Italian Wine

Pick by Weight, Not Just Grape

• Light-bodied: Pinot Noir (Burgundy, Oregon, NZ), Gamay (Beaujolais), Cinsault. Pair with salmon, mushroom dishes, charcuterie.
• Medium-bodied: Chianti, Tempranillo (Rioja), Côtes du Rhône, Grenache, Barbera. Pair with pasta, pizza, roast chicken.
• Full-bodied: Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Syrah/Shiraz, Zinfandel, Bordeaux blends. Pair with steak, lamb, aged cheese.
• Big & bold: Brunello, Amarone, California Cab, Aussie Shiraz, Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Pair with the heaviest dish on the table.

Buffalo House Red Wine Picks

• Under $20 — every-night: Bogle Old Vine Zin, La Vieille Ferme Rouge, Beso de Vino Garnacha, Joel Gott 815 Cab, Decoy Pinot.
• $20–$40 — dinner-party: Decoy Cabernet, La Crema Pinot Noir, Catena Malbec, Banfi Chianti Classico, Mollydooker Blue Eyed Boy.
• $40–$80 — special-occasion: Caymus Cab, Justin Isosceles, Ridge Geyserville, Sea Smoke Pinot, Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Vieux Telegraphe).
• $80+ / cellar: Silver Oak Alexander Valley, Opus One, Sassicaia, Brunello di Montalcino (Banfi/Biondi-Santi), Bordeaux classed growths.

Hosting? Use the Formula

Read How Much Wine to Buy for a Wedding or Party for the math + bottle picks. The short version: 1 drink per guest per hour, 50% wine of total drinks, 5 pours per 750ml bottle.

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