Italian Wine reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 116 Reddit reviews across 2 subreddits and 16 posts to rank the best Italian Wine brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/wine, r/thingstodoinseattle. Top-rated brands include Barolo (5.0/5), Chianti Classico (4.5/5), Gaja (5.0/5).
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Reviews116
Subreddits2
Posts16
Brands99
Products40
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#1
Barolo
5.0
(4)
"Accept no substitutions."
"I'd consider getting some local Barolo wines from producers who don't export much."
"Barolo is often called the 'king of wines'."
"Barolo is one of the top DOCGs in Italy and can age extremely well."
#2
Chianti Classico
4.5
(4)
"Chianti classico"
"Chianti Classico is a good call here."
"I have drunk more Chianti Classico than any other red wine."
"Most Chianti Classico options out there have great QPR."
#3
Gaja
5.0
(3)
"Gaja Sori San Lorenzo, mmmm."
"Thirdsies on the Gaja!"
"I came here to rec the Gaja but looks like I got beat to it. I guess I'll second it instead."
#4
Italian Red Wine
4.7
(3)
"(almost) anything with a label that says Chianti Classico, Dolcetto, Barbera, Nebbiolo, Nero d'avola, Rosso di montalcino, Lagrein, Etna Rosso, Etna Bianco."
"Aglianico, Cannonau, and Mt. Etna wines are all delicious"
"Italy is more known for its reds than its whites."
#5
Marisa Cuomo
5.0
(2)
"The whites from Marisa Cuomo in the Amalfi coast are among the greatest white wines in Italy, especially the Fiorduva."
"I can suggest a Jermann Vintage Tunina or a Marisa Cuomo Fiorduva."
#6
Brunello
5.0
(2)
"Safe purchase: Brunello, Chianti Classico Riserva, Barolo, Barbaresco."
"I think for red a mid-range Brunello is always an awesome treat."
#7
Nero d'Avola
4.5
(2)
"Cannonau, Nero d’avola and vermentino di gallura."
"Nero D'Avola and Sicily is always a good choice."
#8
Gavi di Gavi
4.5
(2)
"I am really in love with Gavi di Gavi whites."
"Gavi di Gavi is my favorite white."
#9
Vermentino
4.5
(2)
"Ricotta pairs really nicely with Vermentino."
"Vermentino is a great choice."
#10
Biondi Santi
4.0
(2)
"Have a reservation at Casanova di Neri and was looking into Biondi Santi."
"Budget I'd go Biondi Santi or Altesino"
#11
Schiopetto
4.0
(2)
"Schiopetto is the only one I recognize."
"Schiopetto is the name of the producer."
#12
Frecciarossa
5.0
(1)
"Frecciarossa makes an incredibly versatile white Pinot Nero which is 👌 especially if you can get the 2021 vintage."
#13
Terlan
5.0
(1)
"Terlan Pinot Bianco from Trentino-Alto Adige - Great white wine"
#14
Il Poggione
5.0
(1)
"How about Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino 2010"
#15
Sandrone
5.0
(1)
"Sandrone Barolo Cannubi, 2009 is delicious and drinking well."
#16
Giacosa
5.0
(1)
"Giacosa Barbaresco 1990 - $950"
#17
Ornellaia
5.0
(1)
"Red I'd go 2016 Ornellia."
#18
Bouchard
5.0
(1)
"I would ball harder on champagne and go with Bouchard"
#19
Italian Wine
5.0
(1)
"Ngl, this winery is amazing!"
#20
Produttori di Barbaresco
5.0
(1)
"Incredibly densely packed with complex flavor."
#21
Giuseppe Quintarelli
5.0
(1)
"Giuseppe Quintarelli Amarone."
#22
Barolo and Barbaresco
5.0
(1)
"Barolo and Barbaresco."
#23
Soldera
5.0
(1)
"2003 Soldera remains our top bottle. It is absolutely amazing stuff."
#24
Gianni Brunelli
5.0
(1)
"Gianni Brunelli - outstanding wines."
#25
Romano Dal Forno
5.0
(1)
"If you have a larger budget say a small prayer that they have Romano Dal Forno Valpolicella."
#26
Monte Bernardi
5.0
(1)
"T.Edward imports wine from a small vineyard in Chianti called monte bernardi."
