Italian Wine between $25 and $50

Attractive smoky perfume lifts from the 2018 Brunello Di Montalcino Vigna Montosoli, with sunny red plum, anise, lavender, and cedar. It is full-bodied, with a refined tannin structure, and a bit more wood influence that will... Read More

The 1st vintage of Bianco di Ampeleia was 2016. A neighbor's vineyard had old vines of a local biotype of Trebbiano Toscano; Ampeleia used its cuttings and starting planting in 2013, between Ampeleia di Mezzo and Ampeleia... Read More

Fragrant nose of violets, orange zest, raspberries, green peppercorns, clay and thyme. Medium-bodied with precise, tight tannins and vibrant acidity. Sleek and fresh, yet surprisingly firm and structured.

80% Carignano, 20% Alicante Nero (aka Grenache). This is the 1st Rosato from Ampeleia! The Carignano was direct-pressed and then whole clusters of the Alicante Nero were added to the tank, macerating there for 12 days and coloring... Read More

Located near the base of fabled Mount Etna on the Northside of the volcano. Pietramarina (marine rock) is almost 2000 ft above sea level with the Alcantarra River gently flowing over the partially terraced terrain. Produced exclusively... Read More

A natural Sicilian red vermouth made from organic grapes with indigenous yeasts, and fermented on skins. Aromatic with notes of wild herbs and rich citrus peel.

Orange Wine - 100% Grecanico: Fermentation; Spontaneous fermentation lasting ten to fifteen days in amphorae on the skins with indigenous yeast for a little over one month in amphora. Aged in amphorae for seven months followed... Read More

The nose is lifted and has a distinct potpourri and slightly earthy aroma. The palate is fresh, brimming with lifted characteristics and enough juiciness to keep you entertained. This is an easy drinking rose which is doing everything... Read More

Currant, blueberry and violet aromas follow through to a medium body with firm, fine tannins that give the wine form and focus. Chocolate and hazelnut emerge in the undertones. Drink or hold.

Extremely perfumed and fresh with an elegant and attractive nose. Medium-bodied with ultra-fine, delicate tannins and a delicious finish. So delicious.

Impenetrable garnet ruby red. Very elegant to the nose, it reminds of marasca with spicy and liquorice notes. Rich, full with remarkable cherry notes and a marasca ending lightly spiced. Tannins are soft and pleasant.... Read More

This is such a pretty wine and such an absolute pleasure to drink, thanks to its intrinsic simplicity and brightness. The Castello dei Rampolla 2019 Chianti Classico gives us a textbook rendition of Tuscany's Sangiovese grape,... Read More

A certified organic wine, the Castello di Bossi 2018 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione shows soft fruit richness with ripe cherry and blackberry backed by gentle tannins and rich textural support. This pretty, full-bodied Sangiovese... Read More

Wine Spectator 94 Points:

A bright yet firmly structured Chianti Classico, with iron, leather, almond and floral accents surrounding a core of cherry fruit. Sleek and intense, with a lingering finish echoing cherry, red berry... Read More

It is the perfect glass for light and medium-bodied white wines; these wines do not require prolonged contact with oxygen to best enhance their bouquet. Indeed, a slightly narrower opening of the glass is recommended: this helps... Read More

Vermouth di Torino GI, features only Italian wines enriched with a botanical bouquet featuring Artemisia (wormwood) from Piedmont.

Colour
Reddish brown with amber reflections
Nose
Complex spiced, wood, and root notes open to smooth... Read More

92 Points Vinous:

The 2015 Colpetrone Rosso di Montefalco is much more refined and perfumed than I would have expected from this warm vintage, showing peppery herbs and dusty florals, plus crushed red wild berries and a hint of... Read More

Readers may remember that 2014 was a difficult vintage for mainland Italy. However, it was an excellent vintage for the islands, including Sicily and Sardinia, thanks to offshore winds that kept much of the bad weather at bay.... Read More

Note: Orange Wine

Eduardo organically farms parcels totalling 3.5 hectares on the north face or versante nord of Mt. Etna. Those parcels are scattered amongst 6 different contrade or districts (Pietramarina, Allegracore, Daini,... Read More

Ruby red with deep intensity and hue. Fruity, fine and elegant aromas dominated by wild berries, along with array of spicy notes. Fruity on the palate with good tannins and a lingering finish.

Deep ruby colour with violet highlights. Very intense and persistent nose with detection of soft fruits, dried flowers and a hint of vanilla. Full bodied, elegant and soft to the taste.

Appellation: VINSANTO DOC VALDICHIANA TOSCANA
Varietal: 50%Trebbiano (uni-blanc) 50% Malvasia.
Winemaking: We still produce this traditional sweet wine of Tuscany following ancient processes from a blend of varieties: Trebbiano... Read More