2021 Italian Wine

Located in the Alto Adige and Val Adige regions, in the northeast corner of Italy near Austria, Altanuta is created from grapes grown on rugged, mountainous slopes. It is the combination of high altitude air, soil composition... Read More

The Pèppoli vineyards produce a Chianti Classico that is a blend made from Sangiovese grapes and complementary varieties; Peppoli is recognized and appreciated for the full expression of its fruit. A wine that represents... Read More

Classic Tuscan notes of notes of dark cherries, plums, sweet spice, violets, vanilla and hints of dark chocolate, the tannins are well integrated with the alcohol and lead to a silky finish. Aged 18 months in French barrique,... Read More

As the Wine Spectator's Top 10 of 2024 winds down with the release of their Wine of the Year, we spotlight a promising candidate for the top spot or the Top 100 that will be released on Monday. An Italian producer that needs... Read More

The 2021 vintage of Barbanera's SerPasso Rosso could be the best ever. It's certainly the highest rating critics have ever given! The term Super Tuscan, coined by Robert Parker in the 1970's is a fairly recent style... Read More

Brilliant straw-yellow color. On the nose, an intense bouquet with notes of wild flowers, grapefruit and apple. The palate is fresh, elegant and well-structured with a great minerality. Perfect as an aperitif or accompaniment... Read More

If you read Antonio Galloni's review for the 2021 Castello Conti Origini Rosso, you might wonder why he didn't give it 100 points...Probably because this everyday Italian red sells for $25 and not $250! The Conti sisters... Read More

If you're a fan of classic Italian reds, you don't want to miss this Chianti Classico from the famed Castello di Bossi. Their elegant yet intensely flavored wines place them firmly among the top handful of Italian producers,... Read More

Named after the Cesari family matriarch, Mara is vinified using the Valpolicella’s exclusive Ripasso technique. Fresh wine was refermented on the Amarone pomace to create a smooth, elegant wine with an aromatic bouquet of... Read More

The story of Lambrusco is closely intertwined with the Chiarli family of Modena, arguably the most important producer of red sparkling wine in the world. Deep rosé color, with clear fragrances of strawberry and brushwood.... Read More

A lively ruby-red color with garnet red highlights. Intense, complex, and fruity, with aromas of wild cherry. Dry, full-bodied and persistent.

The aromas of nectarines jump out of the glass with lemon blossom and crushed stone. Medium body with integrated tannins that coat and caress the palate. Fine and delicious. From organically grown grapes. Really delicious now.... Read More

Wine made from grapes grown organically using natural composting techniques and special preparations of herbal sprays while following the astronomical calendar. Decant this bottle as there's a notable prickle on the palate.... Read More

Ripe plums, mulberries, nutmeg and praline on the nose. Medium-bodied with creamy tannins. Ripe, with some zesty lemon undertones to the fleshy purple fruit. Sustainable. Drink now. James Suckling, 91 Points... Read More

DaVinci Pinot Grigio has a brilliant light straw color and a full, ripe palate. It is an extremely well balanced wine with a bouquet of floral aromas coupled with ripe flavors of fresh apple, citrus and tropical fruit flavors.... Read More

Danzante Pinot Grigio boasts a light gold-yellow. The bouquet is refined and enfolding with well-ripened tropical fruit alternating with white peach and apple. The palate shows superb finesse and proportion, impressing with rich,... Read More

An exquisite dry white, DueTorri Pinot Grigio is fragrant on the nose bursting with citrus fruit aromas. It is fresh on the palate with perfectly balanced acidity and minerality.

Fruity and exuberant notes, typical of Barbera. To catch all its vigor, best if drunk within 5 years from harvest.

Unlike many of their neighbors, Felsina has never succumbed to the temptation to produce “new age” wines from their fine Chianti vineyards, and continues to grow solely Sangiovese here, rather than dabble with international-styled... Read More

Black berry fruit, olives and mushrooms on the nose. Some smoked paprika. It’s savory and juicy with a medium body, sleek tannins and a fresh and spicy finish. Drink now. James Suckling, 90 Points... Read More

The Il Poggione 2021 Rosso di Montalcino (with 200,000 bottles made) offers medium fruit weight with dark cherry, wild plum and savory spice. This is a terrific vintage with moderate summer temperatures and a long growing season... Read More

With enticing aromas of acacia flowers, lime, tangerine and hints of apricots and almonds, KRIS Pinot Grigio is bold but clean and refreshing on the palate, and offers a long finish tinged with orange blossom and honey.... Read More

One of the most popular Italian white wines is Gavi di Gavi. A perfect alternative to Pinot Grigio, this floral white is crisp and dry with youthful vitality and freshness. Few wines rival Gavi for its exceptional affinity with... Read More

Violet-red. Hints of small red berries, cherry in spirit and wild rose. Elegant and enveloping, with herbaceous and spicy notes. The finish is wide and persistent. Pair with veal stew and cardoon with fondue.

Brilliant yellow in color, this wine offers complex, rich and multi-layered aromas of orange blossom, daisy, white wisteria, apricot, peach, white melon and yellow peach. Sweet sensations of custard and creme brule are in perfect... Read More