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    Grifone 1967 Toscana - Cheap and Tasty

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 5, 2021 Last Updated: January 21, 2023

    Grifone 1967 Toscana - Cheap and Tasty

    A perfect partner for pizza, the cheap and tasty Grifone 1967 Toscana from Trader Joe's. 85% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Syrah from Tuscany, Italy. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: $8 Italian Reds, Italy, Pizza Wine, Red Blends, Sangiovese, Trader Joe's

    Stormchaser Wild Ride Red – A Smooth Filly

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 28, 2021 Last Updated: January 22, 2023

    Stormchaser Wild Ride Red – A Smooth Filly

    Despite the name this one is actually quite a smooth ride, the Stormchaser Wild Ride Red from Aldi. A red blend of undisclosed varieties from Washington State. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Aldi, Pizza Wine, Red Blends, Washington

    Cultusboni Colmaia Organic Sangiovese - Very Enjoyable

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 25, 2021 Last Updated: January 23, 2023

    Cultusboni Colmaia Organic Sangiovese - Very Enjoyable

    Fresh and distinctive, the Cultusboni Colmaia Organic Sangiovese. 100% Sangiovese from organically certified vineyards in the villages of Monti and Vitignano in Tuscany, Italy. The wine is aged in stainless steel tanks for 5 months. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Highly Recommended, Italy, Organic, Pizza Wine, Sangiovese

    Kirkland Signature Prosecco Rosé - A Home Run?

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 17, 2021 Last Updated: January 19, 2023

    Kirkland Signature Prosecco Rosé - A Home Run?

    Checking out the new Kirkland Signature Prosecco Rosé DOC bottling from Costco and whether it lives up to the high standard of the Asolo Prosecco. Extra Dry Prosecco rosé sparkling wine made with the Glera grape and 10-15% Pinot Noir from Veneto, Italy. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Costco, Glera, Italy, Kirkland Signature, Pizza Wine, Prosecco, Rosé, Sparkling Wine, Thanksgiving

    Elementalist Pinot Grigio – Super Tasty For $7

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 12, 2021 Last Updated: January 23, 2023

    Elementalist Pinot Grigio – Super Tasty For $7

    Today we check out the latest vintage of this highly quaffable Pinot Grigio from Aldi, the Elementalist Pinot Grigio. Is it still a Bulk Buy? Pinot Grigio from California. The wine does not see any time in oak. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Aldi, Bulk Buy, California, Pinot Grigio, Pizza Wine

    Villanella Pinot Grigio - Fresh and Satisfying

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 5, 2021 Last Updated: January 23, 2023

    Villanella Pinot Grigio - Fresh and Satisfying

    Revisiting a highly quaffable find from Aldi, the Villanella Pinot Grigio. Pinot Grigio from Valdadige, Italy which covers the Trentino-Alto Adige area as well as into Veneto. It's a great spot for Pinot Grigio. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Aldi, Italy, Pinot Grigio, Pizza Wine

    Cantina Tollo Mo Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva - Smooth and Harmonious

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 10, 2021 Last Updated: January 23, 2023

    Cantina Tollo Mo Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva - Smooth and Harmonious

    An excellent example of Montepulciano, the Cantina Tollo Mo Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva. 100% Montepulciano from the province of Chieti in Pescara, Teramo, Italy. The wine is aged for 24 months in oak casks and another 6 months in bottle before release. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Italy, Montepulciano, Pizza Wine

    Casone Toscana - Two of My Favorite Things

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 19, 2021 Last Updated: January 24, 2023

    Casone Toscana - Two of My Favorite Things

    The Casone Toscana, a tasty blend of Sangiovese and Syrah from Trader Joe's. 80% Sangiovese and 20% Syrah from Tuscany, Italy. The wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barriques and another 12 months in bottle before release. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Italy, Pizza Wine, Red Blends, Sangiovese, Trader Joe's

    Giretto Pinot Grigio - A Sweet Tart

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 13, 2021 Last Updated: January 25, 2023

    Giretto Pinot Grigio - A Sweet Tart

    A tart and tasty $5.99 porch pounder from Aldi, the Giretto Pinot Grigio. Pinot Grigio from Delle Venezie DOC, Italy. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Aldi, Highly Recommended, Italy, Pinot Grigio, Pizza Wine

    Donnafugata Sul Volcano Etna Bianco - Lovely

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 9, 2021 Last Updated: January 25, 2023

    Donnafugata Sul Volcano Etna Bianco - Lovely

    An elegant, complex and delicious splurge from the volcanic soils of Mount Etna in Sicily, the Donnafugata Sul Volcano Etna Bianco. Made with the indigenous Carricante grape from the volcanic soils of Eastern Sicily on the north side of Mount Etna between Randazzo and … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Italy, Pizza Wine, Saturday Splurge

    Cultusboni RS Chianti Classico – Downright Delicious

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 9, 2021 Last Updated: January 25, 2023

    Cultusboni RS Chianti Classico – Downright Delicious

    Extremely tasty and priced right, the Cultusboni RS Chianti Classico. 100% organically grown Sangiovese from the Chianti Classico subzone in Tuscany, Italy. The wine is aged in oak barrels and casks for a short period of time. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Chianti, Italy, Organic, Pizza Wine, Sangiovese, Thanksgiving

    DAOU Sauvignon Blanc - Do It

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 6, 2021 Last Updated: January 25, 2023

    DAOU Sauvignon Blanc - Do It

    A solid Sauvignon Blanc at a great Costco price, the DAOU Sauvignon Blanc. 81% Sauvignon Blanc and 19% Semillon from the Adelaida District in Paso Robles, Central Coast, California. The wine was aged 7 months in 50% new French oak. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Costco, Pizza Wine, Sauvignon Blanc

