Italy
Wines of Italy
Direct Wine’s Italian portfolio — from Barolo, Brunello and Chianti to Amarone and Ripasso from Valpolicella, everyday favorites from Abruzzo and the Veneto, and Prosecco and sweet sparkling wines. Contact us for pricing and availability.
Piedmont & Tuscany
Barolo, Brunello di Montalcino and Chianti — Italy’s great Nebbiolo and Sangiovese reds.
Abbazia Barolo
100% Nebbiolo · 13.5% ABV
Intense garnet ruby with orange reflections. Elegant notes of violet, small red fruits and leather; structured and harmonious, with persistent, soft tannins.
Pairs with: Braised beef, truffle pasta, aged cheeses
Tiburzi Brunello di Montalcino
100% Sangiovese
A refined Tuscan red of depth and structure: dark cherry, plum, dried herbs, leather, spice and oak with firm tannins. Best after decanting.
Pairs with: Steak, lamb, truffle pasta, aged cheese
Tassi Brunello di Montalcino
100% Sangiovese
Grapes from several vineyards around Castelnuovo dell’Abate, fermented with indigenous yeasts in concrete with 20–30 days’ maceration, then aged 24 months in mid-sized Slavonian oak. Intense ruby with garnet reflections; ripe plum and cherry with fine, elegant spice, refined and well structured.
Pairs with: Bistecca, lamb, game, aged pecorino
★ James Suckling 95 · Gardini Notes 94+ · Robert Parker 94 (2021 vintage)
Tassi Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Colombaiolo
100% Sangiovese
Tassi’s single-vineyard Brunello from Vigna Colombaiolo at Castelnuovo dell’Abate. Fermented with indigenous yeasts in wooden vats with 20–30 days’ maceration, then aged 24 months in 10–15 hl Slavonian oak — a harmonious Sangiovese with well-defined tannins and fresh tension.
Pairs with: Bistecca alla fiorentina, wild boar, truffle dishes, aged cheeses
★ Gardini Notes 98 · James Suckling 95 · Jeb Dunnuck 95 (2021 vintage)
San Michele a Torri Chianti Colli Fiorentini
Sangiovese-based · 750 ml
A traditional Tuscan red with bright red cherry and plum, light spice and earthy notes, balanced acidity and a smooth, dry finish.
Pairs with: Pasta with red sauce, pizza, grilled meats, hard cheeses
Opera Maestra Chianti
Sangiovese-based
Made with the traditional “governo” method — adding dried, overripe grapes for structure and roundness — then refined in cement and bottle. Ripe red fruit, cherry and chocolate; concentrated, fresh and mineral.
Pairs with: Pasta, roast meats, salumi
Opera Maestra Montepulciano
Montepulciano
From a family-run estate founded in Castellina Marittima in the mid-20th century, among vineyards and olive groves — a rising name in Tuscan winemaking.
Pairs with: Grilled meats, pasta, pizza
Perla di Velluto Chianti
Sangiovese-based · 12.5% ABV
Bright, intense ruby. Ripe red fruit and strong cherry with chocolate notes; concentrated, with a refined tannic texture and a fresh, mineral finish.
Pairs with: Pizza, pasta, grilled sausages
Veneto & Friuli
Amarone and Ripasso from Valpolicella, plus crisp whites and easy reds from Italy’s northeast.
Corte S. Anna Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Corvina-based blend
Hand-harvested grapes dried for four months in a tufa-rock fruit room, then aged 36 months in large oak. Ripe red fruit in spirit, cherry, chocolate and coffee; velvety, warm and very elegant.
Pairs with: Stews, brasato, rich aromatic dishes
★ Decanter 97 Points
Corte S. Anna Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Oseleta
Re-fermented on Amarone skins for extra body, then aged 12 months in large wood. Dried fruit, raisins, dark berries and tobacco; fruity and spicy, with round tannins and a velvety texture.