#27
IWM
5.0
(1)
"I use IWM in New York. I buy mainly Italian and they have access to all the greats."
#28
Masseto
5.0
(1)
"Masseto 2012"
#29
Langhe
5.0
(1)
"Dogliani Dolcettos, Etna everything, Langhe Nebbiolo, lesser-known Bolgheri, Garganega, and about 100 more!"
#30
Dogliani
5.0
(1)
"Dogliani Dolcettos, Etna everything, Langhe Nebbiolo, lesser-known Bolgheri, Garganega, and about 100 more!"
#31
Etna
5.0
(1)
"Dogliani Dolcettos, Etna everything, Langhe Nebbiolo, lesser-known Bolgheri, Garganega, and about 100 more!"
#32
Bolgheri
5.0
(1)
"Dogliani Dolcettos, Etna everything, Langhe Nebbiolo, lesser-known Bolgheri, Garganega, and about 100 more!"
#33
Garganega
5.0
(1)
"Dogliani Dolcettos, Etna everything, Langhe Nebbiolo, lesser-known Bolgheri, Garganega, and about 100 more!"
#34
Italian Vermentino
5.0
(1)
"Vermentino with fish is always an awesome pairing if you’re after a white."
#35
Italian Super Tuscan
5.0
(1)
"Go with a 2015 or 2016 Super Tuscan."
#36
Rosso di Montalcino
5.0
(1)
"Rosso di montalcino. All the brunello without the injury to your wallet."
#37
Italian White Wine
5.0
(1)
"Roero Arneis and Vernaccia are two great whites that are relatively cheap"
#38
Selvapiana, Burlotto, Lageder
5.0
(1)
"Selvapiana
Burlotto
Lageder"
#39
Sangiovese
5.0
(1)
"The closest to Tempranillo will likely be Sangiovese- Chianti Classico or Brunello."
#40
Valtellina
5.0
(1)
"Fantastic wine made from Nebbiolo in the Alpes which is hard to find outside of Italy."
#41
La Cresta
5.0
(1)
"Would recommend La Cresta Barbera d’Alba."
#42
Punset
5.0
(1)
"Punset make a Barbera d’alba which is dirt cheap and delicious."
#43
Avignonesi
5.0
(1)
"Avignonesi!"
#44
Brancatelli
5.0
(1)
"Excellent Super Tuscan for the price (under $25)."
#45
Emidio Pepe
5.0
(1)
"Emidio Pepe Trebbiano d'Abruzzo (White) producer from Center East."
#46
Massa Derthona
5.0
(1)
"I strongly recommend the Massa Derthona Timorasso."
#47
Felluga
5.0
(1)
"You can't go wrong with Felluga's Sauvignon from the Collio."
#48
Elena Watch
5.0
(1)
"Beyond the clouds(white) producer from SouthThyrol."
#49
Ermes Pavese
5.0
(1)
"Here are three excellent producers; the wines listed by them are great and they’re all under 100"
#50
Ronchi di Cialla
5.0
(1)
"Here are three excellent producers; the wines listed by them are great and they’re all under 100"
#51
Benito Ferrara
5.0
(1)
"Here are three excellent producers; the wines listed by them are great and they’re all under 100"
#52
Franciacorta
5.0
(1)
"And good Franciacorta."
#53
Amarone
5.0
(1)
"And an aged Amarone is completely bonkers."
#54
Roscioli Wine Club
5.0
(1)
"Best gift ever - small boutique bottles from artisans all over Italy."
#55
Negroamaro
5.0
(1)
"Negroamaro and primitivo from the south, particularly Puglia, have tremendous value."
#56
Primitivo
5.0
(1)
"Negroamaro and primitivo from the south, particularly Puglia, have tremendous value."
#57
Cannonau
5.0
(1)
"Cannonau, Nero d’avola and vermentino di gallura."
#58
Campania
5.0
(1)
"Anything from Campania! Falanghina, Fiano, Greco are all consistently great whites."
#59
Etna Bianco
5.0
(1)
"I recommend an Etna Bianco from Sicily."
