Italian Red Wine between $10 and $25

In the glass, the wine is deep ruby with purple hues. On the nose, the wine is delicate with notes of cherry, vanilla, raw beef and herbs. On the palate, it is dry, structured and elegant with flavors of plum, ripe cherries, wild... Read More

The Isola del Satiro Rosso is a charming blend of 70% Nero d'Avola and 30% Perricone. Wonderful aromas of dark berries and purple flowers lead into ripe raspberry, fresh red cherry and lilac flavors. Soft, delicate tannins... Read More

This juicy red from the venerable Veneto-based Allegrini family is a long-time favorite. Approachably styled with soft tannins and lush fruit as well as a pleasingly piquant bitter note, it’s a staple for Italian wine lovers!... Read More

The 2022 Colline Novaresi Agamium, 100% Nebbiolo, is a terrific entry-level wine in this range. Bright acids cut through a core of red berry fruit, chalk, white pepper, mint and pine. This mid-weight Nebbiolo is an absolute gem.... Read More

The 2021 Chianti Classico RS Cultusboni is rich, boisterous and quite appealing. I would open it in advance to allow some of the youthful brawn to soften. A burst of red-toned fruit, pipe tobacco, cedar and sweet spice makes a... Read More

The wine has a deep ruby color that shimmers with purple. It is a full-bodied wine with fine, silky tannin, long aftertaste and a black cherry aroma. It goes well with barbecue, grilled and roast meat, lamb or cheese.

This elegant Pinot Noir shows a light ruby red color. The wine develops intense aromas of raspberry and cherry that evolve into natural aromas of forest fruit. It is a full bodied wine with fine silky tannins. It goes well with... Read More

Produced from Sangiovese grapes, this is a well-structured dry red that is perfect with pizza and pasta with tomato based sauces. It has a fresh nose of violets, rose petals, cherries and cedar. The dry palate shows red berry... Read More

The T Rosso from Cantina Tramin combines the tangy fruit of Schiava, mineral freshness found in Pinot Noir and the textural richness of Merlot. This supple red offers brilliant notes of cherry, anise and black pepper. The balanced... Read More

This wine has a pure, fruit-forward freshness that makes it super approachable for drinking and pairing. Aromas of red cherry, ripe raspberry, and red plum come into equilibrium with shades of leather and dried Mediterranean herbs.... Read More

Flavors of juicy blackberry and blueberry notes supported by great underlying acidity. Beyond that, there are touches of black licorice, balsamic, dark chocolate, herbs, and white pepper, all of it in a medium-bodied wine with... Read More

This is a delicious aperitif that also pairs with charcuterie, fruit tarts, strawberries and roasted nuts. A semi-sweet, slightly sparkling wine that is pleasant and delicate, with a ruby red color and hints of violet and cherry.... Read More

Cantine Grasso’s Baldovino Syrah shows why Sicily is one of the most exciting regions in Italy right now. Many believe the island is on the verge of its own moment, one that could rival Tuscany or Piedmont. Dark fruit and... Read More

The Barco Reale di Carmignano is a fruity, fresh and easy drinking red wine, vinified in steel tanks and aged for 10 months in big French oak barrels. The name evokes an ancient Medici’s estate and it is like a younger and... Read More

This declassified Barbaresco comes from 100% Nebbiolo grown in the Ovello and Vicenziana crus and aged in large cask by the historic Giacosa family. With consulting from Dante Scaglione and vineyard ties to Montefico, Asili, and... Read More

Carpineto Chianti Classico is produced from estate-owned vineyards in the picturesque countryside of the Tuscan appellation. Full bodied with a velvety texture, this Chianti is abundantly aromatic with notes of violets, berries,... Read More

Setaro’s Aglianico “Terramatta” comes from vines planted in Tirone della Guardia in Vesuvio National Park’s black volcanic sand. Fully de-stemmed and given a three-day pre-fermentation cold soak, this ferments... Read More

Vibrant and bursting with cherry, strawberry and rose flavors, this red also shows a solid structure. Remains fresh and balanced while playing out on the long, fruit-, earth- and mineral-filled aftertaste.

A clear ruby color, with aromas of plum and cherry jam, wilted purple and pink flowers, rhubarb and licorice. The palate is warm, fresh and savory in proper balance with integrated tannins and possessing a persistent finish. Serve... Read More

Cecchi is a fourth generation family winery run by two brothers. This Sangiovese is sourced from vineyards all over Tuscany. It's light and easy-drinking, with cherry, currant, and spice flavors. Balanced and lively. This... Read More

Tasting notes: It is the most well known among Cecchi wines, Chianti Classico is exported worldwide. It is the wine with which the company is identified most. The Cecchi family has always believed in that name that represents... Read More

This wine was fermented and aged in stainless steel. In the glass it is a deep ruby red with youthful purple reflections at the rim, and the aromatics are lively mix of black raspberry, plum, pomegranate, cherry, wet violets and... Read More

The nose is a savory mix of sour and black cherries, fennel, pepper and graphite. On the palate, blackberries join the black cherries, while the slight dustiness of fennel seed provides balance. Tannins are taut, the acidity is... Read More

Colpetrone Montefalco Rosso comes from the heart of Umbria, one of Italy’s few landlocked regions where the rugged hills shape wines with serious character. This blend of Sagrantino and Merlot showcases the region’s... Read More

Contrade is a second label of Masseria Li Veli, using high-quality grapes grown by a small group of local farmers in order to showcase the local varietals of Puglia. The wines are produced on-site, near their vineyards of origin,... Read More