Italian Reds

Emerges with high-toned suggestions of kirsch, flowers and bright red fruits. The wine reveals excellent length, albeit in an understated, mid-weight style...

Was $19.99--"Lagone is a pleasurable and rich blend of Merlot, Cab Sauvignon, Cab Franc and Sangiovese that opens with rich, dark color and intense...

The 2005 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is a big, fat, super-ripe wine boasting tons of richness in its dark fruit, spices and chocolate.

"Enticing scents of chocolate, espresso, dark fruit, licorice and new leather emerge from the boisterous 2007 Palazzo della Torre. The fruit...

Ripe cherry and plum flavors are interlaced with spice and earth. It is full-bodied with a lush, smooth mouthfeel and a lengthy, persistent finish. Pairs...

Was $19.99--90% Monica, 5% Carignano & 5% Bovale Sardo--Ripe Cherry, Cassis & Pepper Aromas--Similar Flavors, With Medium-To-Full-Body & A...

"Good full red. Superripe aromas of red cherry syrup and red berry cocktail, with exotic nuances of Oriental herbs and sweet almonds. Rich and...

Was $14.99--Bright Cherry, Berry, Earth & Leather Flavors--Great With Pasta Or Pizza

Deep ruby in color. Rich bouquet of cherries, plums, and iris. Deep cherry and leather flavors with subtle wood notes. Supple tannins, good acidity,...

Blend of Cabernet & Sangiovese. Nuances of red berry, cherry & violet are complemented by soft tannins.

winemaker's notes:
Intense ruby red color. On the nose this wine is complex with hints of liquorice and plum jam, as well as a delicate final of...

Beautiful and elegant, with silky, ripe fruit. Medium-bodied, with medium, fine tannins and a caressing finish. Very fine. Excellent value.

50% Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, 50% Sangiovese
No oak aging, all stainless-steel, the wine hits the palate refreshingly and is comparatively...

Was $14.99--Richly textured with cherry & raspberry flavors with notes of violet, almond, vanilla & spice.

Was $24.99--Red berry & cherry flavors with good acidity & notes of tobacco & spice.

Concentrated red and black fruits, dominated by raspberry, black cherry, currants and plum, with a distinctive, typically Tuscan bittersweet cherry/tea...

Was $12.99--Powerful cherry & forest berry fruit supported by deft sour berry fruit acidity. Medium-bodied with a focus of cherry flavors, smooth tannins...

"The 2006 Il Blu (50% Sangiovese, 45% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon) is a striking wine loaded with vibrant dark cherries, violets, sweet spices...

winemaker's notes:
Brancaia TRE is a wine full of character giving you drinking pleasure already at the moment of release. TRE stands for the three...

Was $14.99--Nose of forest fruits & earth with spicy red berry flavors and refreshing acidity that makes this a great food wine.

Dry, with generous body, harmoniously balanced and velvety texture. Classic, ripe red-fruit, long finish, rich and very elegant. Spices, violet, plums...

Very easy drinking Valpolicella. Full flavors of chocolate and cherries with a nice all-spice finish.

Was $12.99--Perfumed Nose Of Dark Cherries, Plum & Spice With A Touch Of Leather--Flavors Of Ripe Black Cherry, Spice & Earth

Was $19.99--Dry, medium-bodied palate with deliciously spicy red fruit flavors & a velvety smoothness.

"The 2005 Brunello di Montalcino is surprisingly dark in profile for this bottling. A sweet, Pinot-like bouquet leads to perfumed black cherries,...

Was $19.99--Deep, almost tarry aromas of plum & spicy underbrush. Dense, juicy & somewhat austere, with precise plum, cherry & mineral flavors.

The nose is quite intense and warm with dark ripe cherry fruit, earth and minerality. The palate is still a bit tight, yet it already offers rich flavors...

"The 2007 Chianti Classico is a gorgeous wine graced with silky tannins, intensely perfumed fruit and an understated, elegant finish. Leather, spices,...

Pilùna means "pot made of clay" in Greek, and it's an homage to the traditional container in which the farmers would store water. The clay is...

Full and aromatic. Fruit-forward aromas reminiscent of red cherries. The structure is lavishly balanced. Long finish. Combine with dishes of modern...

Produced with 100% Sangiovese, Chianti Colli Senesi is a wine which expresses the grandeur of the Tuscan land yet remains an illustrious example of Tuscany’s...

Was $16.99--Nose Of Cherry, Blackberry & Smoky Game--Juicy Dark Berry Flavors With A Gamy Hint & Pleasant, Lasting Tannins--From The Smallest DOC...

