beverage and Wine Mill in Winchester.

Bright cherry and spice aromas announce this sangiovese as a satisfying quaffer or a excellent partner for casual meals, these kinds of as burgers or pizza. Fantastic acidity and medium excess weight hold it refreshing. ABV: 13 percent.

Imported by Banville, distributed in the District by Banville, in Maryland by Artisans & Vines, and in Virginia by Banville and LK Wine Excursions & Gross sales: Readily available in the District at Chevy Chase Wine & Spirits, Grand Cata, Harry’s Reserve Great Wine & Spirits, Magruder’s, Modern day Liquors, Paul’s of Chevy Chase, Radici, Sheffield Wine & Liquor Shoppe, By means of Umbria, Entire Foodstuff Marketplace (P Street, Tenleytown). Available in Maryland at Beer Wine & Co. in Bethesda Crescent Wine & Spirits in Bowie Decanter Good Wines in Columbia Downtown Crown Wine and Beer in Gaithersburg Fenwick Beer & Wine in Silver Spring Franklins Restaurant, Brewery and General Retail outlet in Hyattsville Fulton Wine & Spirits in Fulton Kenilworth Wine & Spirits in Towson Knowles Station Wine & Co. in Kensington Montpelier Liquors in Laurel Purple: Wine, Beer & Spirits in Clarksville Quarry Wine & Spirits in Baltimore. Readily available in Virginia at Aldie Peddler in Aldie, Arrowine and Cheese and the Italian Retail store (Lyon Village, Westover) in Arlington, Chain Bridge Cellars in McLean, Gore’s Contemporary Meats in Stephens Metropolis, In Vino Veritas in Keswick, Norm’s Beer & Wine in Vienna, Classic Wines in Harrisonburg, Complete Foods Market place (Alexandria, Arlington, Ashburn, Fairfax, Falls Church, Pentagon Town, Reston, Richmond), Woodstock Cafe & Shoppes in Woodstock.

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