Italy

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

This elegant Primitivo is lithe and dry, with black cherry, black tea and tobacco notes, and medium tannin. Earthier, less fruity than Zinfandel, which is genetically the same grape. Offers great sipping, but will really perform with sausage pizza, lasagn

Tenute Neirano Barolo

Nebbiolo is the star red grape variety in the region of Piedmont which can give us the highly sought after Barolo and Barbaresco. This one comes from the heart of the Barolo zone offering us a beautiful rose perfume with notes of raspberry. Tannins are me

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

Poggio al Tufo Rompicollo Maremma Toscana

Snap up this one while you can. Mostly Negroamaro (from Puglia) this stands out due to its age: it's a 2010! If you like a stinky older wine, this is for you: blackberry, spice, stinky cheese, smoked meat, narcissus aromas and flavors. Serve with red sauc

Whoa - there are some intense floral aromas here. Dried roses and violets will hit you first, then strawberries and pink pepper when you taste it. Medium-bodied but intense. Made in the Marche from ancient grape Lacrima.

Scagliola Barbera D'Asti Mati

From the heart of Tuscany, comes this great wine from one of the top names in Italian wine: Castellani. 100% Sangiovese from the best vineyard sites in Chianti Classico. A blend of traditional and modern winemaking, aged 24 months in oak and another sever

This red wine from the Island of Sardinia is made with 100% Cannonau - the local name for Grenache. One of the most successful wine grapes. Smooth, fragrant and utterly delicious. This one opens with heady aromas of vineyard dust, blue flower and wild ber

Fenocchio Renato Barbera d' Alba