Every author feels that she or he is unique. I haven't seen a series of articles quite like mine. I love Italian wine and food and I writing a series on the wines and foods of Italy's twenty regions. That should keep me busy for some time, and I hope you'll join me on this journey. You may even find some bargains, I have. I am adding articles from time to time. Be sure to visit my two companion series on French wine and food and on German wine and food.
A Red Umbria, Italy Blend (Under $10)" ...Be careful of Google's translation, at one point I read... "
A Sicilian White Insolia (Under $15)" ...originally valued as an aromatic ingredient in top-quality versions of the fortified wine Marsala, the Insolia grape is now produced as a varietal in its own right... "
An Umbrian Orvieto Classico (Under $10)" ...It’s a popular wine made since the 50s that carries the more or less coveted DOC appellation... "
An Abruzzi, Italy Vino Novello 2011 (Under $10)" It’s new wine time. This Italian Vino Novello was grapes on the vine only a few short weeks ago... "
An Apulia, Italy Primitivo (Under $10)" You may not have heard of the Italian red grape called Primitivo, but I’ll bet you are familiar with its American cousin Zinfandel... "
A Fizzy Italian Kosher Malvasia (Under $15)" ...The Borgo Reale winery is located in the great wine region of Piedmont, but these grapes come from not-so-prestigious Apulia... "
A Sicilian Nero d'Avola (Under $10)" ...The Robert Parker website gave the 2006 vintage of this wine 89 points... "
Another Sicilian Nero d'Avola (Under $15)" ...So how come I haven't ever reviewed a wine made from such a grape?... "
An Italian Primitivo Rosé (Under $10)" ...The producer is a 3rd generation wine making family from Veneto, five regions up the Adriatic coast... "
An Italian Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay Blend (Under $10)" I tend to prefer single grape varieties to blends... "
A Kosher Chianti (Under $15)" ...This Chianti was bottled in the neighboring region of Latium, not an outstanding contender for Italian wines... "
An Abruzzi, Italy Sangiovese (Under $10)" ...planting begun towards the end of the Nineteenth Century... "
An Abruzzi, Italy DOC Rosé (Under $10)" ...Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC is Abruzzi’s signature wine. They add the word Cerasuolo when it’s a rosé. Such rosés tend ... "
A Sweet Apulia, Italy Moscato (Under $10)" ...Just like many champagnes it has no vintage year. And it's only 5.5% alcohol, so you... "
A Venice, Italy Pinot Grigio (Under $15)" I was unhappy when the cork started to crumble as I opened the bottle. At the first sips... "
A Sweet Italian Red Blend (Under $10)" ...Lazio, or Latium, is know for its fantastic capital, Rome, and for generally poor wines. But let's give it a chance... "
A Veneto, Italy Merlot (Under $10)" ...in fact Veneto is considered one of the best Italian regions for Bordeaux-type blends.... "
A Friuli Venezia Giulia Merlot (Under $15)" ...and surprisingly has been doing Merlot for 200 year.... "
A 2010 Veneto, Italy Vino Novello" ...Interestingly enough their website does not mention this particular wine... "
A Grecanico From Sicily (Under $10)" Recent DNA studies have shown that the Sicilian Grecanico grape... "
A 2010 Veneto, Italy Vino Novello" ...Interestingly enough their website does not mention this particular wine... "
A Barbera D'Asti (Under $15)" ...Don't expect a Barolo at this price... "
An Inexpensive Barbera D'Asti" ...As a 2008 this Barbera D’Asti now holds Italy’s top wine designation, DOCG where the G stands for Guarantita and you can guess what that means, or more accurately, might mean. ... "
A Pinot Grigio From Sicily (Under $10)" ...Why would a major Abruzzi wine cooperative dealing with thousands of Abruzzi growers go halfway across Italy and then cross the Tyrhennian Sea for grapes available in their own region? ... "
A Biodynamic Chianti (Under $15)" ...The Chianti was long with cherries (maybe that's the Ciliegolo signing in), good acidity, and light oak... "
A Barbera d'Alba" ...This single-vineyard Barbera gives you a taste of the latest vintage from Piedmont, and for a song!... "
A Really Inexpensive Montepulciano d'Abruzzo" ...I remember a similarly priced one from March, 2005 that kept me from purhcasing a potential twin for several years... "
Access our January to June 2010 reviews of Italian wines. You'll find a wide variety of red and white wines in different prices, including some upscale wines. Many of these wines (or their cousins) may still be available. What are you waiting for? My Own Italian Wine Reviews - First Half 2010
Access our 2009 reviews of Italian wines. You'll find a wide variety of red, white, and rosé wines in different prices. Many of these wines (or their cousins) may still be available. What are you waiting for? My Own Italian Wine Reviews - 2009
Access our 2007 reviews of Italian wines. You'll find a wide variety of red, white, and rosé wines in different prices. Many of these wines (or their cousins) may still be available. What are you waiting for? My Own Italian Wine Reviews - 2007
Access our 2006 reviews of Italian wines. You'll find a wide variety of red, white, and rosé wines in different prices. Many of these wines (or their cousins) may still be available. What are you waiting for? My Own Italian Wine Reviews - 2006