The Black Dress Traveler : That's Amore: Italian Wines for ...

You don't need to wait for a holiday to enjoy delicious wines from Italy but the romance of Valentine's Day pairs perfectly with a glass of Moscato, Brachetto, or Lambrusco. Playful, flirty, and sweet the wines listed below are delicious and affordable!

Cavicchioli 1928 Lambrusco Emilia IGT Dolce
$7.99
Red is the color of passion, so this ruby hued Lambrusco is a perfect pick for Valentine's Day. Meant to be served well-chilled, Cavicchioli Lambrusco is lightly sparkling, sweet, and juicy. The Cavicchioli family has been cultivating vines in the San Prospero province of Modena for over a century but until recently, their wines were not available in the U.S.

Ca' Bianca Brachetto 2010
$15.99
A blend of 100% Brachetto grapes, this feisty red hails from Italy's Piedmont region. Lightly sparkling, a chilled glass of this sweet red is just what the love doctor ordered. Pairs perfectly with chocolate too!

Folonari Moscato 2010
$7.99
Since its founding in 1825 in the acclaimed Veneto winemaking region, Folonari has always strived to create wines accessible to everyday tables. Folonari Moscato 2010 boasts a fresh bouquet of white fruit, herbs, and spice followed by a sweet palate of peach, pear, honey and melon.

Santi Moscato Montedoro 2010
$11.99
Tracing its origins to 1843, the original Santi winery is in the heart of the most acclaimed wine growing zones in the Veneto near Lake Garda. In creating the Santi Moscato Montedoro, a portion of the Moscato grapes are left to naturally overripen on the vine, creating sweet and ripe fruity notes of peach and melon. Molto bene!

Ca Bianca Moscato d'Asti DOCG 2010
$14.99
Located in Piemonte, Ca Bianca was founded in the 1950's and is known for creating modern-styled wines. The Moscato Bianco is a new addition to the Ca Bianca portfolio and has a sweet and refreshing flavor with charming citrus notes and a fruit aftertaste.