2019 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi

Colleleva Italy  |  Le Marche  |  Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi
This low-alcohol, youthful bianco has a subtle, chalky texture you might find in much pricier French Chablis.

2017 Etna Rosso “Crasà Contrada”

Vigneti Vecchio Italy  |  Sicily
90% Nerello Mascalese, 10% indigenous varieties (Inzolia, Grecanico, Catarratto), planted in 1930

2018 Pigato “Vigneto Ca da Rena”

Punta Crena Italy  |  Liguria  |  Riviera Ligure di Ponente
There are few places more beautiful on earth, and this shines through in the glass.

2018 Riviera Ligure di Ponente Vermentino “Vigneto Isasco”

Punta Crena Italy  |  Liguria  |  Riviera Ligure di Ponente
A delightfully crisp seaside quaffer that transports us to the Mediterranean coast with bright, lemony freshness and sea-breeze salinity.

Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro Frizzante Secco

Fattoria Moretto Italy  |  Emilia-Romagna  |  Emilia-Romagna
Dry red Italian sparkling wine with dinner? You’ll love it.

2019 Moscato d’Asti “Sorì Gramella”

Cantine Elvio Tintero Italy  |  Piedmont  |  Moscato d'Asti
The absolute best way to finish off any meal. Period.

2016 Alto Adige Sauvignon “Voglar”

Peter Dipoli Italy  |  Alto Adige  |  Alto Adige
Pure, crisp refreshment for the simple meals you have the days before and after your big holiday dinners.

2016 Barbaresco “Vicenziana”

Silvio Giamello Italy  |  Piedmont  |  Barbaresco
Rich, ripe fruit with the delicacy and floral notes we love in great Barbaresco.

2016 Selvarella

Podere Sante Marie Italy  |  Tuscany

2017 Isola Dei Nuraghi “Familia”

Deperu Holler Italy  |  Sardinia  |  Isola dei Nuraghi

2018 Colli del Limbara Bianco “Fria”

Deperu Holler Italy  |  Sardinia  |  Vermentino di Gallura

2018 Venezia Giulia Schioppettino

Vignai da Duline Italy  |  Friuli  |  Friuli Colli Orientali

2018 Terre Siciliane Nerello Mascalese “Lato Sud”

Grottafumata Italy  |  Sicily  |  IGT Terre Siciliane
July ’20 Chevalier — The ideal substitute for a cru Beaujolais when you’re leaning more Italian.

2018 Barbera d’Alba “Vigna Santa Caterina”

Guido Porro Italy  |  Piedmont  |  Barbera d’Alba
These Barbera vines sit in a privileged Barolo site, so there is no shortage of pedigree.

2014 Barolo “Vigna Lazzairasco”

Guido Porro Italy  |  Piedmont  |  Barolo

2015 Alto Adige Pinot Nero “Mazzon”

Weingut Carlotto Italy  |  Alto Adige  |  Vigneti delle Dolomiti
Keep it simple with grilled portobellos smothered in balsamic and minced garlic.

2015 Barolo “La Tartufaia”

Giulia Negri Italy  |  Piedmont  |  Barolo

2016 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Riserva “Passolento”

La Marca Italy  |  Le Marche  |  Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi
July ’19 Chevalier – The Passolento has the layered textures that white Burgundy lovers chase after.

Metodo Classico “NumerOdue”

La Marca di San Michele Italy  |  Le Marche

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Punta Crena Italy  |  Liguria  |  Riviera Ligure di Ponente
Light, aromatic, and flavorful—perfect for fish, salads, and the other Mediterranean cuisine.

2019 Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Sesti Italy  |  Tuscany
Bright, intense green with hints of fennel and parsley, a Tuscan treasure

2018 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore “Capovolto”

La Marca di San Michele Italy  |  Le Marche  |  Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi
A crispy, versatile white—try with roasted garlic and herb-marinated shrimp.

2016 Chianti Classico

Castagnoli Italy  |  Tuscany  |  Chianti Classico

2018 Etna Rosato “Super Luna”

Masseria del Pino Italy  |  Sicily

2013 Alto Adige Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon “Iugum”

Peter Dipoli Italy  |  Alto Adige  |  Alto Adige

2015 Barolo “Serradenari”

Giulia Negri Italy  |  Piedmont  |  Barolo

2015 Chianti Classico Riserva “Terrazze”

Castagnoli Italy  |  Tuscany  |  Chianti Classico Riserva
July Club Rouge Selection

2014 Barolo Bussia “Cascina Dardi”

A. & G. Fantino Italy  |  Piedmont  |  Barolo

2017 Vittoria Calabrese

Portelli Italy  |  Sicily  |  Vittoria Calabrese
This is not a massive Nero d’Avola—at 13% alcohol, it’s elegant and won’t overpower simple, casual meals.

2016 Chianti Classico

Podere Campriano Italy  |  Tuscany  |  Chianti Classico
Our rec: Beef marinated in chimichurri (spoon the leftovers as sauce).

2017 Toscana Rosso Monteleccio

Sesti Italy  |  Tuscany  |  Toscana IGT
November Adventures Club Selection

2018 Rosso Dei Dardi

A. & G. Fantino Italy  |  Piedmont
This is my latest favorite go-to red: versatile at table, delicious, and just hits the spot!

2018 Prosecco Treviso Sui Lieviti

Gregoletto Italy  |  Veneto  |  Prosecco DOC Treviso
This fizzy rock juice has an undisputable gift for bestowing unparalleled palate stimulation.

