About Regional Italian Wines

These are wines made from either indigenous or French varietals produced outside the glamour regions of Tuscany and Piedmont. Providing some of the world’s best wine experiences and values, wines such as Amarone, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo and the varietal bottlings of northeastern Italy should be on everyone’s drinking list.

Top Picks for Regional Italian Wines

Kirkland Signature 2025  Pinot Grigio
94 points
$5.59
Best Buy
Crisp and floral, dry and fruity, minerally and exotic, all at the same time; think Sauvignon Blanc structure with a Riesling nose, all wrapped up with a long, yummy finish.
94 points $5.59 Best Buy
Centenero 2021  Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
92 points
$34
A round and savory Amarone with a earthy nose and a juicy creamy palate.
Contempo 2024  Montepulciano Dabruzzo DOC
89 points
$15
Best Buy
Meaty yet zesty bold red that showcases black berries and oak flourish.
89 points $15 Best Buy
Centenero 2022 1908 Valpolicella Ripasso DOC
89 points
$19
A fresh and fruity red wine with lingering notes of dried fruit and savory spices.
Art Of Earth 2024  Montepulciano Dabruzzo DOC
88 points
$12
Best Buy
Dark and chewy, packed with black cherry and grilled plum, richly balanced without being heavy — bring on the pepperoni pizza.
88 points $12 Best Buy
Contempo 2023  Montepulciano dAbruzzo
88 points
$11
Best Buy
Exactly what you want from a daily drinker or by the glass at your local Italian bistro.
88 points $11 Best Buy
Riva De La Rosa 2023  Frascati DOC
88 points
$16.98
A food friendly white wine with a little weight and texture that adds to the fresh fruit flavors; will go seamlessly from apps to light mains.
88 points $16.98
Candoni 2022  Montepulciano dAbruzzo DOC
86 points
$13
Best Buy
A pleasing herbal lift will make this a natural pairing for pizza or well-seasoned pasta dishes.
86 points $13 Best Buy
Riva De La Rosa 2023  Vermentino
86 points
$18.98
A savory, classic Italian white for a variety of food pairings; needs a bit of decanting to really open up.
86 points $18.98