The Best Italian Wine - The 2026 Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

Cantina Tollo Mo Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva – Smooth and Harmonious

August 10, 2021

An excellent example of Montepulciano, the Cantina Tollo Mo Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva. 100% Montepulciano from the province of Chieti in … Read more

Casone Toscana – Two of My Favorite Things

July 19, 2021

The Casone Toscana, a tasty blend of Sangiovese and Syrah from Trader Joe’s. 80% Sangiovese and 20% Syrah from Tuscany, … Read more

Donnafugata Sul Volcano Etna Bianco – Lovely

July 9, 2021

An elegant, complex and delicious splurge from the volcanic soils of Mount Etna in Sicily, the Donnafugata Sul Volcano Etna … Read more

Cultusboni RS Chianti Classico – Downright Delicious

July 9, 2021

Extremely tasty and priced right, the Cultusboni RS Chianti Classico. 100% organically grown Sangiovese from the Chianti Classico subzone in … Read more

Umani Ronchi Podere Montepulciano d’Abruzzo – Satisfying

July 4, 2021

A fine Italian find for just $9 at Costco, the Umani Ronchi Podere Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. 100% Montepulciano from vineyards in … Read more

Fontanavecchia Aglianico del Taburno Riserva Vigna Cataratte – Love

June 26, 2021

Splurging on an absolutely lovely wine, the Fontanavecchia Aglianico del Taburno Riserva Vigna Cataratte. 100% Aglianico from Taburno, Campania, Italy. … Read more

Poderi dal Nespoli Nespolino Rosso – An Easy-Drinking Italian

June 24, 2021

A simple and tasty blend of Sangiovese and Merlot, the Poderi dal Nespoli Nespolino Rosso. A blend of 84% Sangiovese … Read more

Poderi dal Nespoli Nespolino Bianco – Simple but Good

June 22, 2021

A satisfying Italian blend of Trebbiano and Chardonnay, the Poderi dal Nespoli Nespolino Bianco. A blend of 70% Trebbiano and … Read more

Barone Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva – Level Up

June 21, 2021

Looking to up your Chianti game? Splurge on the Barone Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva. 80% Sangiovese, 15% Merlot and … Read more

Querciabella Mongrana – Lots To Like

June 14, 2021

You better buy two of our latest Costco find, the Querciabella Mongrana. 50% Sangiovese, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot … Read more

Fattoria Giuseppe Savini Rondineto Montepulciano d’Abruzzo – Decent

June 11, 2021

A solid Montepulciano for just $10, the Fattoria Giuseppe Savini Rondineto. Estate grown Montepulciano from Morro d’Oro and Notaresco in … Read more

Castello della Mugazzena Gargantua – Elegant and Savory

June 11, 2021

An Italian Syrah Saturday Splurge, the Castello della Mugazzena Gargantua from Tuscany. 100% Syrah from Tuscany, Italy. The wine spends … Read more

Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano – Quite Good

June 11, 2021

A smooth and super tasty Sangiovese, the Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. 100% estate grown Sangiovese from vines 11-37 years … Read more

Epicuro Primitivo – Cheap and Tasty

May 18, 2021

Slightly sweet and impressively tasty for just $5.99, the Trader Joe’s Epicuro Primitivo Puglia IGP. Primitivo (Zinfandel) from Apulia, Italy. … Read more

Cultusboni Cetamura Chianti – Friday Night Pizza Wine

May 11, 2021

A true to form Chianti for less than $10, the Cultusboni Cetamura Chianti DOCG. 100% organically grown Sangiovese from the … Read more

Il Casato Pinot Grigio – Your New House Wine

March 30, 2021

The highly recommended Il Casato Pinot Grigio from Cantine Di Ora and available at some Costco locations for just $6. … Read more

Donnafugata Tancredi – A Real Sweet Tart

March 23, 2021

Revisiting an absolutely luscious Saturday Splurge, the Donnafugata Tancredi. A blend of primarily Nero d’Avola and Cabernet Sauvignon along with … Read more

Acquesi Asti DOCG – Irresistible

March 9, 2021

Super sweet sparkling Moscato from Piedmont, the Acquesi Asti DOCG. 100% Moscato sparkling wine from Monferrato, Piedmont, Italy. The wine … Read more