The Pizzolo family vineyards are uniquely located within one of Italy's most stunning national parks. The climate here is completely different from the rest of the region. This wine is rich, fragrant, explosive - lots of blackberry and black licorice. Great with red sauce and grilled eggplant or meatballs.

Grape • Montepulciano
Place • Abruzzo, Italy
FYI • More than 65% of Abruzzo is considered mountainous.

Named after the first initial of each of the three owners wives, this is a great example of the refreshing, approachable wines coming from South Africa. This wine has a clean finish with a hint of tropical fruit making it a great fit for spicy curries or Mediterranean tapas.

Grape • Chenin Blanc
Place • Paarl, South Africa
FYI • Paarl is South Africa’s third oldest town.

This wine, made for Eric Solomon Selections, is a glimpse into the textbook deliciousness of Ribera del Duero. The 60-year-old vines along with new American and French oak barrels come together to create this expansive wine with notes of dark berry and kitchen spice. Bring this to your next parrillada!

Grape • Tempranillo
Place • Ribera del Duero, Spain
FYI • Ribera vies with Rioja as Spain’s top red wine region.

Recognizing they had something truly special the estate stopped selling it's fruit to other producers in the 1990s. Using a modern approach with indigenous varietals has truly put this house on the map. Balanced tanins with pronounced blackberry, coffee, and black olive notes. Pairs nicely with rosemary and lamb.

Grape • Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Place • Abruzzo, Italy
FYI • The house motto is: Villa Medoro is the soul of wine.

This grape is found mainly in South Africa and is sometimes called Bouquet Blanc. It is a powerhouse white that offers an explosion of aromas and flavor with predominant notes of stone fruit and jasmine. It pairs extremely well with Thai food and curries or anything that has a touch of spice to it.

Grape • Bukettraube
Place • Cederberg, South Africa
FYI • This winery is grandfathered into a national preserve.

This wine represents the first change to the Rombauer lineup in a generation. What started out as a small pet project of Richie Allen has gained in popularity but is still in limited distribution because quantities are so low. Vibrant acidity with hints of lemon peel this is great with asparagus.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Napa, California
FYI • Rombauer's winemaker Richie Allen is from Australia.

A larger than life character, Pierre Guillemot and his family have worked Savigny-lès-Beaune vines for eight generations. Their wines epitomize the local terroir. The finesse of this wine is captivating with aromas of black cherry and bramble. Serve with fish and red wine sauce.

Grape • Pinot Noir
Place • Burgundy, France
FYI • Savigny is often written without the "lès-Beaune"

This small family owned winery overlooks the famed Barbaresco tower which dates to the Middle Ages. Working with the regions most important varietal, Cantina produces a wine that is rich and enveloping with notes of dried flowers, rose and spices. Enjoy with hen of the woods mushrooms or black truffles.

Grape • Piedmont, Italy
Place • Nebbiolo
FYI • Italia black truffles are pricey: $700/lb on average.

The vineyard Martinenga is one of the most treasured sites in Piedmont. It sits in the heart of Barbaresco and has idyllic soil and sun exposure conditions. Elegant, graceful, memorable. This "Lady In Red" is full of plums, violets, licorice, and a hint of earth. Pairs extremely well with game birds.

Grape • Nebbiolo
Place • Piedmont, Italy
FYI • Piedmont means "at the foot of the mountains."