Italian

"Lots of barbera fruit character with a medium to full body, dark fruits, orange peel and hints of chocolate. Tangy at the end. Drink now." James Suckling, 92 Points

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

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

We're huge fans of quirky wines that are found off the beaten path in places like Piedmont, Italy, the land of two heavyweights Barolo & Barbaresco. Italy's preeminent wine region, Piedmont places a singular focus on the... 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

One of the biggest names in Italian wines, we were blown away by our recent tasting of the Poggio Scalette Chianti Classico. This famed Tuscan estate is known worldwide for their cultivation of 90 year old Sangiovese di Lamole... 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

Sourced from the Marcenasco vineyard in La Morra, this is one of the oldest sub zones of the entire Barolo district. Purchased by Renato Ratti in 1965, Marcenasco was one of the first single vineyard cru Barolo's that bore... 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

A traditional styled blend of 95% Sangiovese and 5% Colorino, sourced from the Renzo Masi Estate in the heart of Chianti Rufina. Chianti Rufina is probably the most well-known Chianti area after Classico, however it's slightly... Read More

The history of Rocca delle Macìe is, in actual fact, doubly intertwined with this Chianti Classico, which has evolved over the years both through the changes imposed upon it by updates to the regulations and through the... Read More

Structured and long-lived wine with intense garnet red color and alive with slight violet hues. Intense nose with notes of plum, vanilla, and cherry jam, full-bodied, harmonious, with pleasant tannins and a lingering finish.... Read More

Rocca Giovanni’s winery consists of 22 hectares of vineyards located in the municipality of Monforte d'Alba, a small village which is part of the eleven communes of Barolo of ancient origin which now owes its fame 'as... Read More

A three generation farm in Monforte d'Alba, the Azienda Agricola Rocca Giovanni crafts one of the best expressions of Barbera from the Pianromualdo zone of Barbera d'Alba. Along with Italian heavy hitter Prunotto, the... Read More

One of the oldest red wines made in Northern Italy, Refosco is having a renaissance this summer, and the Ronchi di Manzano is one of our absolute favorites! Rich in both tannin and acidity, the dark-skinned Refosco produces sturdy... Read More