Vibrant with lively raspberry and cherry character along with complex tobacco notes.

Was $13.99--A core of red & purple fruits with floral & mineral notes.

Heady, spicy bouquet with intense, multylayered aromas of ripe cherry, bitter almond and tobacco. Full, rich flavours in the mouth carrying throught to...

Intensely aromatic with notes of violets. Well balanced on the palate with classic Chianti character

Blend of Nebbiolo, Barbera & Cabernet. Excellent depth and concentration of fruity and spicy tones. The balsamic and cherry notes combine to create...

Sacravite Aglianico 2007, D’Angelo is from one of Bascilicata’s best producers. It is made up of 100% Aglianico. Chocolate and plum aromas...

Intense deep ruby in color. The nose is fruity with spicy highlights. The palate is dry, full bodied with soft tannins and minerals.

This wine has aromas of juicy red berry fruit. Medium-bodied and soft on the palate, with balanced acidity and ripe tannins. Delicious with pastas and...

Due Torri Pinot Noir has a bright ruby color and the rich bouquet of fruits and berries. On the palate it has balanced fruit flavors with hints of cedar...

On the nose, the 2008 Enzo Boglietti Dolcetto d’Alba is fruity, a little musty and earthy. In the mouth, it’s not as light, fruity and sweet...

Tiglinieri is a cru Dolcetto from choice vineyards boasting 70 – 100 year old vines. Selected from old vine parcels in Dogliani and Monforte (for...

"The 2009 Merlot is one of the finest wines I have ever tasted from Falesco. It is a decidedly firm, vibrant Merlot that stands in stark contrast...

Very ripe and intense on the nose, with prune, licorice, blackberry and flowers. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a long, powerful finish that offers...

Lavender and blackberry aromas follow through to a medium-to-full body, with a solid core of fruit and a tangy aftertaste of citrus fruit and dried cherry.

Red wine with a unique fruity character. Hints of red berries and cranberry. It has a deep red color with a soft and delicate structure. It pairs well...

Deep garnet violet color. Oily roasted nut and dried berry aromas with a supple, dryish medium body and a sundried tomato, dried pear and roasted fennel...

Black plums, a hint of licorice and subtle spice, not overly complex but appealing. A big mouth full of juicy black fruit is well structured by tart...

Wine Advocate:
"The 2008 Chiaramonte (Nero d’Avola) is a fresh, juicy wine with plenty of varietal character in its perfumed red fruit and...

This is rich and deeply scented, with notes of cherry and licorice and hints of flowers. Round on the palate, with a bright structure and refined tannins.

The 2006 Barolo offers up a super-classic profile of tar, roses, raspberries and licorice, all wrapped around a firm core of tannins. Fresh and vibrant...

Intense ruby red color. Aromas of blueberry, cherry and strawberry with hints of spice such as cinnamon, vanilla and pepper. Full-bodied, inviting, sapid...

The nose sort of screams "nebbiolo!" on this wine: cherries, strawberries, licorice, some tar, leather, and roses. Tannic, but eventually opens up a fair...

Strong herbal and tobacco notes, musky and medicinal aromas, and a lingering nose of wet pottery. Stark, lighter bodied, with tart cherry fruit, this...

An easy drinking, fruity version of Friuli’s most interesting red grape. Medium to full-bodied with blackberry & cherry fruit and a hint of...

Deep crimson in color. Jammy fruit on the nose. Light to medium bodied, it delivers spice and red-berry flavors. Lingering finish with sweet tannins. Very...

Winemaker Notes: " To the nose, the wine presents an intense bouquet of fruits and flowers, especially roses. Its scent is the element that makes this...

Super-ripe dark cherries, plums, grilled herbs, smoke, and earthiness in a full-bodied style.

Bright red fruits, spices and violets are some of the nuances that emerge from the glass, followed by darker cherries, flowers and minerals that develop...

Cherries, plums, pressed flowers & spices are just a few of the aromas that compose its strong and articulated bouquet. And a surprise on the palate...

Was $19.99--75% Sangiovese & 25% Merlot--Aromas Of Black Fruit, Coffee & Fudge, With Good Structure & Well-Balanced Acidity

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: A blend of 80% sangiovese, 15% canaiolo nero and 5% syrah; aged for one year in tonneaux and barriques, 15%...

Was $24.99--Aromas of wild berries, soft on the palate and velvety finish

The 2008 Montepulciano d' Abruzzo is very dark ruby red in color with a ripe nose of dark berries. Terrific balance. Smooth finish. Aged for 4-6 months...

