San Michele Rondinella Valpolicella, Italy

Are you looking for something just a little different –perhaps a best buy from Italy? The San Michele Rondinella could be just the thing. I’m told the local translation of Rondinella is “little swallow.” I think it could also unquestionably translate as “super tasty light red from Italy that screams drinking pleasure!”

As I often opine, one of the best ways to find value in the wine world is first to find a great producer and then drill down to their entry-level releases. Nine times out of 10, they’re a tremendous bargain with outstanding quality that filters down from the top tier.

San Michele Rondenilla is a Rosso Veronese IGT — while that alone may not be particularly captivating, it begins to get interesting when you note that San Michele produces top-quality Valpolicella Ripasso and also Amarone!