Yes, Grüner Veltliner is the national white grape of Austria and this is from Italy. But Alto Adige WAS Austria until after WWI and GV shines brightly here when done right. This is done right. Plenty of crisp stone fruit... Read More
Freisa is Nebbiolo’s slightly wilder younger sibling. In youth it’s a bit brash and wild, redolent of wild strawberry and black cherry fruit, dark florals, and tannins just as firm as Nebbiolo if chunkier and more... 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
As Wine Advocate said in their 93 point review of the 2021: "Here's a wine to stock in your refrigerator for easy access when needed." One taste, and you'll discover the need recurs frequently.
Bellone was the dominant grape of this hills and valleys of Lazio, the region around Rome, in antiquity, made into a strong, sweet, nutty-brown wine consumed Roman elites at day-long symposia. After phylloxera, it was nearly wiped... Read More
Lower ABV If you don’t know Arneis, then this is the perfect introduction to the white grape of Barolo and the sandier vineyards of the Roero hills next door. And if you do know Arneis and are used to paying $20-$25 for... Read More
Lower ABV The kind of excellent value in all-purpose, clean, fresh, and delicious Pinot Grigio that's getting harder and harder to find. Importer Lia Tolaini-Banville sources fruit from across the Veneto and ferments it cool... Read More
Organic/BioLower ABV No way you try this blind and guess it sells for <$20. Because it shouldn’t and only does because importer Lia Banville-Tolaini owns the vineyard and winery and uses it to craft this “door... Read More
Like so many of you, we just love this expressive and salty/stony white wine from Libero Rillo and the rolling hills of Sannio in Campania. As always, it’s 100% Falanghina made all in tank with a just-right touch of lees... Read More
Lower ABV This delicious frizzante wine is a rare version of red Malvasia, made with a touch of sweetness and a light, frothy, sparkle. As The Washington Post’s Dave McIntyre said about the 2011, “This delightful little... Read More
My goodness, it’s so good to find ripe and juicy Barbera that isn’t trying too hard! As the third generation of her family to make wine here in Piemonte, Annalisa Bocchino clearly knows the job is to grow good grapes... Read More
Lower ABV A fun, flavorful, and fine value Tuscan Sangiovese made by winemaker Paolo Masi at Tuscany’s Renzo Masi winery from grapes grown near Florence and Chianti Ruffina. The Masi family’s Fattoria di Basciano has... Read More
Organic/Bio There’s a reason that ever since we introduced you to this wine in 2012, it’s been the best-selling Pinot Grigio in the shop every single year. Bolzano’s Kaltern co-op winery’s growers tend... Read More
Lower ABV Soave was the first Italian white to conquer the US market, long before Pinot Grigio was a thing. Today these Veneto delights are less trendy so they can be HUGE values. Like here. This is pretty much the essence of... Read More
Lower ABV Here’s a cheerful, summery, Soave you’ll enjoy with or without food. It’s full of fresh lemon, pear and yellow apple fruit with a touch of white florals and hint of the bitter almond note Soave is famed... Read More
Lower ABV Eugenio Gatti at La Miraja is an underground hero for his work with Piemonte's Ruche grape, but he clearly makes a terrific Grignolino as well! This many-seeded grape needs a light hand with extraction, which is... Read More
From the oldest known planting of Ruche, a wild, almost exotic, wine starting with aromas of violets, rose petal, iris, cardamon, white pepper and dark red fruit. The flavors deliver just-right ripe cherry/dark berry fruit with... Read More
Lower ABV A delightfully aromatic wine, with loads of fresh fruit flavors bursting from the glass. It is sweet, but beautifully balanced by the wine's effervescence and acidity. Being frizzante, it has only about half the... Read More
Erbaluce has been an important white wine grape in northern Piemonte, Italy, since at least the 1600s, although where it comes from, nobody knows. Luigi Ferrando crafts one of the very best examples, letting his fruit ripen beautifully... Read More
Lower ABV You may well remember that the original “recipe” for Tuscany’s Chianti Classico included the famed Sangiovese blended with softer red grapes and a splash of white grapes to balance Sangiovese’s... Read More
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Verdicchio doing what it does so well in the Castelli di Jesi DOC in Italy's Marche region. Crisp, bright and very juicy in feel, this delivers early season stone fruit and Granny Smith apple flavors with lemon zest... Read More
The grape name, Grignolino, means “many seeds.” And since seeds = tannin potential, it’s a wine made with short skin contact and little extraction, creating sort of a Piemontese Pinot Noir-style wine that’s... Read More
One of the most vibrantly delicious Arneis we’ve ever tasted! From the main native white grape of Italy’s Barolo and Roero regions, this succulent 2022 opens with bold aromas of peach, nectarine, white flower and a... Read More
Trebbiano Spoletino is NOT the “Trebbiano” found in the rest of Italy. It’s a distinctive Umbrian varietal that emerged in the 18th century and thrived for years growing up into and in between maple trees. Largely... Read More
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