Was $19.99--Nose of plum, black currant & spice. Similar flavors with notes of oak & vanilla on the finish.

Was $15.99--Characteristic nose of plum, cherry & a hint of leather. Earthy black cherry flavors, supple tannins & good structure.

Dense black cherries, plums, olives, cigar smoke and mineral give this full-bodied Tuscan red a very seductive appeal.  Beautiful.

Made from Nero d'Avola, Sicily's great native grape variety. A tremendously characterful fruit-driven red with a wonderful structure and soft tannins....

This wine has so much sweet fruit character in the nose you'd think it might be Californian. Although initially that overtly fruity personality dominates,...

Was $11.99--Lively & Bright With Juicy Red Cherry Fruit & A Slightly Peppery Finish

Oozing with fruit purity and aromas of liquorice and truffles, this powerful wine is fabulously concentrated.

A blend of 50% Corvina and 50% Rebo (Merlot X Teroldego) that's dried for 2 weeks after a late harvest.  It has a wonderful dark fruit and dried...

Was $14.99--Blend Of 50% Sangiovese & 50% Merlot--Dry, Fruity & Intense

CORVINA (60%), RONDINELLA (35%) AND MOLINARA (5%)--Intense ruby red color, the bouquet is fine and fragrant, delicately ethereal with a hint of bitter...

80-85% Sangiovese; 15-20% complementary varieties, including Colorino & Canaiolo--The nose shows cherry and earth with notes of forest floor. On the...

Nice cassis, red berries and oaky spice on both the nose and palate.

Was $24.99--Firm, oak-tinged black currant & a hint of roasted spice. Good spicy fruit flavors & a firm mineral finish.

An intense ruby-red wine with aromas of mature fruit and violets. On the palate, the dark purple berry flavors are supported by excellent tannic structure....

Intense ruby-red color with lilac shadings. The nose is fresh and particularly fruity with scents of almonds. The flavor is dry, agreeably balanced due...

winemaker's notes:
The color is a dark ruby-red with crimson shades. The aroma is fresh and intense with clean scents of wild berries and spices....

Robert Parker 87pts.
"The 2008 Montepulciano d?Abruzzo is hard to beat for the money. Red cherries, tobacco and licorice are some of the nuances...

Refosco, Raboso and a small percentage of other important local grape varieties, are the basis for this unmistakably typical wine from the Venetian territories,...

An imposing red laced with wild cherries, new leather, tar, licorice, tobacco, smoke and underbrush.

Was $19.99--Nose OF Violet, Vanilla, Raspberry, Tobacco, Cinnamon & Mace--Nice Tannic Attack, With Black Cherry And Plum Flavors

Was $19.99--Nose Of Toasty Oak, Blueberries, Raspberry, Strawberry & Floral Notes--Full, Dense Palate With Vigorous Tannins & A Spicy Full-Flavored...

It is autumn in a bottle, with the scents of truffles and chestnuts roasting in the oven...the 2007 vintage to boot was an extraordinary one in Italy,...

Was $19.99--Big, Chewy Personality With Generous Dark Fruit, Spices & Toasted Oak In A Pure, Compelling Style

Medium bodied, with nice spice notes of white pepper, anise and violet.

"The 2007 Barbaresco Serra is simply beautiful. Fresh, floral aromatics and high-tone red berries come together in a rich, sensual style. This...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:
The 2007 Barbaresco Serra is simply beautiful. Fresh, floral aromatics and high-tone red berries come together...

 
Bright ruby red with aromas of cedar, red plum and red cherry. Medium-full 
with very good concentration. Rich mid-palate; big...

Vinified and aged in glass-lined cement. It exhibits a darker, earthier set of black cherry, smoke, menthol and licorice flavors along with a brooding,...

"Here's a Brunello with a determined focus on sophistication and elegance. The wine is smooth and pristine and delivers delicate nuances of wild...

Was $21.99--100% Syrah--Aromas & flavors of blackberry, violet, black pepper & sweet spices, with a base of focused tannins.

Fresh Fruit & Hints Of Cherry On The Nose--Full-Bodied With Well Balanced Acidity & Harmoniously Persisting Tannins

Was $24.99--Aromas of earthy berry, vanilla & violets. Well-balanced tannins & acidity, with earthy blackberry & raspberry flavors.

Was $24.99--Rich Cherry Fruit, Smoky Berry & Leather Aromas--Up Front Cherry Flavors Supported By Clean, Tart Acidity, Medium Tannins & A Clean...

Was $16.99--Reticent nose of red currant, cardamom & lily. Red currant & dark cherry flavors with ripe tannins & a mineral tinged finish.

60% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 5% Molinara and 10% other--A beautiful deep ruby color with the typical earthy aroma that I love so much on Italian wines....

"The 2010 Dolcetto d’Alba Colombe impresses for its fleshy varietal fruit and approachable personality. The freshness and vibrancy of the year offers...

Was $14.99--Distinct nose of cherry with notes of tobacco. Up front cherry & currant flavors with earth & leather notes on the finish.

Intense red fruit aromas of cherry, raspberry & blackberry. Supple and well-structured on the palate with a silky smooth finish. Blend of Sangiovese...

This wine is light plum in color & shows rich black fruit and spice on the nose. Aged in French barriques for 15 months and a further 6 months in the...

Rich and fruity bouquet, reminding cherry, with spicy notes. Silky and tasty in the mouth, balanced, with a long finish. It matches pasta and risotto;excellent...

Deep ruby red with purple highlights. Rich, fresh and fruity bouquet, with scents of marasca cherry. The wine is dry, velvety and lingering in the...

 
 Deep ruby red with garnet highlights.  
An intense fruity bouquet with notes of raspberry and blackberry. 
Elegant...

Balsamic overtones wrapped around a core of dark red fruits, spices and minerals. Made in a totally elegant and finessed style, it represents the essence...

"The nose is a little closed to begin but with coaxing mute black cherry, pepper and tobacco aromas begin to emerge. The palate is tightly knit with medium...

winemaker's notes:
On the nose Riserva Ducale immediately shows an outstanding elegance, characterized by particularly fragrant flowery and fruity...

#25 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2010
"This is phenomenal on the nose, with blueberry, light toasty oak, coffee and sweet tobacco. The palate...

Was $14.99--Aromas Of Cherry & Violets--Round & Harmonius On The Palate With Dark Fruit Flavors

Dark red, a juicy luscious and complex core of raspberry, boysenberry and mulled currant fruit. Solid acidity and ripe dark fruit, completed with nice...

Assertive tannins that don’t quite run the show, thanks to hints of herbs. Serious nose full of lingering raspberry and cherry. Deep ruby tinged...

Just above 14% each of Barbera, Corvina, Primitivo, Nebbiolo, Montepulciano, Aglianico & Sangiovese--Powerful bouquet reminiscent of red cherries,...

A lot of spice, rich tart cherry fruit and warm and satisfying on the palate.

A lot of spice, rich tart cherry fruit and warm and satisfying on the palate.

Was $11.99--85% Sangiovese & 15% Canaiolo--Bright Red Fruit Aromas & Flavors With Good Structure & A Velvety Finish

Bouquet is rich and spiced, and the taste is tannic, straightforward and typical of a full-bodied wine. Excellent with roast and game.

This Dolcetto shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of purple red, moderate transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which...

"The 2007 Campaccio is beautifully ripe and succulent in its dark, extroverted fruit. In 2007, Campaccio veers on the edge of overripeness but...

A big wine loaded with ripe dark fruit, French oak and spices. A brief sojourn in French oak also gives an element of richness that complements the fruit...

A subtle and wonderfully charasmatic cherry scented red wine, given an extraordinary depth of flavour by refermenting the blend of Valpolicella grape varieties...

Layers of dark fruit, smoke, tar and sweet toasted oak. It is a pretty, soft-textured red with excellent depth in its fruit.

Was $19.99--Ripe strawberry & blackberry aromas, rich fruit flavors, fine tannins & a clean finish. Rivals the quality of a Chianti Reserva at...

Was $11.99--Floral & Fruity Notes Lead Toward Spicy Scents Of White Pepper & Hazelnuts--Medium-Bodied & Pleasantly Fruity With Bold Tannins

Was $16.99--Blend of Prugnolo Gentile, Canaiolo, Mammolo & others. Hints of ripe red fruit, earth & leather.

90% Sangiovese & 10% Canaiolo--Notes Of Blackberry & Raspberry With An Earthy Finish

Sangiovese (with 10% Merlot) offers a neutral nose with soft aromas of ripe cherry, prune, plum and spice. The wine’s texture is supple and plush,...

The 2006 is a subtle weave of black cherries and forest, rich and enticing. Serve it with pasta with meat sauces, roast birds, barbecue and liver.

93 points Wine Spectator: "Lively and delicate, offering cherry, raspberry, floral and spice flavors, with touches of chocolate and mineral. Offers fine...

The deep ruby red color of the Ripassa, and the intense yet fine aromas come from the mixture of grapes. It is full bodied, harmonic, and velvety on the...