Pairs with: Pizza, pasta, barbecue, aged hard cheese
Strato Pinot Grigio
Pinot Grigio
Straw yellow with golden hues. Pear, honeysuckle and almond with distinct minerality; refreshingly dry with brilliant acidity and a bitter-almond finish.
Pairs with: Seafood, risotto, light pasta
Strato Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
Crafted in the Friuli DOC, a region renowned for its mineral-rich soils and cool Alpine breezes — a fresh, aromatic Sauvignon Blanc with bright citrus and herbal notes and a clean, mineral finish.
Pairs with: Seafood, goat cheese, asparagus, light pasta
★ Luca Maroni 95 Points
San Marco Pinot Grigio
Pinot Grigio · 12% ABV
Full and fruity, with grapefruit, fresh pineapple and a hint of sage; dry and savory with a lingering floral finish.
Pairs with: Seafood, chicken, salads
San Marco Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
Straw yellow with green reflections; pennyroyal and pepper on the nose, delicate, dry and lively on the palate. Serve at 12–14°C.
Pairs with: Prosciutto di Parma, fish, vegetable dishes
San Marco Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon · 12.5% ABV
Dark ruby with garnet reflections; intense raspberry and fresh-cut grass. Full-bodied, harmonious and velvety.
Pairs with: Grilled meats, hard cheeses
San Marco Merlot
Merlot · 12.5% ABV
Dark ruby red; herbaceous notes softened by ripe fruit. Balanced and harmonious in a fruity style.
Pairs with: Pasta, roast chicken, burgers
Abruzzo & Everyday Italian
Smooth Montepulciano d’Abruzzo and approachable Italian reds and whites for every table.
Savini Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane Riserva
100% Montepulciano · 14% ABV
A Riserva from Fattoria Giuseppe Savini in Abruzzo’s top Montepulciano appellation. Ruby red, with plum, black currant and cherry on the nose; fruity on the palate with blackberry, raspberry and gentle tannins.
Pairs with: Red meat, game, mature cheeses
★ Decanter 88 Points
Lucemonti Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 1.5L
Montepulciano · 12.5% ABV
Dark cherry, plum and red berries with light spice and a smooth finish — a great-value large format for parties and family dinners.
Pairs with: Pizza, pasta, roast chicken
Mind the Grapes Sangiovese
Sangiovese
Medium-bodied, with cherry, red berries, light spice and smooth tannins — an easy everyday Italian red.
Pairs with: Pasta, pizza, tomato-based dishes
Mind the Grapes Pinot Grigio
Pinot Grigio
Light-bodied and crisp, with green apple, pear, citrus and a smooth mineral finish. Serve chilled.
Pairs with: Seafood, chicken, salads, light pasta
Prosecco & Sweet Sparkling
Prosecco from the Veneto and Felice’s lightly sparkling, low-alcohol sweet wines.
Canal Grando Prosecco
Glera · 11% ABV
Brilliant straw yellow with a delicate perlage; citrus and floral aromas, fresh and delicate on the palate.
Pairs with: Aperitif, antipasti, seafood
Starla Prosecco
Glera
Brilliant straw yellow with a delicate perlage; citrus fruit and floral aromas, fresh and delicate.
Pairs with: Aperitif, brunch, celebrations
Felice Dolce
Italian red blend · 6.5% ABV
Fresh red-berry, cherry and strawberry flavors with a soft, creamy mouthfeel and a seductively fruity finish. Serve slightly chilled.
Pairs with: Chocolate desserts, fruit, spicy food
Felice Peach Moscato
Moscato with natural peach · 6.5% ABV
Light pink, with intense peach and honey; sweet and rich with balanced acidity and a fresh, effervescent finish. Serve slightly chilled.
Pairs with: Brunch, fruit desserts
Felice Mango Moscato
Moscato with natural mango · 6.5% ABV
Golden, with intense tropical-fruit aromas and natural mango flavor, balanced acidity and a fresh, effervescent finish. Serve slightly chilled.
Pairs with: Spicy dishes, fruit desserts