Italian Wine

The Kerner grape was created in 1929 as a cross between Riesling and Trollinger (Schiava) by a German researcher attempting to strengthen Riesling’s resistance to late spring frosts. A bit of a failure in Germany, it reached... Read More

The world's third-oldest continuously operating winery knows a thing or two about coaxing loads of flavor and zest from Pinot Grigio grown on the slopes of Italy's Dolomite Mountains. In 2021, a core of super-ripe melon... Read More

The kind of wine that smells expensive and then delivers the palate experience that backs up the promise. Bold and rich and well spiced, this is already satisfying (with an hour's decant) as a Napa Cab replacement for grilled... Read More

Pretty much summer and seaside in a bottle here in a vibrant, juicy, take on Sardinia's leading white grape from the Island's very top estate. Yellow stone fruit, cistrus and salty minerality really pop. While this glides... Read More

Organic/Bio Lower ABV Insolia/Inzolia is native to Sicily and goes mainly into Grillo or Catarratto blends or, even more so, into Marsala. Here it shines solo with a very Sicilian nose of lemons, oranges and crushed almonds. Some... Read More

The 4th oldest family-owned business in the world (from 1100s) knows a thing or two about Tuscan wine. This is striking with loads of ripe fruit, sweet spice and just a kiss of clove. Great all-purpose Italian red.

A delicious super-Tuscan red from Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot with a perfect mix of dark fruit and sweet spice balanced by very Italian flair and zest. A refreshing wine for steak and richer... Read More

Lower ABV Nebbiolo rosé! The great red grape of Piemonte is rich and tannic when made as Barolo or Barbaresco, but here’s it’s super fresh and thirst-quenching. Smells and tastes of tart strawberry, sliced lemon... Read More

Christian Bellei is, as Vinous said recently, one of the true Lambrusco di Sorbara masters. A 4th generation Lambrusco maker, Bellei continues his father's innovation of making Lambrusco in the Champagne method - with the... Read More

One of the most deliciously exciting Italian white wines we’ve tried in a long while, this blend of Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay and a splash of Sauvignon Blanc delivers a compelling blend of richness and vivacity, fruit and... Read More

Wine Advocate's Monica Larner wrote of this wine last year, This is indeed one of the greatest achievements in vino italiano, and it will break any preconceived notions one might have about Italian white wines. It continues... Read More

Best (and most accurate) review first sentence ever: "Here's a wine to stock in your refrigerator for easy access when needed." One taste, and you'll discover the need recurs frequently.

Always one of our favorite Pinot Grigio’s has and even more compelling blend of depth, richness, vibrancy and cut in 2022. It’s from a warm, sunny, valley of Italy’s Dolomite Mountains not far from Bolzano and... Read More

A supple, spicy, Pinot Noir that packs a big punch of flavor into a refined, light, frame.

Organic/Bio Surprisingly sophisticated and deep for the price, this blend of Sangiovese and a splash of Alicante shows excellent density to the dark black cherry, leather and spice aromas and flavors and generous fine tannin on... Read More

Just as “regular” Cappelletti is a wine-based alternative to Aperol, think of this as a handcrafted, wine-based, replacement for Campari at a slightly lower abv. Traditional roots, herbs and flowers are gathered from... Read More

Here's a fun twist! Essentially, this is a Negroni in a bottle, but at a lower alcohol level. Instead of mixing gin, Campari and vermouth, Cappelletti has made a single, wine-based, blend flavored with the things that make... Read More

This is already delightful to drink and will deliver loads of pleasure over the next 5-8 years. Delivers an old-school palate of leather, truffle, earth and spice to match the rich strawberry and red raspberry fruit. Finishes... Read More

In his Wine Grapes of Italy, Ian d'Agata says, Bellone is a magical grape...a telltale luscious texture and juicy acidity, and delightful honeyed, citrus, and tropical fruit aromas and flavors.” Here this traditional... Read More

This was the wine that launched the concept of “Modern” Brunello – ultra-ripe, dense, wines clearly marked by the influence of small French oak barrels. The wood can be a bit overwhelming when the wine is young... Read More

This was the wine that launched the concept of “Modern” Brunello – ultra-ripe, dense, wines clearly marked by the influence of small French oak barrels. It’s been Wine Spectator’s Wine of the Year... Read More

A fine, if under the radar, Barolo producer delivers a delicious Nebbiolo that’s ready to drink with joy tonight. Big aromas and flavors of very ripe strawberries, graphite, earth, and red flowers that saturate your palate... Read More

Organic/Bio From it’s very first release from vintage 1980, Rampolla’s Sammarco has consistently delivered as one of Italy’s most outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon-based “super-Tuscan” reds. More than... Read More

Organic/Bio Very limited.

A delicious Chianti Classico with enough fruit to be enjoyable on its own and the structure to stand up to rich beef and pasta dishes. Or just a good pizza!