Hi. I am trying to find more reasonably priced Italian wines in NYC like the "cheapest of the more expensive" including Sagrantino and Salice Salintino. Seems that unlike some big name French wines, is harder to find Italian big names at reasonable prices too. Does anyone know of several shops? SO far I am finding Vino's prices too high as well as Italian Wine Merchants.

Thanks.

Try De Vino, they are on 30 CLinton St. Also Acker Merril, Astor wines, and/or Beacon wines has some good suggestions.

Thank you mareff. I shall check out those shops. Also, I notice that you are in Park Slope. I had a wonderful (and not expensive) dinner last night at Convivium at 5th Ave & St. Mark's. Do you know of it? They have terrific wine selections on their list from all over the Meditteranean.

I have not been to Convivium, but I guess that it might be worth checking out. I like this place around the corner from my place called Applewood, excellent food. There is also Al Di La which has a little wine bar...

mareff, i could hit applewood with a rock if i went out on my porch and threw it!
love al di la too...

we have a monthly tasting group the gets together at RW&B...interested, or are you already one of us?LOL

i've had brunch at convivium, nice room.

sorry for the distraction john! i've found both acker & beacon to be basically useless, but then again i am not usually hunting down italians...please post any great finds!

Try PJ's in Washington Heights(don't worry you don't actually have to go there, they deliver). They are not italian only, bot do have a good selection. As for IWM, they are never cheap, but are fair, and have many older hard to find wines, and great customer service. Also Zachy's up in Scarsdale is having a sale right now.

Although a ways outside of the city, the best prices I have found in the COUNTRY for Italian reds was at The Wine Library....

586 Morris Avenue | Springfield, NJ 07081 | 888-980-WINE (9463)

they also have a website, winelibrary.com.

And no, I don't work for them, or have any personal tie.

I was taken there by my father-in-law this year and was simply blown away at their selection, and even more amazing, their prices!! They had some premium Italian reds that were almost 50% cheaper than I've ever seen them (now, I'm not nearly as experienced or educated as many of the posters on this forum, so they may not have been as shocked. *shrugs*).

Also, I'm not sure how their prices are on online orders, however, as I've never done that, I've only been there once and it was at their location.

Probably several hours from you, the original poster, but since it's in the NY/NJ region I thought I'd mention it. That place was incredible!!

Okay finally some guys I can talk italian reds with. I drink Brunellos and Barolos mainly, but I like Amarones, Barbera d' Asti, Ripasso di Vallipocella, Vino Nobile di Montapulciano and Rossos from both hilltops in Southern Sangiovese land, Super Tuscans, Sicilian Nero d'Avola. I love Italian Reds, must have 150+ in my cellar.
I tell you guys I did consulting for a couple of stores in the city and with all the fees associated with running a business in NYC, both above board and below, most liquor stores can barely buy italian wine for a little below what WS lists retail price.
The best way to avoid that is to use the internet and there are four sites I recommend. Two are in Jersey about an hour away from the NYC, which I sorely miss. They will send you a great newsletter or email.
"winelibrary.com" google it and sign up. Awesome prices, great prices and no NY tax, shipping, split a case with a friend (mix/match) and spend about $20 on delivery.
"garys wines.com" out of Madison/Bernardsville, NJ is probably the biggest online retailer of wine. The are the lowest priced, shipping's cheap ($16) but it's ground unless specified. good for New Yorkers, bad for Florida.
Lastly there is "K & L Wines.com" out of San Francisco/Redwood City, California. This has an extensive list and the wine is held at perfect temperature, just a little more than others, but they will only ship 2 day air and this makes them pricey on the east coast, however, they have collectibles I find nowhere else, kept in wine storage caves.
FYI "WineAccess.com" will lead you to many places, but some are not reliable, you wine may have sat on a shelf for 8 years, with the above exceptions.
Good luck Pizans!