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.

Founded in 1856 and still family owned. The encroachment of the capital Santiago forced the family to find vineyards further south in the Maipo Valley. All of their wines com from two estates there. While distinctly Chilean there is a heavy influence from Bordeaux oenology. Bright berries and plum, pair with brie.

Grape • Merlot
Place • Maipo Valley, Chile
FYI • The first vineyards in the Maipo Valley date to 1540.

Despite that fact that this blend is from the right bank it has the body, depth, and character to go up against it's left bank brethren. This is a classic Bordeaux with loads of cassis, plum, and licorice. Pairs nicely with beef in red sauce.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Place • Bordeaux, France
FYI • The river that runs through Bordeaux is the Gironde.

This wine is made from the oldest vines in the family’s stable of vineyards. A wine of this caliber is in a league of its own and can easily cellar for the next three years. Superb in every way with hints of buttered pear, honeysuckle, apricots and smoky limestone. Pair with chevre, chicken in cream sauce or fish.

Grape • Chardonnay
Place • Burgundy, France
FYI • Saint Véran AOC wines can only be made with chardonnay.

The beautiful setting where this wine comes from is reflected in the bottle. Produced by the Pala family from a varietal found almost entirely on Sardinia it is made using stainless steel and concrete tanks. It has an attractive violet color with notes of licorice. Pairs well with meaty dishes and fatty fish.

Grape • Monica
Place • Serdiana, Sardinia
FYI • Sardinia is the Mediterranean's second largest island.

Nestled in one of the most important spots in southern France, this Cotes Catalanes red is a superb example of a 100% carignan wine. Produced using grapes from 50 year-old vines this is full of blackberry, crushed dried violets, and licorice. Pair with your favorite duck dish.

Grape • Carignan
Place • Languedoc-Rousillon, France
FYI • Carignan is originally from Spain.

Historically one of the most popular grapes planted on the island. It is common among Madeira houses to source their grapes from numerous growers as most do not own their vineyards. This dry style makes for an excellent table wine. With notes of orange citrus and a hint of walnut try with meat dishes.

Grape • Verdelho
Place • Madeira, Portugal
FYI • The low trellises used in Madeira are called latada.

The four high-elevation vineyards that are used to make this wine each provide their own unique marker. From black currant to black pepper to the aromatics and minerality, this is a well structured red with a long finish. Pair with steak or lamb.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon
Place • Mendoza, Argentina
FYI • Nicola Catena founded the winery in 1902.

Archery Summit lays claim as the first winery in the New World to plant pinot gris - and we thank them for it! Aromatic with beautiful notes of honeydew and cantaloupe, this delightful wine pairs well with soft cheeses and oysters.

Grape • Pinot Gris
Place • Willamette Valley, Oregon
FYI • Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio are the same grape.