Italy

The famed "arrow wines" come from Gabrio Bini, an eccentric winemaker from the tiny volcanic island of Pantelleria. The Fanino is the gold standard for red & white grape co-ferments (in our opinion). Notes of blood orange, oregano, and red cherries with p Read more

Think of Sergio's regular Rosso cuvee.... and then age it for 9 months in neutral French oak. Biting and earthy, giving all the aromatic black fruit and well rounded smokey tannins you want with a splash of cherry cola to top it off. Read more

Cistercian nuns, mentored by the famed Bea family of Umbria, produce tiny amounts of this very special red. Unexpectedly pale and translucent, these sought after wines embody the elevated yet tranquil simplicity of monastic life. Serve slightly chilled. Read more

Emidio Pepe is a legendary estate in the Abruzzo region of Italy, making incredible adjective-laden red and white wines. This is their young vine Montepulciano that would be a jovial bottle to drink now but best laid to rest for a few years. Read more

The fine estate of Roagna makes some of the most compelling Dolcetto's out there. Fresh and pure with notes plums, violets, and turned soil. Pair with stews, roast pork, or chicken pot pie. Read more

From the famed biodynamic Piemonte winery, Cascina degli Ulivi, this Dolcetto is made for feasts and fireplaces. Notes of dried cherries, figs, and tobacco with burly tannins. Nibiô is local dialect for this unique strain of Dolcetto. Read more

A liter of 100% organic Montepulciano. Medium-bodied, dry. Deep color and a nose of ripe berries. The palate shows black fruit and dark cherry. Plenty of acidity, soft tannins, and a touch of licorice and bitter herb on the finish. Almost anything goes Read more

Piedmont staple! De Forville's Langhe Nebbiolo has all those cherry rose notes with structure! The average age of the vines is 30 years. Fermented in stainless steel for 10 days, large oak barrels for an additional year before being bottled. Read more

All Nero d'Avola from Noto, the southern tip of Sicily. Fresh black fruit and dried herbs. Have with short ribs! Read more

A bright and fresh expression of Nebbiolo from Roero. Notes of wild strawberries, tart cherries, and grapefruit rind. Prickly tannins that keep the palette engaged. Read more

A wine of pure and total pleasure. Bright and beautifully lifted. All the elements come together so gracefully. Crushed flowers, red berries, mint, cinnamon and lavender are some of the many notes that open in the glass. Read more

A staple in Barbaresco! and unreal value. Tar and roses all the way. Concentrated vintage with some nice acidity. Read more

This is our hands-down favorite Schiava in the world. This wine smells like rose petals and tastes like the most beautiful, raspberries and herbs. A touch of smoke and light tannins bring it all together. Read more

From one of the most famous co-ops in Piemonte, this Langhe Nebbiolo punches weigh above its weight. Made from declassified Barbaresco grapes, this young red is seductive and svelte. Expressive on the nose with mouthwatering acidity and burly tannins. Read more

Made from 100% Tai (aka Venetian Grenache), this light red is spicy, pungent, and complex. Fora is one of the most exciting natural wine producers coming out of the bucolic Colli Berici region of Italy. Read more

Petterino is a famously tiny estate making famously delicious wines from the small town of Gattinara. 100% Nebbiolo that is incredibly perfumed with notes of herbal cherries and orange peel. Both powerful and light. Read more

100% Gamay from Grosjean family in Valle d'Aosta. Peppery but light, expect rich red fruits and aromatic herbs. Read more

Hailing from the Western side of Sicily is this rich red wine with notes of dark red currants, boysenberry, plum, and tomato. Pair this with Kansas-style BBQ, campfire chili, or any grilled chunk of meat. Read more

The taste of Barolo without the price tag! Brothers Alessandro and Gian are known for their masterful work with Nebbiolo. This entry wine from them is anything but simple. Silky tannins with notes of strawberry leather and dried orange peel. Read more

The namesake and top wine from San Fereolo winery. Winemaker Nicoletta Botta allows this bottle to rest for 7 years: 4 years in barrel and 3 years in bottle. Notes of licorice, stewed plums, black currants, and cocoa. Pair with roast rack of lamb. Read more

A juicy Sangiovese and Montepulciano blend from one of your favorite female producers from Lazio. Having trained with Le Coste, Joy Kull is making pure, fresh wines from Lake Cuomo . Read more

Nerello Mascalese in the hands of Frank Cornelissen is work of art. Dark red cherry, black fruit, fresh cracked black pepper, yum. Read more

Campfire, depth, leather, red and black fruits, balsamic. This wine is stunning and drinking so well. Aglianico done naturally. Drink in an old house with a rich, warming, fatty meal. Read more

A true artisan producer on Etna - Masseria del Pino is magic, finesse, and purity wrapped in a volcanic blanket of vivid and vibrant red fruit notes. Strawberry, cherry, and eucalyptus. Read more