New Hampshire Wine-man: July 2026

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Masseria Supreno 2024 Primitivo I.G.T.sienna

Masseria Supreno 2024 Primitivo I.G.T., $9.89-$10.99, 90 points, poured core black grading to an opaque sienna with a purple sheen, thin clear meniscus, and copious stained legs.
Aromas were earthy red grape skin, ripe mulberry, citrus tainted shoe polish, and black licorice.
This Primitivo was full-bodied, round and luscious, tart, tangy, showed fair-good acidity, mildly supportive tannins, and juicy flavors finishing a bit spicy with notes of iron and red pepper.
Alcohol was a warm 14%.
Paired perfectly with our beefy Mexican cuisine.
Think QPR (quality/price/ration) for a great deal on a Zinfandel red wine.

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Thursday, July 9, 2026

Vigna madre Famiglia Di Carlo, Kriya, 2024 Pecorino IGP

Vigna madre Famiglia Di Carlo, Kriya, 2024 Pecorino IGP, $11.90-$16.00, 89 points, was a light brass color with a whiteish sheen and a fading gray meniscus.
Aromas were dominated by a faint minerally Chardonnay nuanced with dusty lemon peel, a whisper of vanilla and mint leaf.
It's been a couple of years since I've had this wine, and once I'm done with this review, I'll be interested in making some comparisons, but today this Pecorino was light-bodied, crisp, a bit tart, showed good acidity, and citrusy flavors with a developing robust ginger climax and fading with Sanniti Limoncini Frizzanti Candy (lemon).
Alcohol was a balanced 13%.
Paired just okay with our roast chicken, but better with our fried haddock.

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Capanna SanGioBi 2024 Toscana White Sangiovese IGT

Capanna SanGioBi 2024 Toscana White Sangiovese IGT, $21.25-$28.00, 91 points, was a light brass color with a broad translucent gray meniscus.
Aromas were light dusty zests of orange and lemon with Apocynaceae flowers, and minerality.
This, my first white Sangiovese wine showed light-bodied, dry, brightly acidic, and delivering a tropical fruit profile with nuanced citrus and ginger notes (interesting, unusual, and tasty).
Finished with flavors of kiwi, strawberry, and bright white pepper with a spot-on 12.5% alcohol.
Paired well with both my sardines in olive oil and my rotisserie chicken.

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