NEW Releases at the LCBO

Mar 24

Written By Expert Marketeers

We're excited for these special new releases from Toscana, Sardegna, and Nova Scotia this month.

And Elisa Fanti was featured in the LCBO's Women in Wine article in VINTAGES Magazine.

Read below for details, along with link to purchase.

Fanti Rosso di Montalcino 2023

"A fleshy and voluminous nose of cherries, underbrush and lavender. The palate is medium- to full-bodied with restrained richness and a charming, approachable character. Easygoing, fresh and succulent. Drink now." 94 points, Jacobo Garcia-Andrade Llamas, jamessuckling.com

Donatella Cinelli Colombini Cenerentola Orcia 2019

"The 2019 Orcia Cenerentola is intense: it gradually wafts up with a smoky mix of crushed rocks, dried flowers and blackcurrants, complicated by an exotic spiciness that I find wildly appealing. This is silken and round, yet quite cool-toned in feel. Depths of ripe red and blue fruits take on a tactile feel as crunchy minerals saturate under an air of violet inner florals. This finishes long, classically dry and structured, leaving echoes of black licorice and sage with a top note of chalk dust. Easily the best young vintage of Cenerentola that I've ever tasted, the 2019 is a blend of 65% Sangiovese and 35% Foglia Tonda. A bit of oak integration through cellaring will take this to the next level. Drinking window: 2026-2034." 94 points, Eric Guido, vinous.com

Read more about Donatella Cinelli Colombini here.

Appellation : DOC Orcia
Region : Toscana
Country : Italy
Grape(s) : Sangiovese, Foglia Tonda
Price : $70.95
LCBO : 47665

Blomidon Cuvée L'Acadie Brut Sparkling NV

"Great tension and poise here, with immediate fruit. No wonder it earned a gold at the Nationals. Very lifted slightly baked apple fruit is joined by fine shortbread lees and dried flowers. It is light bodied, yet deeply flavoured, crisp and even, but not hard. Very complete, with excellent length. Great value! Last tasted March 2026." 92 points, David Lawrason, Wine Align

Read more about Blomidon Estate Winery here.

Appellation : Annapolis Valley
Region : Nova Scotia
Country : Canada
Grape(s) : L'Acadie Blanc
Price : $43.95
LCBO : 21463

Silvio Carta Cartamaro

The Cartamaro Amaro from Silvio Carta is an infusion of various Mediterranean herbs and botanicals, including artichoke leaves. This captivating amaro offers medicinal herbal notes, thyme, balsam, juniper and artichoke. Enjoy this bold amaro neat or over ice as a digestif after a meal.

Silvio Carta Grappa Di Vernaccia

From the distillation of Vernaccia grape pomace, this grappa is aged for four years in Sardinian chestnut barrels. Fragrant notes of chestnut honey, quince, and amaretto mingle gracefully on the nose, revealing layered complexities on the palate with a lingering finish. Ideal after a meal, served with dark chocolate.