Cascina Liuzzi 2014 “Otto” Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG Nizza, Italy

This is a bruiser of a Barbera and will stand up to any grilled or braised meats you throw at it. In the glass, the intense red ruby color opens to a nose of brambly plumb and dark berry with notes of toffee and spice. The rich expansive palate is full of dark red fruit and toasty notes of well-integrated oak. There’s ample structure that will allow for plenty of additional time in the cellar, however, the wine is supple and beautifully drinkable right now.

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2018 Vallevo “Terre di Chieti ” Abruzzo, Italy

Our new favorite best buy Chardonnay — Pure un-oaked Chardonnay goodness! We taste a lot of wine at the shop in order to preview and curate the selections for our customers.  Roughly one out of thirty or forty reaches our quality standard and makes it past us to the shelves. The most challenging of these…

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2014 Bricco dei Tati Barbera Langhe, Piemonte, Italy

Unbeatable Barbera Deal We’ve been on a roll lately with some terrific Italian reds that are amazing bargains considering the quality involved.  They’re certainly a reminder that you don’t have to spend a bundle in order to get a super tasty wine made by a quality-driven producer. This lovely Barbera comes from a family dedicated…

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Mazzolino Estate Camara Chardonnay Oltrepò Pavese, Lombardy, Italy

Spectacular Chardonnay from Italy (yes, Italy) When I think of Chardonnay, I have to admit, Italy doesn’t immediately leap to mind. Sure, there’s plenty of Chardonnay produced in Italy, however. most are of dubious quality or priced at a point that rivals a good bottle from Burgundy or California. It was nice to recently taste…

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Trevini Sangiovese Rubicone

Emilia Romagna | Italy Fire up some pasta with red sauce, pop in a Perry Como or Louis Prima 8-Track and  this little gem of a wine will take you right back to your favorite red-Checkered Table Cloth Italian Restaurant.  Like that restaurant, it’s simple and uncomplicated but oh so good!   It’s all about…

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