2021 Italian Red Wine between $25 and $50

Tasting Notes: The Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico has vinous aromas of freshly pressed grapes that mingle with whiffs of wild berry, moist earth and violet. It's bright and savory, offering Marasca cherry, blood orange... Read More

Estate History: Nestled in the southern area of Sardegna, Antonella Corda established her own winery in 2010 with vineyards inherited by her grandfather, the Sardinian wine legend Antonio Argiolas. After graduating from the university... Read More

Tasting Notes: A great entry into Etna Rosso is the Benanti Etna Rosso: good fruit, silky (yet firm) tannins, and the minerality that Etna is known for. Slightly reticent aromas of red cherry, rosehip, raspberry and minerals.... Read More

Tasting Notes: Old vine, serious Sangiovese from the heart of Chianti. Gabriele Buondonno strikes a perfect balance between structure, softness, and brilliant red fruit. A light amount of Canaiolo, Malvasia Nera, and Colorino... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Caparsa Chianti Classico is produced from Sangiovese grapes harvested by hand in the vineyards of Caparsa and is mainly matured in cement containers but can also be aged in oak barrels, more or less for a long... Read More

Tasting Notes: The vineyards for the Pinot Nero Riserva are situated at a lower altitude, ranging from 630 meters to 700 meters above sea level, providing enhanced protection for the growing grapes. The hillside's air currents... Read More

Tasting Notes: Cigliano di Sopra’s Chianti undergoes whole cluster fermentation leaving it with the expression of a fuller, ripe, and juicy rendition of Chianti Classico. Notes of dark red fruit, wild herbs, sandalwood... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Riserva comes from the best barrels of Cesanese di Affile vines planted in red volcanic soils as far back as 1953. Silky and elegant on the palate, loaded with aromatic charm in the glass, this exotic red is... Read More

Tasting Notes: Elena Fucci’s Titolo is one unique wine that empathically showcases both origin and grape variety.The vineyard is located on the Titolo lava channel of Monte Vulture in northern Basilicata. The majority of... Read More

Tasting Notes: Ruby red in color, the Feudo Montoni Nero d'Avola Lagnusa has an elegant structure, with a complex perfume that has notes of cherries-in-spirit, red plum, blackberry, with bold aromas of cinnamon and clove.... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Fontanafredda Ebbio Nebbiolo when young, it features a fragrance which is wonderfully spontaneous and full of surprise: in its bouquet, colour, and generous, velvety body this langhe Nebbiolo brings out all... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Cornelissen Munjebel Rosso is a rich and satifying take on Nerello Mascalese on Etna. Taken from his best parcel, Frank is able to extract amazing harmony and balance in this natural wine. Ripe fruit is supported... Read More

Tasting Notes: The I Fabbri Chianti Classico comes from the high vineyards of Lamole, in Casole. These sandy soils sit high, between 450 and 650 meters above sea level, giving the vines a strong diurnal shift in temperatures.... Read More

Tasting Notes: Malgiacca’s Toscana Rosso is a field blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo, Malvasia Nera, Barbera, Montepulciano, Chasselas, Merlot, and Syrah. Its diverse composition, combined with coastal exposure,... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Massimago Valpolicella, made from organic Corvina and Rondinella grapes, has crunchy red cherry flavors supported by white pepper and aromatic herbs. Medium to light bodied, this is a perfect quaffer with hard... Read More

Tasting Notes: Aromas of nutmeg, tobacco, and dried leaves are detected with traces of withered flowers. On the palate the Nebbiolo is held together by the softer yet balanced tannins that are laced with hints of dark cherry,... Read More

Tasting Notes: Who said the best Sangiovese expression come exclusively from Tuscany? The Noela Ricci Sangiovese Godenza is made from a Romagna biotype of Sangiovese that may change your mind and let you discover and explore a... Read More