2018 Custoza “Greoto”

Corte Gardoni Italy  |  Veneto  |  Bianco di Custoza
January Adventures Club Selection

2018 Gambellara Classico “El Gian”

Davide Vignato Italy  |  Veneto  |  Gambellara Classico
Volcanic soils confer mouthwatering salinity to the Garganega grape in this racy, textured white.

2016 Cerasuolo di Vittoria

Portelli Italy  |  Sicily
Enough vibrance and freshness to drink well on its own, but just enough tannin and acid to be versatile at table.

2019 Vino Rosso

Cantine Elvio Tintero Italy  |  Piedmont
Finding a wine as tasty and versatile at this price is not an easy task.

2019 Vino Rosato

Cantine Elvio Tintero Italy  |  Piedmont

2017 Rosso di Montalcino

Sesti Italy  |  Tuscany  |  Rosso di Montalcino
November Club Rouge Selection

2018 Monferrato Rosso

Tenuta La Pergola Italy  |  Piedmont  |  Monferrato Rosso
The bottle you should always have on hand.

2016 Eloro Nero d’Avola “Sciavè”

Riofavara Italy  |  Sicily  |  Eloro

2018 Langhe Nebbiolo

Tintero Italy  |  Piedmont
This humble $14 bottling stands toe to toe with wines of much higher pedigree

2018 Colli Trevigiani Manzoni Bianco

Gregoletto Italy  |  Veneto  |  Colli Trevigiani
Crisp, clean, and aromatic, this is a delightfully refreshing white.

2015 Eloro “Spaccaforno”

Riofavara Italy  |  Sicily  |  Eloro
Surprisingly delicate, supple, and charmingly rustic with hints of licorice, black cherry, and an alluring twist of blood orange.

2015 Rossese di Dolceacqua Superiore “Luvaira”

Tenuta Anfosso Italy  |  Liguria  |  Rossese di Dolceacqua
July ’20 Chevalier – Perfumed, silky deliciousness with hundreds of years of history!

2018 Lacrima di Morro d’Alba

Azienda Santa Barbara Italy  |  Le Marche  |  Lacrima di Morro d’Alba
A chilled red to compliment anything coated in teriyaki and grilled.

2017 Isola Dei Nuraghi Bianco “Prama Dorada”

Deperu Holler Italy  |  Sardinia  |  Isola dei Nuraghi
A field blend of Vermentino and other native Sardinian grapes, one week maceration; deep, broad, savory, and salty

2018 Terre Siciliane Carricante “Sciare Vive”

Vigneti Vecchio Italy  |  Sicily
This old-vine field blend from high on the slopes of Mt. Etna spent three days on its skins and was aged in 500-L barrels

2018 Vino Bianco “Caravan Petrol”

Masseria del Pino Italy  |  Sicily
An ancient field blend of mostly Carricante, 36-hour maceration, aged in chestnut cask, no added sulfur

2017 Riviera Ligure Vino Bianco “Antea”

Tenuta Anfosso Italy  |  Liguria
170-year-old own-rooted Rossese Bianco, four days on skins, raised in acacia barrels—a Ligurian heirloom!

Barolo, Brunello, and Beyond

2018 Friuli Colli Orientali Pinot Grigio “Ronco Pitotti”

Vignai da Duline Italy  |  Friuli  |  Friuli Colli Orientali
From the flowers on the nose to the fruit on the palate, and on through the succulent finish, it’s simply a joy to drink.

2019 Custoza “Greoto”

Corte Gardoni Italy  |  Veneto  |  Bianco di Custoza

2016 Barbaresco

Elvio Tintero Italy  |  Piedmont
Marco makes small batches of this radically inexpensive Barbaresco

2019 Bianco Secco

Elvio Tintero Italy  |  Piedmont
“It is so light, I drink at least a bottle every day at lunch.”

2018 Vino Bianco “Modestu”

Giovanni Montisci Italy  |  Sardinia  |  Vino da Tavola
Old-vine Moscato from Sardinian mountaintops, 4 days on skins, fermented dry and aged in barrel—heavenly with sea urchin pasta

2018 Terre Siciliane Bianco “Lato Sud”

Grottafumata Italy  |  Sicily
Three days on skins for this Carricante-based blend that recalls the wildflowers and aromatic herbs of Etna

Rosato Spumante Brut “Il Rosa”

Sommariva Italy  |  Veneto
A crowdpleasing match for succulent jerk chicken.

2016 Chianti Classico Riserva

Podere Campriano Italy  |  Tuscany  |  Chianti Classico Riserva

2018 Südtirol Eisacktaler Grüner Veltliner

Manni Nössing Italy  |  Alto Adige  |  Alto Adige – Valle Isarco
Stone, spice, and floral aromas make this a truly compelling taste of the Dolomites.

2013 Barolo “Vigna Lazzairasco”

Guido Porro Italy  |  Piedmont  |  Barolo
Explosive Nebbiolo fruit from the Lazzarito cru, with the high-strung energy typical of the already legendary 2013 vintage.

2018 Etna Rosso “Sciare Vive”

Vigneti Vecchio Italy  |  Sicily  |  Etna Rosso
90% Nerello Mascalese, 10% indigenous varieties (Minnella, Inzolia, Carricante, Grecanico, Catarratto, Malvasia), 50-130 years old

2018 Valle d’Itria Bianco “Faraone”

I Pàstini Italy  |  Puglia  |  Valle d’Itria IGP

Pignoletto Frizzante

Fattoria Moretto Italy  |  Emilia-Romagna  |  Pignoletto dell’Emilia

Prosecco Superiore Brut

Sommariva Italy  |  Veneto  |  Prosecco di Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Superiore
January ’20 Chevalier — Gentle, floral, enlivening; Sommariva is not generic Prosecco.