Mancini Vermentino Makes NY Times Top 20 List
Michele Boscia
Given the fires in California, the hurricanes on the East Coast, the uncertainty surrounding geo-politics, and a general misgiving about the stability of our economy, it’s no wonder that many of us feel like curling up in a ball and drinking in bed all day long!
Eric Asimov, the esteemed wine critic for the New York Times, took the pulse of wine drinkers everywhere and created a wishlist curated for this particular moment: the top 20 wines under $20 to hunker down with.
For those feeling the pinch after the holiday season who still want to drink interesting and meaningful wines, Asimov’s selections offer depth and complexity without the high price tag. As he writes, “plenty of great wine is still available, and that should remind us of an important point: good wine makes many people happy. It’s a rare pleasure, and it’s even more satisfying the less you spend.”
In reading that list, we were thrilled to spot one of our own selections on the docket: the outstanding Piero Mancini Vermentino di Gallura from Sardinia. Oliver’s personal story surrounding that wine is well known within our company:
“Some years ago one of my most knowlegeable retailers made me buy a bottle of wine. It was made of a grape that was new to me, Vermentino, and when I tried it that night it was delicious, lively and aromatic. I called him up at home the same night to compliment him on his choice. The wine was Piero Mancini's Vermentino di Gallura 'Cucaione,' and now I'm importing it.”
We entirely agree with Mr. Asimov’s selection and invite anyone interested in more information to check out our video on Mancini below: