2023 Italian Wine between $10 and $25

Nebbiolo from the foothills of the Alps in Lombardy gives a prettier, more accessible, delight than the stern wines of Barolo and Barbaresco. As you’ll taste here in a wonderfully ripe and silky expression of Nebbiolo with... Read More

Lower ABV In the 1970's, Arneis almost went extinct despite being the most important white grape in the Langhe. Luckily for us, a resurgence in interest for Piemonte whites saved Arneis and we get this expression from Ca'Viola.... Read More

Lower ABV The “Vernaccia” in the winery name is a reference to the traditional wine of this part of Sardinia – a lightly fortified, Sherry-like, wine named for Sardinia’s version of Vernaccia. A small group... Read More

Lower ABV From the volcanic soils of Italy’s Campi Flegrei – or, the Phlegraean Fields – where moon-like craters dot the landscape and more than 100 pools bubble and steam away a few miles from Naples and Mt.... Read More

Lower ABV The Greeks brought Falanghina to the area around Naples and the Romans prized it for its blend of ripe fruit flavors and zesty acidity. From vines near the sea it gives something salty crisp, almost Albarino-like. From... 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

Organic/Bio Lower ABV If you love Pet-Nat, then you'll love this. And, if you don't know about this hipster fizz yet (or haven't liked the funky ones you've tried so far), this is going to make you a fan! The phrase... Read More

Organic/Bio Lower ABV Sicily’s Nero d’Avola grape can get heavy and pruny and very simple, but here the Sala sisters coax terrific freshness and even purity from their 15 year-old vines in western Sicily. The secret... Read More

Lower ABV Hanging out at a lakeside Trattoria enjoying fish straight from Italy’s Lake Garda, this is what you drink – Laguna Bianco. Ottella makes a fine example from the local grape, Turbiano (a relative of Trebbiano,... Read More

In 1995, Loredana Addari and Nicola Argamante left their city jobs and founded this Piemonte winery, run today with their two daughters. The house style her is classic and direct, and that's a great description of their Barbera... Read More

Organic/Bio Here’s proof that great farming and straight-ahead winemaking can deliver fine Chianti – and even finer value! – from outside the Classico zone. More and more Chianti is either all Sangiovese or Sangiovese... Read More

Orvieto is Umbria's top white and since the 1930s, at least, Mottura has been Orvieto's leading estate. This is their classic bottling, equal parts Grechetto and Procanico (the local clone of Trebbiano) done all in steel.... Read More

Lower ABV The “Superiore” version of this popular Italian white cranks up the intensity and complexity a lot! As Vinous said of the 2022: “Crispy and clear like a whiff of mountain air. This is round and soothing,... Read More

A deliciously refreshing example of Piemonte’s most important white grape, one that focuses on crispness and vigor over perfume and volume. The stone fruit on the nose and palate pick up just a tiny accent of white flowers... Read More

Organic/Bio Emilia Romagna Sangiovese delivers much of the black cherry, earth, leather and floral character you get in Tuscany but with a bit more freshness and open structure. Here it's done all in steel, bringing out the... Read More

Organic/Bio Lower ABV Trebbiano doesn’t get much respect, but grow it organically, at very low yields (25% under the legal limit) in a stunning national park near the Abruzzo coast and something very special happens. This... Read More

Lower ABVVinous called it playful and jovial while Wine Enthusiast went with This wine is a charmer in it's matching 91 point review. We love how the flavors are deep/dark while the wine remains fresh and easy to drink. WE... Read More