Our Italian Wines
ABRUZZO
- Visit Villa Cervia
- Bonaventura Montepulciano 1999 - This wine, produced with 100% Montepulciano grapes grown on the hills along the coast of Teramo, is the perfect complement for red meat or game. The ruby red color of this wine hints at what is to become before it is ever tasted; rich extractions of big, black Bing cherries. Aromatic oak, a subtle whiff of honey, and a round, well-balanced flavor makes this Montepulciano an extraordinary value.
- Bonaventura Montepulciano Etichetta Nera 1998 - This wine, produced with 100% Montepulciano grapes grown on the hills along the coast of Teramo, has been aged in big oak barrels for thirty months and in the bottle for six months, giving it a gentle vanilla aroma and a round, well-balanced flavor. Intense cherry, smooth and dry, the aromatic profile of this full-bodied wine makes it suitable for matching with red meats, game and other hearty dishes.
CAMPANIA
- Antiche Terre Taurasi 1996 - This red wine is produced from 100% Aglianico grapes grown in the vineyards of the Vertecchia Estate, which is very near the area legally named "Vigna Sublime" because of its exceptional natural peculiarities. Taurasi is red ruby in color with reflections that verge on orange. The wine has an intense, pleasant bouquet. Aged for a minimum of three years in hardwood casks and then another six months in the bottle, Taurasi is characteristically spicy, full-bodied, complete, full-bodied, authoritative and dry. It is an elegant wine. Taurasi is great by the glass. Best served with meat, game, and cheese.
FRIULI-VENEZIA
- Cescon Tralcetto Pinot Grigio 2005 DOC - This white wine is made from 100% Pinot Grigio grapes from the Friuli Grave region. The wine is a deep straw yellow color. The bouquet is nutmeg, peach, acacia, citrus, and cut flowers. The flavors are dry and fresh with strong fruit and orange peel, light and lively with a crisp, racy aftertaste of pleasant golden apples. There is a good touch of minerality in the finish. This wine goes well with seafood dishes, light chicken dishes, salad, Cantal Asiago, Brie, Camembert, Garrotxa, Cheddar, Crottin, Feta, goat cheese, Mozzerella, Ricotta. Serve chilled. Packaged with a little piece of grapevine since 1957. Family owned, Estate bottled
- Valentino Cabernet Franc DOC 2000 - The Colli Orientall del Friull, Eastern Hills of Friuli are twice blessed; first with a soil rich in loam and sandstone, then with a favorable climate, both harmonizing in wines known for their refined balance of color, flavor, and aroma. The Valentino Cabernet Franc is ruby red, nearly purple with an intense herbaceous bouquet. It has a full tannic and light alcoholic taste. When young serve with red meat and roasts. When aged it goes well with game and cheese.
LAZIO
- Visit Monte Porzio
PIEDMONT
- Visit Giribaldi
- Abbona Barolo Pressenda 1998 - This red wine is made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes grown in the classic appellation of d'Alba in the Pressenda vineyard. The wine is aged 18 months in oak barrique and 12 months in oak barrels. The wine has an intense garnet red color that with aging becomes almost orange. It has the aromas of raspberry, cherry, leather, mocha, damp earth and dried flowers. Juicy but laid-back, with sweetly spicy red fruit flavors nicely framed by harmonious acidity. Builds slowly on the back end, revealing considerable complexity, with substantial tannins and brisk acidity giving the wine solid backbone for aging. It goes well with roasts, game, and strong cheeses.
- Abbona Barolo Terlo Ravera 1998 - This red wine is made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes grown in the appellation of Novello in the Terlo Ravera vineyard. The wine is aged 12 months in oak barrique and 18 months in oak barrels. The wine has an intense garnet red color that with aging becomes almost orange. The fragrance has an intense odor of violets. The wine has a dry and velvety taste of cherry and raspberry. It has soft tannins that lead to a smooth finish. It goes will with risotto, game, and roasted meats.
- Abbona Barbaresco Faset 1999 - This red wine is made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes grown in the appellation of Barbaresco in the Faset vineyard. The wine is aged 12 months in oak barrique and 12 months in oak barrels. The wine has an intense garnet red color that with aging becomes almost orange. It is an intense full-bodied wine with a smooth finish. It goes will with risotto, game, and roasted meats.
- Abbona Nebbiolo d'Alba 2000 - This red wine is made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes grown in the classic appellation of d'Alba in the Pressenda vineyard. The wine is aged for 12 months in oak barrique and three months in the bottle. The wine has a ruby brilliant red color with a gentle and delicate fragrance of raspberry and violet. The wine has a dry and velvety taste and a smooth finish. It goes well with risotto and fondue with truffles. As it ages, the wine is a good match with roasted meat and game.
- Monteoliveto Barbaresco DOCG 2000 - Barbaresco is a distinctive red wine produced from the Nebbiolo grapes of the Piedmont region. Garnet red with orange reflections, this wine is pleasant, ethereal odor and features a dry, robust, velvety taste with a full body and slight hints of fruit. It accompanies red meats and cheese and is well suited for aging.
- Monteoliveto Barolo DOCG - Considered to be one of Italy's finest wines, Barolo is produced from the Nebbiolo grapes grown in the Piedmont region. This deep, red wine has vibrant and distinctive odor and features a dry, harmonious taste with great body and structure. It is a splendid accompaniment to red meats and cheese and is particularly well suited for aging.
- Monteoliveto Dolcetto D'Abla DOC - Made from the Dolcetto grapes grown in the piedmont region, this Dolcetto D'Alba possesses a deep ruby red color with purplish reflections. It has an intense odor with mild fruit overtones and a soft, balanced taste with lingering hints of almond. Goes particularly well with appetizers and fresh cheeses and can be served chill.
