Italy’s Best Bargain Wines

Deep ruby red color and nuances of ruby red with little transparency. The bouquet is intense, clean and pleasing, with aromas of black cherry, blueberry, plum, carob and violet followed by aromas of walnut-husk. On the palate... Read More

Darkly colored and made from certified organically grown grapes, this sturdy, robust Montepulciano packs a lot of flavor and is a terrific bang for the buck! Aromas of blackberry compote, spiced plums and wild violets grace the... Read More

More closed than the 2012. Mellow, beefy style on the palate with mulchy bramble fruit. Intriguing and complex with oodles of layers that will peel back with more time. Drinking 2018 - 2035 — Richard Hemming MW

The 2018 Masciarelli Marina Cvetic Riserva (94 points – James Suckling; 92 points – Wine Enthusiast) exemplifies Masciarelli’s acumen in fashioning boldly flavored, deeply colored Montepulciano d’Abruzzo.... Read More

Rich and ripe dark cherry fruit, along with attractive spicy, smoky notes. Fleshy and full, with surprising depth and length.

This wine is intended to be consumed in its youth and is a terrific complement to roasted meats, pastas... Read More

Brilliant ruby red with violet tinges. Intense aromas and flavors, refined and elegant, with hints of sour red cherry, blueberry, violet and flint. Smooth tannins, full-bodied and a long fresh finish.

Try with tomato and/or meat... Read More

Full, bright yellow. Intense aromas of peach, green fig, sage, rosemary. Sappy and dense, conveying a bright herbal impression to the stone fruit and mint flavors. The saline finish is nicely extended by harmonious lemony acidity.... Read More

Blend of the three most important white berried grapes of Abruzzo's tradition - Trebbiano, Pecorino and Cococciola - Villa Gemma Bianco is produced on the hills near Chieti.
Fermentation in steel tanks at controlled temperature... Read More