August 2026 Manager picks

Di Majo Sangiovese (Italy) Cherry aroma with nuances of meditteranean shrubs and leather. On the palate, this wine is dry and mellow with smooth tannins that make for a crowd-pleasing, easy-to-drink red wine. $13.99

Colosi Nero D’ Avola (Sicily) On the nose is particularly fruity with scents of sour cherry, prunes and blackberries with more complex aroma of black pepper, black olives and ink. Soft and round on the palate, smooth and enveloping, full-bodied but characterized by a crispy end due to the semi-evolved tannins. It’s perfect with red meat, elaborated sauces and strong cheeses. $18.99

La Scolca Gavi (Italy) Bouquet:Typical, pleasantly fresh, elegant. Taste: Delicate, dry, characterized by an acidulous vein reminiscent of almonds. It is best with hors d’oeuvres, fish and seafood. Excellent with pasta with light vegetable sauces (pesto) or fish (pasta with clams). Pairs elegantly with white meats and vegetable tarts. $22.99

Santa Maria Soave (Italy) At the nose, a complex aroma with hints of exotic and summer fruits, pears, peaches, herbs, almonds, and a generous minerality, with traces of toasted vanilla. The taste is rich and compact, sustained by freshness, persistent and with a distinct flavor that actually intensifies the softness. $16.99