10 Reasonably Priced Italian Wines

There are many great Italian wines, here are ten reasonably priced ones to get you started.

10. Trebbiano del Rubicone

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A yellow straw colour with golden flashes accompanies a vinous, pleasant aroma. On the palate it is dry and harmonious. A low acidity and a nice finish are the hallmarks of this wine.

9. Sangiovese La Sagrestana

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Aromas of bright berry fruit and violets merge with zesty spice and intense juicy flavors of ripe raspberry, plum and black cherry in this medium-bodied, food-friendly wine. Pairs perfectly with a variety of foods such as spicy pastas, red meats and poultry, as well as aged cheeses.

8. Pinot Grigio Marchese della Torre

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Floral aromas with classic pinot grigio hints of peach and pear tree. Luscious on the palate, a well built wine. A pleasantly marked acidity.

7. Toscana Rosato Roccamena

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A crispy red fruit bouquet with notes of rose and melon. Fresh and light on the palate with lingering flavours of red berries on the finish.

6. Grillo Marchese della Torre

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A basket full of tropical fruits greets the nose with this young Grillo. On the palate it displays youthful vigour, but with gentle fullness. A wonderfully rounded wine, perfect for Italian classics such as antipasto or seafood.

5. Falanghina Beneventano Iovine

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A pale yellow wine with plenty of fruity notes on the nose. A very fresh and pleasant wine.

4. Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Remonti

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A ruby-red wine with garnet hues, along with with a persistence of red fruits on the nose and a hint of vanilla. Intense and balanced on the palate, with plenty of red fruit.

3. Merlot Marchese della Torre

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Deep ruby in colour with aromas of plum and black cherry on the nose. Soft and rich on the palate with a smooth finish.

2. Bardolino Chiaretto Campagnola

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Light pink in colour, this rosé has a fresh, fruity bouquet with hints of cherries. It is dry, harmonious and lively on the palate, with a slightly bitter aftertaste.

1. Primitivo Feudo Badala

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A dry, dark red wine with inviting, juicy flavours of fruit. It possesses enriched aromas of cinnamon and cloves. Soft and velvety, it is a pleasing, tasty and well-rounded choice.