- Veglio, Michelino, & Figlio Moscato D'Asti DOCG - Moscato D'Asti is 100% produced from the Moscato grape. An October harvest is followed by a traditional vinification using the Charmat method with cold fermentation resulting in a wine of bright gold color. A typical Moscato characteristic is its fruity bouquet and sweetness in taste.
- Veglio, Michelino, & Figlio Barbera d'Alba 2004 DOC - This red wine is made from 100% Barbera grapes from the Diano d'Alba-Roddi in the Piedmont region. The wine was soft pressed, fermented in stainless steel tanks, and matured for 6 months in large oak barrels. This full-bodied wine goes well with dishes of meat and cheese. Family owned; Estate bottled.
- Veglio, Michelino, & Figlio Baric n.v. DOC - This red wine is exclusive to this winery. It is made from a blend of Nebbiolo and Dolcetto grapes from the small Serralunga d'Alba vineyard in the Piedmont region. The limestone soil is dry and there is a southern exposure. The wine was soft pressed, fermented in stainless steel tanks, and matured for 1 year in large oak barrels. This wine is robust yet delicate, dry, and not overly aged which preserves its fruitiness for drinking young. Uncork a few hours before drinking. Excellent with meat dishes. Family owned; Estate bottled.
- Veglio, Michelino, & Figlio Barolo 2005 DOCG - This red wine is made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes from the small Serralunga d'Alba vineyard and from the Diano d'Alba (Langhe) in the Piedmont region. The limestone soil is dry and there is a southern exposure. The wine was soft pressed and fermented in stainless steel tanks. Then it was aged for 2 years in 5,000 liter oak barrels and refined in bottles for 6 months before release. This wine has a delicate yet intense bouquet of fruits and spices. It has a harmonic body and delicious taste. Serve with dishes of fine red meat and game, perfect to conclude an exquisite meal. Family owned; Estate bottled. This wine will age at least 10 years in proper storage.
- Veglio, Michelino, & Figlio Dolcetto di Diano D'Alba 2004 DOC - This red wine is made from 100% Dolcetto grapes from the Bertinetti vineyard in the Diano d'Alba in the Piedmont region. This vineyard is so steep that all work must be done by hand. The limestone soil is dry and there is a southwestern exposure. The wine was soft pressed and fermented in stainless steel tanks. This wine is dry, harmonic, and has a taste of almonds. Serve with everyday meals, appetizers, meats, and pizza. 10,000 bottles produced. Family owned; Estate bottled.
- Veglio, Michelino, & Figlio Langhe Nebbiolo2004 DOC - This red wine is made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes from the Diano d'Alba in the Piedmont region. The wine was soft pressed, fermented in stainless steel tanks, and matured for 1 year in large oak barrels. This fine wine goes well with meat and cheese dishes. Family owned; Estate bottled.
- Visit Veglio
![]() | Vini Di Bacco Red Table Wine A blend of Sangiovese and Montepulciano grapes. Ruby red. Full, fresh and fruity. Dry, savory, lightly tannin. Recommended with pasta dishes, cheeses and red meat. |
PUGLIA
- Di Marco Primitivo Selezione Aura 1998 - This red wine is produced from 100% Primitivo di Manduria grapes grown in the vineyards of the Di Marco Estate, which was established in 1872. Deep purple in color, this Primitivo has a slightly spicy nose with hints with hints of roasted meat and a rich full-bodied taste supported by smooth tannins. Pairs well with roasts, lamb, and strong red sauces.
- Di Marco Rosso Primitivo - Gold label 1999 - This red wine is produced from 100% Primitivo di Manduria grapes grown in the vineyards of the Di Marco Estate, which was established in 1872. A nose of succulent dried fruits, seductive, heavy and wild! Fabulous alone or greet with pastas, met dishes or just cheese.
- Visit Cantine Di Marco
SICILY
- Tola Granduca 1997 - This red wine is produced from 100% organically grown Nero d'Avola grapes from vineyards located in the Jato Hills west of Palermo. The wine is fermented in stainless steel and aged in French barrique (small barrels) for three years. This full-bodied wine of exceptional quality and limited quantity is one that will please and perhaps surprised wine connoisseurs. This wine has a wonderful bouquet full of blackberry and raspberry. On the palate, the wine does not disappoint adding dimensions of earthiness, herbal nuances, layers of flavors with a pleasant lingering finish. The wine is a nice companion to grilled or roasted meats and spicy cheeses.
TRENTINO
TUSCANY
- Visit Villa Damiani
- La Ripa Santa Brigida 1997 - This is an elegant dry red wine produced with grapes carefully grown on Fattoria La Ripa Estate in San Donato in Poggio (Florence). The wine is aged in small French oak wooden "barriques" and then refined in the bottle for a lengthy period. This full-bodied wine has soft tannins and a subtle balance of oak and earthy overtones. The wine is a perfect complement to roasts, lamb, game and other spicy dishes.
- Visit La Ripa
UMBRIA
- Visit Cantina Peppucci
VENETO
- Visit Cescon
- Visit Lenotti
- Rocca Bianca Amarone della Valpolicella 1999 - This red wine is produced at the Montresor family estate of Rocca Bianca. Corvina grapes, which are the predominant red grapes of Veneto, are dried on racks, placed in well-ventilated lofts until after Christmas. This extensive drying is necessary in order to concentrate the must sufficiently to create a wine of monumental character, Amarone. This full-bodied red wine is a deep, red garnet color. It has a bouquet reminiscent of peaches and raisins. Its taste is dry on the palate with scents of liquorice and violet. The wine is a perfect complement to roasts, lamb, game and rich chocolate desserts.


