#60
Rovereto
4.0
(1)
"I'm really partial to basic Gavi like Rovereto"
#61
Terre Nere
4.0
(1)
"Terre Nerre Etna Bianco is extremely solid and around $25"
#62
Sassetti Pertimali
4.0
(1)
"Try the Sassetti Pertimali Brunello if you ever have another opportunity to try a special wine"
#63
Podere Le Ripi
4.0
(1)
"Their Brunello is interesting - if you don’t mind wolves staring at mermaids while sporting erections on the label."
#64
Tintero
4.0
(1)
"Tintero's Bianco from the Piemonte, a mishmash of grapes including fragrant moscato. It's slightly fizzy/frizzante so it's refreshing and great as an appertivo."
#65
Rinaldi
4.0
(1)
"Rinaldi Barolo (not sure which to choose)"
#66
Roero
4.0
(1)
"Roero Arneis is great."
#67
Fratelli Alessandria
4.0
(1)
"The Fratelli Alessandria drink young and are decent value."
#68
Alois Lageder
4.0
(1)
"Alto Adige Pinots or Chardonnays are ranging from light and everybodys darling to strong with lots of character. Best example Alois Lageder"
#69
Tramin
4.0
(1)
"Tramin is one of my favourite producers."
#70
Cantina Gabriele
4.0
(1)
"A good value easy drinker."
#71
Casanova di Neri
4.0
(1)
"Casanova di Neri is great."
#72
Planeta
4.0
(1)
"I do like planeta as a producer."
#73
Canalicchio di Sopra
4.0
(1)
"A few that would be on my list. - Canalicchio Di Sopra - good winery near town."
#74
Podere le Ripi
4.0
(1)
"Podere le Ripi - worth it to visit the beautiful cellar."
#75
Bertani
4.0
(1)
"Bertani makes a wonderful and consistent Amarone."
#76
Argiano
4.0
(1)
"Argiano makes a great Bordeaux style blend called Solango."
#77
Fattoria Petrolo
4.0
(1)
"Fattoria Petrolo produces a beautiful Merlot dominant Wine called Galatrona."
#78
Redneck Wine Company
4.0
(1)
"Redneck Wine Company in Tampa is not bad in terms of selection."
#79
Enoteca Vino e Convivio
4.0
(1)
"Hey, yeah I have been frequenting Enoteca Vino e Convivio in Guamo."
#80
SommSelect
4.0
(1)
"SommSelect has a very savvy Italian wine buyer."
#81
House Wine
4.0
(1)
"Just get a carafe of the house wine, it will be delicious and reasonably priced"
#82
Barbera
4.0
(1)
"Barbera tastings near Asti would also be great."
#83
Modena
4.0
(1)
"My suggestion would be real legit aceto balsamico from Modena."
#84
Taurino
4.0
(1)
"Taurino salice salentino"
#85
Ratti
4.0
(1)
"Ratti Nebiolo"
#86
Cantina Del Glicine
4.0
(1)
"Cantina Del Glicine Barbaresco"
#87
Borgogno
4.0
(1)
"Borgogno"
#88
Giacondi
4.0
(1)
"Giacondi"
#89
Piccini
4.0
(1)
"[Piccini Chianti] has great options."
#90
La Leccia, Mocali
4.0
(1)
"I like both la Leccia and mocali for their $12-15 ish Chianti."
#91
Cantalupo
4.0
(1)
"Cantalupo makes a wonderful sub-$20 nebbiolo, their 'Agamium'."
#92
Bocceli
4.0
(1)
"Bocceli Sangiovese is one of my favorite everyday drinkers."
#93
Nals Margreid
4.0
(1)
"Nals Margreid Pino Grigio and pretty much anything from Alto Adige."
#94
Feudo Maccari
4.0
(1)
"Feudo Maccari Nero d'Avola Sicilia Saia."
#95
Bindella
4.0
(1)
"This one might be a good option:"
#96
Erbaluce di Caluso
4.0
(1)
"See if you can find a dry white wine from Erbaluce di Caluso DOC."
#97
Vajra
4.0
(1)
"Vajra and Vietti are both great value producers."
#98
Vietti
4.0
(1)
"Vajra and Vietti are both great value producers."
#99
Monsanto
4.0
(1)
"Good producers: Monsanto (as mentioned) Querciabella, Fontodi."
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