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October 2020 - Italy

October 2020 - Italy
This month's Wine feature is Italian Wines

Italy Reviews

Ruggeri 2018 Giustino B. Extra Dry Prosecco Superiore DOCG
93 points
$31.99
A fruity, palate-pleasing Prosecco that's a joy to sip and celebrate with.
93 points $31.99
Villadoria 2016 Bricco Magno Nebbiolo
92 points
$17.99
Best Buy
Bold, intoxicating aromatics jump from the glass in this overdelivering Langhe Nebbiolo; certainly one to drink now or cellar.
92 points $17.99 Best Buy
Carletto 2018  Montepulciano dAbruzzo DOC
91 points
$10
Best Buy
A bold, fruity wine with lots of appeal; a great choice to serve as an all-around crowd pleaser or for Italian wine lovers.
91 points $10 Best Buy
Ruggeri NV GiallOro Extra Dry Prosecco Superiore DOCG
91 points
$19.99
A vibrant, easy-to-love Prosecco with complex aromatics of stone fruit, blossoms and citrus.
91 points $19.99
Villadoria 2016  Barbaresco DOCG
91 points
$31.99
A rock solid Barbaresco with classic Nebbiolo character.
91 points $31.99
Villadoria 2015  Barolo "Serralunga dAlba"
91 points
$44.99
An almost juicy, dried fruit-focused Barolo with aromas of the Italian countryside.
91 points $44.99
Candoni 2018  Chianti DOCG
90 points
$10
Best Buy
A luxuriously textured Chianti that will fit in very nicely at the table.
90 points $10 Best Buy
ROCENO 2019  Nero dAvola
89 points
$12
Best Buy
A bodacious, fruity, juicy weeknight red.
89 points $12 Best Buy
ROCENO 2019 Rosè Nerello Mascalese
89 points
$12
Best Buy
A simple but bright and crushable rose that refreshes.
89 points $12 Best Buy
Belposto NV  Prosecco DOC
89 points
$14
Best Buy
A juicy Prosecco pleaser that hits all the notes.
89 points $14 Best Buy
642º 2017 Red Blend Maremma Toscana DOC
89 points
$16.99
A rich and rustic Tuscan red that will pair quite well with Italian-style roasted meats.
89 points $16.99
Eughenès 2019  Zibibbo
89 points
$20
A charming dry but gushingly fruity Italian White that delivers a nice harmony of fruits, honey, flowers and herbs.
Punta In Alto 2019  Pinot Grigio
88 points
$9
Best Buy
A juicy, food-friendly Pinot Grigio for light pairings.
88 points $9 Best Buy
Carletto 2018 Red Blend Marche Rosso IGT
88 points
$10
Best Buy
Piles of cooked berries abound in this fruity and easy-drinking Italian red.
88 points $10 Best Buy
Belposto 2018  Montepulciano dAbruzzo DOC
88 points
$12
Best Buy
A wild, fruity and earthy Montepulciano for upscale-rustic fare.
88 points $12 Best Buy
Ruggeri NV Argeo Prosecco DOC
88 points
$14.99
Best Buy
A ripe, easy-drinking Prosecco for laid back refreshment.
88 points $14.99 Best Buy
Saracco 2019  Moscato dAsti DOP
88 points
$16.99
A fruity Moscato d'Asti with a nice balance of sweetness and acidity that hits the spot.
88 points $16.99
Eughenès 2019  Nero dAvola
88 points
$20
A funky, rustic Nero D'Avola.
Eughenès 2016 Red Blend Terra Siciliane IGT
88 points
$20
A spicy, fruit-forward Italian red blend to serve with grilled meats.
Tenuta Chiccheri di Ruffo Giancarlo 2012  Valpolicella Superiore DOC
88 points
$21
A fruit-forward, cedar-scented Valpolicella for ripasso fans.
Varvaglione 2016 Papale Primitivo di Manduria
88 points
$25.99
A rich, oak-centric Primitivo that's great for winter months.
88 points $25.99
Candoni 2019 Estate Delle Venezie DOC
87 points
$10
Best Buy
A fruit-forward Pinot Grigio that drinks effortlessly.
87 points $10 Best Buy
ROCENO 2019  Grillo
87 points
$12
Best Buy
A simple and crisp, mineral-driven and citrusy white with great body.
87 points $12 Best Buy
SENSALE 2019  Nero dAvola
87 points
$14
Best Buy
A solid Nero D'Avola with big spicy flavor.
87 points $14 Best Buy
SENSALE 2019  Chardonnay
87 points
$14
Best Buy
A crisp, clean and pleasantly herbal Chardonnay.
87 points $14 Best Buy
12 e Mezzo 2019 Organic Chardonnay
87 points
$14.99
Best Buy
A distinctive Chardonnay with atypical oaky notes balanced by a bright and light body.
87 points $14.99 Best Buy
Candoni 2018 Organic Merlot
86 points
$12
Best Buy
A highly pairable weeknight red with big acid that will stand up to rich meals.
86 points $12 Best Buy
Candoni 2019 Organic Pinot Grigio
86 points
$12
Best Buy
A pure and nicely restrained Pinot Grigio pleaser.
86 points $12 Best Buy
SENSALE 2019  Syrah
86 points
$14
Best Buy
A big rich red that warms the soul.
86 points $14 Best Buy
Carletto 2019  Pinot Grigio
85 points
$10
A lighthearted, juicy Pinot Grigio.
12 e Mezzo 2019  Malvasia del Salento IGP
85 points
$13.99
A round, generous Malvasia with bold floral aromas and a gentle dry-yet-fruity palate.
85 points $13.99
Pino Pino 2018  Pinot Noir
85 points
$18.99
A crisp and quenching Italian Pinot that will work nicely at the table with grilled or braised meats.
85 points $18.99
Tenuta Chiccheri di Ruffo Giancarlo 2012  Amarone DOCG
85 points
$46
A chewy, food-friendly Amarone for rustic Italian dishes.
ONE LEAF 2019  Pinot Grigio
84 points
$9.99
A dry and quenching Pinot Grigio for the gang.
84 points $9.99
Cupcake 2019  Pinot Grigio
84 points
$11
A fruity, juicy Pinot Grigio with a pop of zingy acidity.
Candoni NV  Provincia di Pavia IGT
84 points
$14
A peachy-sweet Moscato that will pair well with sweet or spicy foods.
12 e Mezzo 2017 Organic Primitivo
84 points
$14.99
A spicy, robust Primitivo with big notes of peppercorn.
84 points $14.99
Cantina Zaccagnini 2019 Rosé Terre di Chieti
84 points
$16.99
A juicy, fruity Rose that will be a real crowd pleaser.
84 points $16.99
12 e Mezzo 2017  Primitivo
83 points
$13.99
A weeknight red quaffer.
83 points $13.99
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