Reds and whites from Southern Italy are surprisingly good choices for hearty winter meals.
Price key: $=less than $20 $$= $20-40 $$$=$40-60 $$$$=above $60
Quality key: * = decent wine ** = very good wine *** = superb wine ****= elite
VALUE = exceptional quality for the money
Colli di Lapo Fiano d'Avellino '18 *** $$
One of Italy's most revered whites, full-bodied, intense, concentrated...superb.
Benito Ferrara Greco di Tufo, Terra d'Uva '18 *** $$
One of the oldest grapes in Italy, made in a full blown modern style.
Leone de Castris Villa Santera Primitivo '17 **1/2 $$
Italian zinfandel, powerful, deep richly flavored perfect winter warmer.
All of these wines can be purchased at Kenilworth Wine and Spirits.
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