This region just outside Venice produces bright, refreshing wines. Reflecting the personality of the Adriatic Sea that is just to the east, this full-flavored white has notes of tropical fruits. Pairs well with seafood.

Grape • Pinot Grigio
Place • Veneto, Italy
FYI • The winemaker's nine year-old son designed the label.

Located near a bend (ear) in the Duero river, this comes from winery that is a lovely representation of the region. With notes of blackberry, spice, leather and espresso beans, it’s easy to see why this is a crowd pleaser. Pairs well with grilled meats, especially grilled sausages.

Grape • Tempranillo
Place • Ribera del Duero, Spain
FYI • Oreja means ear in Spanish.

"Founded in 1879 by Don Antonio Guerra, Vinos Guerra is one of the most historic wineries in Spain and the oldest winery in the northwestern region of Bierzo. Ripe red and black fruit aromas with mineral and earthy accents." Try with roasted pork or a Reueben sandwich.

Grape • Mencia
Place • Bierzo, Spain
FYI • Bierzo is a mountainous area near the Portuguese border.

"In 1986, brothers Christophe and Fabrice Delorme, along with their father Francis bought land in Tavel. Ideally located at the crossroads of Provence and Languedoc, Mordorée produces some of the finest wines in the Rhone Valley." Notes of red berry this pairs well with Asian dishes, pizza, and fish.

Grape • Grenache
Place • Rhone Valley, France
FYI • Mordoree is a nickname used locally for woodcock.

Inspired by the seasons of California, wine maker Margaret Leonardi wanted to capture summer in a bottle. With notes of watermelon and honeysuckle and a kiss of rose this is as close as you'll get. Drinks well on it's own or with Caprese salad.

Grape • Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir
Place • Sonoma, California
FYI • Wax was used initially to guarantee authenticity.

Founded in 1946 by several farmers who banded together, it is today among the finest expression of Yecla wines. In addition, the vines are ungrafted. With rich, ripe notes, this red provides sip after sip of happiness in a bottle. Pair with a veggie chili.

Grape • Monastrell, Syrah, Garnacha
Place • Yecla, Spain
FYI • This region is known as the home of Monastrell in Spain.

The granite stone of this region plays a key role in the flavor of these wines. Since Roman times this area has produced high quality wines. This richly textured red exudes layers of chocolate, blackberry, and cassis. With a long finish to match consider pairing with a big protein.

Grape • Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Alicante Bouschet
Place • Alentejo, Portugal
FYI • Peramanca means oscillating stone

Using five native varietals to the region, this unique blend has fruity yet deep complexity , combined with wet-stone minerality this wine is deal on its own as an aperitif. When paired, it works well with fish and shellfish, cream bases soups.

Grape • Albarino, Loureiro, Godello, Treixadura, Caino B
Place • Rias Baixas, Spain
FYI • The winery is set in a 17th century building.

Located on a small plot of land on top of a ridge, this vineyard is surrounded by olive trees in what is a truly spectacular view. Clay soils and sangiovese are a match made in heaven as noted here with notes of black plumb, almond cake, cedar, and rose. Pair with braised game dishes like a wild boar ragu.

Grape • Sangiove
Place • Tuscany, Italy
FYI • Ugolforte is the name of a well-known bandit.