2023 Italian Wine between $25 and $50

There aren't many red grapes that thrive in the mountainous far reaches of where grapes can be grown. One such grape, though, is Lagrein, found almost exclusively in the Alpine corners of Italy, Austria, and Germany and when... Read More

The sole grower in this tiny subsect of the Valle d’Aosta who does not sell his grapes to the local coop, Danilo Thomain farms a single hectare of Petit Rouge surrounded by a dramatic alpine landscape with the peaks of the... Read More

Not your typical Primitivo in any way! The free-run juice from Primitivo grapes sees only 30 hours of skin contact, yielding a unique expression more akin to a rosé than the plush, fruity style we are accustomed to. This... Read More

Feudo Montoni Timpa Grillo lifts from the glass with a minty freshness, blending sweet green melon with candied lime suggestions. It's soft and enveloping, with brisk acidity ushering in citrus-tinger orchard fruits and saline... Read More

Susucaru is the entry-level wine from iconic Etna based low-intervention winemaker Frank Cornelissen. It's mostly a field-blend made in a way that is bright, light and slightly tart with a red cherry, wet stone and earthy... Read More

Very much made in a traditional Italian style, this wine has a refreshing and food friendly finish to it. Ruby red in color with violet nuances, the nose is generous and aromatic with aromas of small red berries and cherry fruit.... Read More

The deft hand of Nebbiolo Whisperer Fabio Alessandria is apparent in this entry-level red. The Comm. G.B. Burlotto 2023 Langhe Nebbiolo shows a pretty level of transparency and lightness with a thin veil of wild berry, wilted... Read More

Bruno Giacometto claims he’s never married because Erbaluce—this white grape variety—is the true love of his life. Based on tasting his wines, we can’t disagree with his logic! This naturally-vinified white... Read More

As with all Giovanni Rosso’s wines, this is about site. Site, and the ancient grapes (mostly Carricante) that are thought to have been grown on the slopes of Mt Etna for at least 1,000 years. It’s a gorgeous, zesty-herby... Read More

A classic Etna Bianco blend of Carricante and Catarratto, this white is dry with minerality and a fleshy citrus character; grown up and refined whilst being very true to the area and full of character. Notes of lemon peel, white... Read More

Vibrancy and vigor are on full display in this bottling, which is made from Nebbiolo grown within the Barolo appellation but declassified to offer an early-drinking option for any weeknight. Fabio and his father, Guido, take their... Read More

La Miraja is nestled within the original castle of Castagnole Monferrato, constructed in the 11th century and retrofitted to serve as a cellar in the 1400s. Castagnole Monferrato holds the illustrious honor of being the birthplace... Read More

In 2020, Marco Tinessa was finally able to purchase a winemaking cellar in Montesarchio, his hometown, after working with Frank Cornelissen and Mario Fontana. Rubice Bianco is a pure Falanghina whose grapes come from two different... Read More

Coming from isolated vineyards just under the summit of Mont Blanc in the Val d’Aoste, this mineral driven wine provides the perfect pairing for roast white meat, and salads with apples and pears. As you sip, you may smell... Read More