Italian

Bolgheri is the Beverly Hills of Italy, the high rent district, and one of the most sought-after appellations in Tuscany. It's where you find Sassicaia, Ornellaia and Masseto. In fact, Michele Satta started his own winery... Read More

This is a richly textured Sangiovese with sweet plum, cooked cherry, spice and crème de cassis. The Mocali 2019 Brunello di Montalcino is a wine focused mostly on texture and mouthfeel. It imparts nice weight to the palate... Read More

The Mocali Rosso di Montalcino shows aromas of ripe cherry, black fruit and rhubarb. The wine is fermented in stainless steel and ages in botte grande for ten months. It delivers fullness and some bitterness with metallic notes... Read More

A true Tuscan classic! Deep ruby color with garnet reflections and an elegant bouquet of leather, black cherries, licorice and plums; a medium to a full-bodied palate, rich in ripe red fruit, goût de terroir, subtle notes... Read More

A few years back, Walter Speller who writes for Jancis Robinson and is a buyer at the Michelin-starred Le Pont de la Tour, wrote that Custoza is an underappreciated haven of white-wine, and one of Italy’s best-value whites... Read More

The famed Italian wine region of Piedmont gives the world exquisite Barolo and Nebbiolo, however some of the best values are found in Barbera. Such is the case for the Nizza 2020, rated 92 Points James Suckling and the top scoring... Read More

Tenute Neirano is a small DOCG estate, and part of the company founded in 1911 by Antonio Sperone beginning with fortified wines and vermouth in a small cellar just outside of Turin. Sperone wanted to focus on high end wines in... Read More

Intense ruby-red color with purple tinges, a bouquet of pure cherry, blackberry, black pepper and mineral flavors with an excellent dash of freshness. Elegant but intense, tannins are soft and fresh in the mouth, with a fine length.... Read More

Coming in hot off some truly excellent past releases, the Oddero 2020 Barolo has a pretty mineral content with pencil shaving, crushed stone and wet soil that meets forest berry and underbrush. The wine hits on all cylinders,... Read More

Aromas of ripe raspberries and plum skins with chocolate, rose petals and bark. Medium-bodied, vivid and fresh on the palate with powdery tannins and a juicy finish. Drink now. James Suckling, 92 Points... Read More

Notes of fresh raspberries and spiced plums with licorice, anisette and dried flowers. Medium-bodied, sleek and supple with a silky finish. Pleasant and attractive. Drink now. James Suckling, 91 Points... Read More

The famed Italian wine region of Piedmont gives the world exquisite Barolo and Nebbiolo, however some of the best values are found in Barbera. Such is the case for the Pelassa Barbera San Pancrazio, Wine Advocate's top rated... Read More

An under the radar producer, Pelassa may be the greatest Barolo that most people have never heard of! Founded in 1960, the family always made and bottled wine under the Pelassa name, however the Italian market for their Barolo... Read More

Huge 92+ point scores in three straight vintages, the Zingari Toscana Rosso is an ambitious project created by the father/daughter team of Vittorio and Francesca Moretti. The Moretti's are known for producing Italy's best... Read More

Clear yellow color with green reflections; on the nose after a first dash of a sea breeze the primary varietal aromas of citrus, pears and oregano flowers are arriving. Fresh and smooth on the palate with fresh and elegant taste... Read More

La Cattura is one of the few Italian reds we've featured whose primary varietal is Teroldego. Normally found in Trentino (Northern Italy) the varietal is finding a new home among the sunny foothills and expanse of vineyards... Read More

Poggio Antico is one of Montalcino's most elevated estates, with vineyards averaging 1476 feet above sea level, southwest of the famed medieval citadel. Both the unique location and altitude privilege the wines of Poggio Antico,... Read More

The most famous red wine made in Tuscany is Brunello di Montalcino. 100% Sangiovese aged five years after harvest, the estate of Poggiotondo is located in the heart of Montalcino, between the stunningly gorgeous Val d'Arbia... Read More

Pale yellow in color, this wine offers a bouquet bursting with notes of flowers (hawthorn and jasmine) and yellow fresh fruits (drupe, peach and apricots). On the palate, it is medium-bodied and flavorsome, full of fruit, with... Read More

Nero d'Avola gives this wine a red passion color, hints of ripe fruit and an intense and harmonious taste. Immediate and direct but not trivial, it differs in the altitude at which its grapes are grown, which allows for a... Read More

Good persistence and full flavor delineate its character. Its structure, well suited to medium aging, makes it unique among its peers. The grapes come in part from our vineyards of Villa Pattono at Costigliole d’Asti and... Read More

Class and spontaneous brightness are the characteristics that distinguish Nebbiolo Ochetti. An ancient wine originally hailing from the vineyards of the Roero zone (sandy hills situated on the left side of the Tanaro River) and... Read More

Rengo takes its name from the historic bell in the tower overlooking the Piazza delle Erbe in Verona. The wine consists of 70% Corvina Veronese, 20% Rondinella and 10% Molinara, all are local varietals . following a 5 month drying... Read More

This rich red wine is obtained from 70% Corvina and 30% Rondinella and re-fermented on the whole Amarone lees to ensure more color, flavor and concentration. It is then aged for 18 months in large oak barrels.

Crafted in the Northern Italian region of the Veneto, Valpolicella is known for being a lively, lighter bodied alternatives to wines from Tuscany or Piedmont. A traditional blend of 70% Corvina, 20% Molinara and 10% Rondinella,... Read More