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  I can't begin to explain or cover every Italian grape or blend. I'm not an expert and there's just too many of them. Most of the wines you'll see are the big names – Barolo & Barberesco (Nebbiolo), Brunello & Chianti (Sangiovese), Valpolicella & Amarone (Corvino), Barberas and Dolcettos. The rest are minor varietals only found in Italy that are used to make everyday table wines and are what you'll find on this page. Most are medium-bodied with a good deal of acidity, noticeable tannins and bright red fruit flavors. Italy does not have a super-hot climate like most of the New World countries, so their wines aren't ripe and unrestrained. Usually better with food, even older vintages need some air to show their true flavors. Many I've had are more enjoyable a day or two after opening the bottle...if they last that long. To learn alot more, check out the book shown above.
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 | 2007 Cantine Colosi Nero D'Avola, Sicily | RATING: ** |
| 2006 Cantine Colosi Rosso IGT, Sicily | RATING: * |
| 2006 Banfi Col di Sasso IGT, Tuscany | RATING: ** |
| 2006 Paolo Scavino Rosso Vino di Tavola, Piedmonte | RATING: ** |
| 2005 Cantine Colosi Rosso IGT, Sicily | RATING: ** |
| 2005 Donnafugata Nero d'Avola Sedara, Sicily | RATING: * |
| 2005 Zenato Valpolicella Superiore Ripassa, Veneto | RATING: *** |
| 2004 Menhir Negroamaro, Salento, Puglia | RATING: ** |
| 2003 Domenico Clerico Arte Langhe, Piedmont | RATING: ** |
| 2003 Le Fabriche Rosso, Puglia | RATING: ** |
| 2003 Mastroberardino Radici Aglianico, Taurasi, Campania | RATING: ** |
| 2003 Tormaresca Castel del Monte Bocca di Lupo, Apulia | RATING: ** |
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**** Outstanding | *** Delicious | ** Enjoyable | * Drinkable
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