Best Italian Wines Under $20

Our delicate La Marca Prosecco has a pale, golden straw color and sparkles with lively effervescence. Opening with aromas of fresh-picked citrus and honeysuckle blossoms, the crisp, clean palate brings fruity notes of green apple, juicy peach and ripe lemon, framed by hints of minerality. The finish is light and fruit-forward with a refreshing style.

Classic moscato, bright, sweet, with a light effervescence (frizzante if you're feeling fancy) with aromas of peach, table grapes and apricots. It’s sweet but delicate and not cloying with lovely lemon acidity. The original, premium, imported blue bottle moscato...don't be fooled by other blue bottles...Bartenura is often imitated never duplicated which is why we’re the best selling imported Italian moscato.

Crafted to delight the palate, Cupcake Vineyards' Prosecco is a refreshing bubbly with aromas of white peach, honeydew and grapefruit that lead to a toasted brioche finish. Our Prosecco begins in the Veneto and Friuli regions of Italy, where the climate is known for producing ideal Glera grapes, the official grape of Prosecco. The wine undergoes a slow, cool fermentation to maintain the grapes delicate aromas, before a secondary fermentation in stainless steel tanks that helps produce a crisp, fruit-forward finish. Pair with mushroom and prosciutto pasta, grilled salmon with mango salsa, or weekend brunch mimosas.

Ruffino Prosecco DOC Italian White Sparkling Wine is meant to be sipped and savored. This sparkling wine is crisp, clean, and delicate with fine bubbles on the palate. Intense flavors of apples and peaches lead to a pleasant finish with lingering fruit and floral notes. This Italian wine begins in the hilly area of Valdobbiadene, with glera grapes that undergo a traditional wine vinification. The winemakers then use selected yeasts in a natural refermentation process to create this clean and delicate Ruffino prosecco wine with refined bubbles and a pleasant finish. Enjoy this Italian prosecco as an aperitif, mix it into your favorite cocktail, or pair it with margherita pizza, seafood, shellfish, and white meat dishes. For optimal taste of this Italian sparkling wine, which is best enjoyed young, refrigerate this bottle of wine for three to three and a half hours before serving at 45 to 48 degrees. Please enjoy our wines responsibly. © 2020 Ruffino Import Company, Rutherford, CA

Intense aromas of blackberries and ripe wild berries. Fresh, lively and frizzante with a soft lingering finish. Roscato Rosso Dolce is an irresistible, delicately sweet, gently fizzy red wine from the northern Italian region of Lombardy. Made from three native grape varieties grown in this beautiful region for centuries. Croatina, Teroldego and Lagrein Roscato makes a wonderful aperitif and is also incredibly food-friendly. Roscato seamlessly combines a long-held grape growing tradition with the flair of modern winemaking techniques and style. The result is a wine of enticing character that perfectly meets the surging demand for sweet red blends. With a low alcohol of 7% and just a touch of sparkle to flawlessly balance the sweetness, Roscato is the ideal complement for today's cuisine. Refreshing and food-friendly; pairs well with flavorful dishes and spicy cuisine, or even your favorite dessert! Serve chilled. 89 Points, Planet Grape, June 2019

Intense violet robe. Aromas of plum and ripe blackberry. Each sip delivers a mouthful of ripe berries, leather and black pepper with subtle hints of oregano, dried herbs and a touch of vanilla; all leading to a dry and supple finish.

Made from grapes in the Prosecco DOC region of Northeastern Italy, our Prosecco is sparkling and bright, with a refreshing acidity and a touch of sweetness from ripe fruit. You may smell scents of pear, green apples and citrus. In the mouth, the light effervescence provides a vibrant, racy texture.

FLAVOR PROFILE - Fresh Strawberries & Red Berry Stella Rosa Rosso, the timeless original Stella, is all about the classics. This semi-sweet, semi-sparkling red wine is the must-have at every and any occasion.

The perfect Prosecco, for any occasion! Aromas of fresh peaches leap from the glass along with hints of ginger and lilac. Once sipped, a shower of foamy bubbles dance soulfully on the tip of your tongue and then burst into a medley of crisp citrus fruit.

This rosé marks the latest exciting release from The Pinot Project! The Pinot Project Rosé shows pure PINOT aromas and flavors of raspberries and roses, unoaked to enhance the pure PINK fruit qualities. Outfitted in a stellar new package, this wine is a sure showstopper for all meals, seasons, and occasions.

Hand crafted from the finest Italian PINOT grapes. Pure PINOT aromas and flavors -- pears and citrus, unoaked to enhance the pure fruit qualities. Extremely versatile with a host of you favorite dishes. Enjoy this in moderation ASAP.

