A combination of factors make this wine seem almost too good to be true, the Kirkland Signature Chianti Classico Riserva from … [Read more...]
$8 Italian Reds
While many Italian wine lovers find enjoyment in big, expensive wines like Brunello and Barolo, we like to appreciate the simple things. For us, there's nothing quite like finding an excellent, inexpensive Italian wine that you can pair with a simple plate of spaghetti or a takeout pizza. Keeping the entire meal (wine and all) to well under $20 gives us a special joy. This list is our attempt to make that possible.
Read on for our list of $8 and Under Italian Reds!
Adventure Series Chianti - Surprisingly Competent Stuff
Authentic Chianti character for just $4.99 courtesy of Aldi, the Adventure Series Chianti DOCG. Primarily Sangiovese from Tuscany, … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Epicuro Primitivo - Cheap and Tasty
Slightly sweet and impressively tasty for just $5.99, the Trader Joe's Epicuro Primitivo Puglia IGP. Primitivo (Zinfandel) from … [Read more...]
Epicuro Nero d'Avola - Simple, Tart and Tasty
Another slightly sweet and tasty find from Trader Joe's for just $5.99, the Epicuro Nero d'Avola from Sicily, Italy. Nero d'Avola … [Read more...]
Cultusboni Cetamura Chianti - Friday Night Pizza Wine
A true to form Chianti for less than $10, the Cultusboni Cetamura Chianti DOCG. 100% organically grown Sangiovese from the Colli … [Read more...]
Masciarelli Montepulciano d'Abruzzo – Bring on the Pizza
A new pick for one of our favorite categories of wine, $8 Italian Reds. The Masciarelli Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. 100% Montepulciano … [Read more...]
Villa Cerrina Montepulciano d'Abruzzo - Tart, Simple and Delicious
A $5 favorite from Trader Joe's, the Villa Cerrina Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. There's no information given from Trader Joe's but this … [Read more...]
Stella Montepulciano d'Abruzzo - Hits The Spot!
After tasting the simple but oh so satisfying Stella Montepulciano d'Abruzzo you'll be quite happy to know it's available in a 3-liter … [Read more...]
Soraie Veneto Cecilia Beretta - Velvety Sweet
The Soraie Veneto Cecilia Beretta, a very nice example of a wine made using the appassimento method, at a bargain basement price thanks to … [Read more...]
Pasqua Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore - A Fab Food Wine
Yes, our latest Trader Joe's find is a food wine and that's a wonderful thing. 70% Corvina, 20% Rondinella and 10% Molinara from … [Read more...]
Get To Know Nero d'Avola - Mandrarossa Nero d'Avola Costa Dune
Exploring the signature variety of Sicily with the Mandrarossa Nero d'Avola Costa Dune. 100% Nero d'Avola from Sicily, Italy. The wine is … [Read more...]