This month we are again featuring Italian wines. 2025 Brunellesco Pinot Grigio delle Venezie is from northeastern Veneto also on the Adriatic.This region is the Italian hub for this varietal. Those familiar with Pinot Grigio (very few are not) know this as a refreshing, light bodied wine which can be enjoyed as an appertif or with most foods requiring a crisp white.

The 2022 Podere Castorani Cadetto Montepulciano d’Abruzzo gives you another opportunity to enjoy a medium bodied, certified organic wine that gets an 89 from James Suckling. If you are interested in comparing this with last month’s Masciarelli Montepulciano, we will offer 10% off the pair.

We had planned to offer an orange Pinot Grigio and Primitivo from Abruzzo but supply limitations changed that for now. Both are delicious wines so they will be here when the supply allows.

2025 Brunellesco Pinot Grigio delle Venezie, Italy $13

This Pinot Grigio is a light straw color. On the nose it has a fresh bouquet of fruit and flowers. On the palate it is dry, zesty with well-balance hints of fruit. This is excellent as and appertif or paired with appetizers and any fish or seafood dishes. Alcohol: 11%

2022 Podere Castorani Cadetto Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Italy $14

This is a medium-bodied wine. It is deep ruby red. On the nose is has red fruit, dark cherry and a subtle spice. The tannins are smooth with balanced acidity with a savory, spicy finish. Serve with red-sauced Italian dishes, pizza, grilled meats and aged cheeses. Alcohol: 13.5%