Italy

Tenute Neirano Barolo

Perricone is another obscure Italian grape variety, most commonly used in blends, but in this wine is the only star. Look for notes of prune, blueberry, and black pepper, a hint of cocoa and licorice. Medium- bodied, soft and fresh with polished tannins,

Scagliola Barbera D'Asti Mati

An organic-grapes wine from the Negroamaro grape, grown in Puglia. It has a lovely earthy-berry aroma and spicy berry, red cherry, and chard or fresh tobacco flavors. Perfect with tomato-based sauces.

Castello Monaci Aiace

Fenocchio Renato Barbera d' Alba

Tommasi Rafael Valpolicella Classico Superiore

Purato Siccari Appassimento

Refosco dal Pedunculo Rosso is predominant in Northeast Italy and derives its name from its red stems (it's the literal translation!) This one is organic with no added sulfites and has violet and sweet red cherry jam aromas. On the palate there's spicy bl

100% Nebbiolo from the Langhe region of Piedmont; aged in large, neutral barrels for mellowness without oaky taste. It's a lovely, approachable wine with blackberry, black cherry and earthy flavors and a long finish. It does have tannins, so plan to have

Baldovino Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

One of the richest of the rich, this Amarone is also a 2010! Which means all kinds of interesting flavors have developed. More earthy than fruity, this powerhouse offers coffee, black cherry, tobacco, on a full-body. Thanksgiving, short ribs, gifts...