Which Italian wine should you choose?

A good place to begin is with the style you already enjoy.

For a fresh, lighter red, try the Gorgo Bardolino DOC 2024, with its bright cherry fruit and little touch of black pepper. The Tenuta Gorghi Tondi Dumé Frappato 2025 is another lively option. Made in Sicily, it is fragrant and easy to enjoy without being too heavy.

For something deeper, the Nifo Tritan Beneventano Aglianico 2022 moves into darker fruit, spice and mineral notes. The Fasoli Gino Corte del Pozzo Valpolicella Classico DOC 2019 is smooth and dry, with ripe red fruit, berry jam and a little spice.

Italian whites are just as varied. The Gorgo Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie DOC 2025 is an easy choice for a relaxed afternoon or dinner. The Gorgo Custoza DOC 2024 brings more flowers and white fruit.

From there, it is worth looking at some of Italy’s less familiar white grapes. The Jasci & Marchesani Nerubè Pecorino 2024 comes from Abruzzo, while the Cantine Losito Falanghina 2024 gives you a taste of Puglia.

Choose the style first, then the price. A lighter Bardolino and an Abruzzo Pecorino are not different levels of the same thing. They are different grapes, grown in different places and made for different moments.

What is worth trying from Sicily?

Sicily is one of the strongest parts of our Italian selection.

The Tenuta Gorghi Tondi Coste a Preola Grillo 2024 has mint and passionfruit in the tasting notes. The Tenuta Gorghi Tondi Midor Catarratto 2021 offers another look at the island through one of its native white grapes.

For red, the Dumé Frappato keeps things fresh and aromatic. Together, these bottles show why Sicilian wine is about much more than one grape or one style.

The range does not stop at dry reds and whites. The Gorgo Chiaretto di Bardolino DOC Rosé 2024 brings a lighter Italian option into the mix. For something aromatic, sweet and lightly sparkling, look at the Vigneti Brichet Montesanto Moscato d’Asti DOCG 2024.

How much does Italian wine cost?

Our current Italian selection starts at $27, with plenty of bottles under $40.

Price does not tell you which wine you will enjoy most. Begin with the grape, region or style that interests you, then find the bottle that works for your budget.

Why does FAB focus on certified organic Italian wine?

Organic certification is part of how we decide what belongs on the shelf. It gives us a clear standard and leads us towards producers who take the work in the vineyard seriously.

It does not mean every bottle tastes alike or fits the usual idea of “organic wine.” The point is choice with a little more thought behind it: different grapes, different regions and different styles, all selected within the same certified organic focus.

Our Italian range changes as new wines arrive and others sell through. That keeps the selection interesting and gives us room to bring in bottles we genuinely want people to try.

Can you taste the wines before buying?

Yes. Our Surry Hills shop is open every day from 12pm to 8pm at Shop 1/202 Elizabeth Street.

Free tastings run daily from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. We usually open around four wines or spirits, add a few light crackers and talk you through what is in the glass. The selection changes regularly, so there is often something new to try.

There is no charge, no pressure and no need to book. Walk in, ask questions and see what you like before choosing a bottle.

If you cannot make it to the shop, order online and we will deliver Australia-wide. Delivery is free on orders over $200.

Are the Italian wines at FAB certified organic?

FAB is dedicated to certified organic and biodynamic wine and spirits. Each product page contains more information about the individual bottle and producer.

What Italian red wine is a good place to start?

Bardolino and Frappato are worth considering if you prefer lighter, fresher reds. Aglianico and Valpolicella offer a little more depth. The right choice depends more on the style you enjoy than the price of the bottle.

Which Italian white wines are available?

The current selection includes familiar grapes such as Pinot Grigio alongside Pecorino, Falanghina, Grillo and Catarratto. Stock changes as new wines arrive.

Which Italian wine goes with pasta?

Look at the sauce rather than the pasta. Fresh Italian reds work well with many tomato-based dishes, while crisp whites are a natural fit for seafood, vegetables and lighter sauces.

Can Italian wine be delivered across Australia?

Yes. FAB delivers Australia-wide, with free delivery on orders over $200.

When are the free tastings?

Free tastings run every day from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the FAB shop, Shop 1/202 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills. No booking is needed.

For help choosing a bottle, call (02) 9475 7828 or email hello@drinkfab.com.au.