Risata® Moscato d'Asti is fresh, fragrant, and frizzante with vibrant, flavors and aromas of ripe stone fruit, tangerines, and honey. The wine is concentrated and flavorful, but not overly rich or heavy; sweet, yet balanced. About Risata® Wines We’re proud to say that Risata® Moscato d’Asti is the No. 1 selling Moscato d’Asti in America (yes, we’re that fabulous!). Delicious on their own or mixed up into tantalizing cocktails, Risata® Wines are super-premium, yet affordable and are the perfect accessory for any get together.

Hailing from the hillside vineyards of Asti, Italy where the climate is ideal for fragrant and delicious Moscato grapes – this is one of the few wines that actually tastes like the grapes do in the vineyard. Once delivered, the grape clusters are gently pressed and the juice is clarified immediately to maintain the complex aromas. The wine is then cool fermented in stainless steel tanks to draw out its full flavor and expressive character. Cupcake Vineyards' Moscato d’Asti is a vibrant wine crafted with fine effervescence that tickles the palate, making any occasion worthy of a toast. Floral aromas and tropical fruit flavors of nectarine, peach and honey dance on the tongue and lead to a delightfully sweet finish. Enjoy with coconut pudding or a fresh fruit tart.

Barefoot Bubbly Prosecco is a crisp and inviting sparkling wine with aromas and flavors of  apple, pear and meyer lemon that dance through the delicate bubbles.

For our Chianti, we source our grapes from south-facing hillside vineyards outside Vinci and Cerreto Guidi in the western part of the Chianti region. Our Chianti is made with 90% Sangiovese grapes and 10% Merlot grapes. The grapes are gently crushed and fermented in stainless steel tanks with temperatures controlled between 70°F and 80°F. This temperature control allows us to produce a Chianti with balanced tannins and rich fruit aromas and flavors. The wine is then fermented to dry for 8 days. About 15% of the wine is barrel aged for 6 months in new and used American oak barrels to add some complexity to it. DaVinci Chianti is a well-balanced wine of medium weight with jammy flavors of ripe plums, cherries and red fruit. It has a deep crimson color and is a lively wine with a soft mineral finish and round tannins that linger in long, peppery finish. This wine pairs perfectly with all starters, pastas and meat dishes and is best when served slightly below room temperature (64°F).

Chianti DOCG Red Wine combines sangiovese grapes with merlot and cabernet sauvignon to create this top quality red wine blend. This Ruffino wine features deep, fruity plum and intense cherry flavors, accompanied by hints of spice, hazelnut, and delicate violet aromas. Harvested from the well-known winegrowing areas of the Chianti region, this red blend goes through alcoholic fermentation aided by racking and punch-downs in stainless steel and concrete vats for two weeks, followed by four months of aging. This results in a fresh and balanced medium-bodied fruity wine that is easy to enjoy and lingers on the palate. Easy to sip and approachable, this chianti wine pairs well with Italian dishes such as ravioli, margherita pizza, and beef carpaccio, or international favorites such as a classic hamburger. As its first wine ever produced, this chianti red wine occupies a special place in the heart and history of Ruffino, serving as a benchmark for quality and consistency for many wine lovers worldwide. Please enjoy our wines responsibly. © 2020 Ruffino Import Company, Rutherford, CA USA

Tasteful in more ways than one. Chic and stylish packaging with a flavor profile that is equally fun and sophisticated. This lightly effervescent wine has a moderate crimson reflection with delicate floral fragrance of honeysuckle and raspberry aromas. The sweet palate of strawberries and melon make this a wonderful wine for celebrating, desserts and fruits or simply for enjoying it on its own.

The fruit is sourced from the best hillside vineyards across Treviso in the Veneto. Grapes are harvested slightly before full maturation to preserve acidity. The base wine is re-fermented in enclosed pressure tanks for the "prise de mousse," utilizing the Charmat method for secondary fermentation, a method best suited to enhance the Prosecco grape's aromatic qualities.

A bright, racy and crisp Pinot Grigio from the northeastern region of Trentino in Italy. Golden yellow in color with ripe apple, pear, and apricot aromas along with notes of wild flowers and honey. Medium bodied with a generous smack of minerality, this wine is perfect with pasta primavera, grilled seafood or sliced prosciutto, asiago and fresh crusty bread. Salut!

Ferrari-Carano’s Fumé Blanc has delicious aromas of white peach, orange blossom, pear, quince, Meyer lemon and mango complemented by peach, grapefruit, pear and lemon flavors. This wine has bright acidity and crisp freshness from the cool, stainless steel tank fermentation, while the subtle oak character from barrel aging adds, body, complexity and depth.