Lia Tolaini makes this wine from grapes grown in the heart of Chianti Classico. Named after Lia's daughter, her "little angel." A short maceration time explains the delicate color that gives hints of strawberry and cherry. Pairs well with a caprese salad.

Grape • Sangiovese
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • "Ali" means wings in Italian.

"Presents a vibrant red color with glints of bordeaux. Great aromatic intensity. It expresses in a very fresh way, with red fruits and a remarkable sweetness. In the mouth it’s balanced with round and sweet tannins, rich and with a marked acidity. Pair with items off the grill."

Grape • Malbec
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • Aged in 100% French oak barrels.

Punctuated with lively acidity and a hint of tropical fruit this white comes from one of California's most northern wine growing regions. A crowd-pleaser by any measure this wine is a great companion with fish tacos.

Grape • Sauvignon Blanc
Place • Mendocino County, California
FYI • This varietal originated in Bordeaux, France.

These days chardonnay doesn't always speak of "place" - that is to say you don't get a sense of where it is from. That's not the case with this "unoaked mountain chardonnay" from Christian and Jean-Luc in the Pyrenees foothills. Fresh and lively minerality make this ideal as your next aperitif.

Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Limoux, France
FYI • History buffs will enjoy the medieval fortified churches.

When the Lombards settled this area in the Dark Ages they brought with them the knowledge of curing meats with salt. Fast forward a bit and "Salame di Varzi DOP" is born. It is an ideal pairing with this wine that is also "of" this region. Crunchy tanins with a hint of fresh herbs on the back palate.

Grape • Croatina
Place • Lombardy, Italy
FYI • Croatina means "Croatian girl."

This is a fantastic value. Brilliant ruby red with hints of crimson. Cherry and floral on the nose, with a hint of anise. Dry and medium bodied with ripe red fruit, bright acidity and smooth tannins. A very food friendly wine. Pairs well with hearty Italian fare and spicy dishes.

Grape • Barbera
Place • Piedmont, Italy
FYI • The wine is aged for 12 months on oak.

Crozes Hermitage is a rarity in the French AOC in that Syrah is the only red grape that is allowed. Planted near the commune of Châteauneuf-sur-Isère just north of the city of Valance in the Rhone Valley. They are certified biodynamic. Dark fruits and black pepper shine through. Pair with duck or other game.

Grape • Syrah
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • Reynaud is a fan of fermenting in large concrete eggs.

This fourth generation family estate is nestled upon clayey limestone in the village of Mercurey, That is part of the reason for it's delicious quality. The other reason of course is due to the attentive hands of father and son duo, Michel and Laurent. Rounded and supple, pairs well with white meat dishes.

Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Burgundy, France
FYI • Mercurey, the most important village in Cote Challonaise.

The dramatic temperature swings on the south-facing slopes of Mt. Etna play a key role in the development of these grapes. The family-owned estate, Terra Costantino, produces this large red with notes of tobacco and dark fruit. Pair with the classic Sicilian meat roll.

Grape • Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio
Place • Sicily, Italy
FYI • The grapes in this wine are indigenous to the region.