    Umani Ronchi Podere Montepulciano d'Abruzzo - Satisfying

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 4, 2021 Last Updated: January 25, 2023

    Umani Ronchi Podere Montepulciano d'Abruzzo - Satisfying

    A fine Italian find for just $9 at Costco, the Umani Ronchi Podere Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. 100% Montepulciano from vineyards in the provinces of Chieti and Teramo in Abruzzo, Italy. The wine is aged in stainless steel for 4 months and has 6.9 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, Highly Recommended, Italy, Montepulciano, Pizza Wine

    Cecchi Chianti Classico Storia di Famiglia - Quite Impressive

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 2, 2021 Last Updated: January 25, 2023

    Cecchi Chianti Classico Storia di Famiglia - Quite Impressive

    Pairs well with good food and good company, the Cecchi Chianti Classico Storia di Famiglia. 90% Sangiovese and 10% other red varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon and Colorino from the Chianti Classico appellation in Tuscany, Italy. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chianti, Italy, Pizza Wine, Sangiovese, Thanksgiving

    Fontanavecchia Aglianico del Taburno Riserva Vigna Cataratte - Love

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 26, 2021 Last Updated: January 26, 2023

    Fontanavecchia Aglianico del Taburno Riserva Vigna Cataratte - Love

    Splurging on an absolutely lovely wine, the Fontanavecchia Aglianico del Taburno Riserva Vigna Cataratte. 100% Aglicano from Taburno, Campania, Italy. The wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barriques. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Aglianico, Italy, Pizza Wine, Saturday Splurge

    Rabble Zinfandel – One Good Zin

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 24, 2021 Last Updated: January 26, 2023

    Rabble Zinfandel – One Good Zin

    Balanced and extremely flavorful, the Rabble Zinfandel from Paso Robles. Zinfandel from the Mossfire vineyard in Paso Robles, California. The wine was aged 10 months in 10% new French oak and 90% neutral barrels. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Highly Recommended, Pizza Wine, Zinfandel

    Poderi dal Nespoli Nespolino Rosso – An Easy-Drinking Italian

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 24, 2021 Last Updated: January 26, 2023

    Poderi dal Nespoli Nespolino Rosso – An Easy-Drinking Italian

    A simple and tasty blend of Sangiovese and Merlot, the Poderi dal Nespoli Nespolino Rosso. A blend of 84% Sangiovese and 16% Merlot from Emilio-Romagna, Italy. The Merlot is aged in barriques for an unspecified amount of time. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Highly Recommended, Italy, Pizza Wine, Sangiovese

    Poderi dal Nespoli Nespolino Bianco – Simple but Good

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 22, 2021 Last Updated: January 26, 2023

    Poderi dal Nespoli Nespolino Bianco – Simple but Good

    A satisfying Italian blend of Trebbiano and Chardonnay, the Poderi dal Nespoli Nespolino Bianco. A blend of 70% Trebbiano and 30% Chardonnay from Emilio-Romagna, Italy. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Italy, Pizza Wine, Trebbiano, White Blends

    Barone Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva – Level Up

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 21, 2021 Last Updated: January 26, 2023

    Barone Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva – Level Up

    Looking to up your Chianti game? Splurge on the Barone Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva. 80% Sangiovese, 15% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, all estate grown, from the Chianti Classico subzone in Tuscany, Italy. This is a Riserva level wine meaning it has at … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chianti, Italy, Pizza Wine, Sangiovese, Saturday Splurge, Thanksgiving

    Querciabella Mongrana - Lots To Like

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 14, 2021 Last Updated: January 27, 2023

    Querciabella Mongrana - Lots To Like

    You better buy two of our latest Costco find, the Querciabella Mongrana. 50% Sangiovese, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot (all organically grown) from the Alberese and Grosseto vineyards in Maremma, Tuscany, Italy. The wine is aged in cement and stainless steel tanks … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, Highly Recommended, Italy, Organic, Pizza Wine, Red Blends, Vegan

    Fattoria Giuseppe Savini Rondineto Montepulciano d'Abruzzo - Decent

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 11, 2021 Last Updated: January 27, 2023

    Fattoria Giuseppe Savini Rondineto Montepulciano d'Abruzzo - Decent

    A solid Montepulciano for just $10, the Fattoria Giuseppe Savini Rondineto. Estate grown Montepulciano from Morro d'Oro and Notaresco in the province of Teramo in Abruzzo, Italy. The wine does not spend any time in oak. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Italy, Montepulciano, Pizza Wine

    Castello della Mugazzena Gargantua – Elegant and Savory

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 11, 2021 Last Updated: January 27, 2023

    Castello della Mugazzena Gargantua – Elegant and Savory

    An Italian Syrah Saturday Splurge, the Castello della Mugazzena Gargantua from Tuscany. 100% Syrah from Tuscany, Italy. The wine spends 12 months in barriques. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Italy, Pizza Wine, Saturday Splurge, Syrah, Thanksgiving

    Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano - Quite Good

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 11, 2021 Last Updated: January 31, 2023

    Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano - Quite Good

    A smooth and super tasty Sangiovese, the Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. 100% estate grown Sangiovese from vines 11-37 years old in Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy. The wine spends 18 months in large Slavonian oak casks and oak barriques and is vegan friendly. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Italy, Pizza Wine, Sangiovese, Thanksgiving, Vegan

    Epicuro Aglianico - Pizza Night

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 18, 2021 Last Updated: January 31, 2023

    Epicuro Aglianico - Pizza Night

    Another good pizza wine from Trader Joe's for just $5.99, the Epicuro Aglianico Puglia IGP. Aglianico from Apulia, Italy. The wine is fermented and matured in stainless steel and has 14 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: $8 Italian Reds, Aglianico, Italy, Pizza Wine, Trader Joe's

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