Italy

A mini Super Tuscan from the Brunello maker Altesino. This 80% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot, 10% Cabernet - very approachable and immensely pleasing, with medium-body and tannins, black cherry and forest aromas, plus a little barnyard or narcissus to keep thing

A wine of almost unbelievable quality for the price. If you've wanted to try Amarone but don't want to part with $50 bucks or more, try this one: Medium-full body with intense black tea, blackberry and black cherry flavors and none of the jammy/raisiny no

This wine could be labeled as Chianti but the winemaker uses his youngest grapes for it and doesn't feel like it's ready for the big time. Which works fine for us because we love it and want to keep getting it for less than $15 bucks! Organic grapes, medi

The Aglianico grape is pretty much grown only in Campania and Basilicata, but the former yields softer, more approachable wines (though still with noticeable tannins). This has medium-body and acidity and is earthy rather than fruity with black cherry plu

Milla is a liqueur made from the infusion of camomile flowers in the grappa di Barolo base for eleven months. The flowers are picked when fully ripened. This liqueur is obtained from a traditional and easy recipe, typical in the Langhe territory, the land

We tasted a whole line up of great grappas from Marolo and chose the Brunello bottling as the most delicate. It has a lovely, light floral note and a touch of peach-apple fruitiness. The pomace for distillation comes from the Star Wineries of the region.

The perfect Pinot Grigio for guzzling - and we use it for cooking too (well, actually we guzzle it while cooking). It has earthy citrus aromas, pear and soft orange flavors with a touch of orange zest as well. Totally dry (no sweetness) and medium - body.

"Mount of Angels" everyone's favorite Italian Pinot Noir is back, with it's typical high acidity (Great food wine) and red cherry flavors. Chicken, turkey, mushrooms, salmon...

Meletti Anisette

From Reggio Emilia Province, the wine is made from Lambrusco grapes. This sparkling dry red wine using natural fermentation has a distinct violet scent, strawberries, cherries and raspberries. On the palate dried plums and mulberries, a touch of licorice

This is what chicken/veal marsala recipes usually call for (check for sweet; not dry). But it's nice drinking quality too, with caramel and apricot flavors, and only light-ish sugar. Pair with creamy sweets.

Colosi Nero D'Avola