Italy

Italy Le Serre Nuove Dell' Ornellaia

Italy 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

Italy Cantina Gabriele Dolcemente

Schiava is a grape variety native to Northern Italy that is known for its light body and freshness which is what you'll find here. Tannins are low (perfect for lightly chilling) with rustic berry and floral aromas. Look for cocoa-cherry flavors and a slig

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

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.

Italy Poggio al Tufo Rompicollo Maremma Toscana

Italy Colosi Nero D' Avola