Top 12 Wines For Spring

Collezione di Paolo Chianti is a medium-bodied red wine with aromas of blackberry, black cherry and hints of violet. On the palate, look for fresh cranberry and tangy cherry along with firm, pleasing tannins and a smooth, harmonious finish.

Pizza and pastas (esp. with red sauce), steak, veal, dark-meat chicken, barbecue, lamb, aged cheeses

Schroeder Estate is a medium-bodied red wine with cherry, raspberry and plum aromas, complemented by notes of sweet cedar. The palate delivers similar flavors, plus silky tannins and a long, gently spiced finish.

Salmon, beef, chicken, duck, lamb, mushrooms, tuna steak.

Stonewall is a crisp, light-bodied white wine with intense passion fruit and gooseberry aromas. The palate is rich and racy, with ripe tropical fruit, citrus zest, and freshly chopped herb flavors. Lively mineral notes introduce the long, vibrant finish.

Shellfish, chicken, pork, herb sauces, zesty green salads and other vegetarian dishes, goat cheese.

Le Champ des Etoiles is a medium-bodied white wine with creamy stone fruit, citrus and almond aromas. On the palate, there's a mouthfilling, rounded texture, ripe peach and toasty spice flavors plus an elegant mineral streak.

Chicken, seafood, butter/cream sauces, soft cheese, risotto.

Cuvée du Vatican Réserve de l’Abbé is a full-bodied red wine with heady, ripe cherry and strawberry aromas, plus notes of licorice and wild herbs. The palate is rich and round, with more red-fruit flavors and a long, powerful finish.

Roast lamb, steak (esp. ribeye), game birds, venison, pork, vegetarian, aged cheeses.

Stellenrust is a medium-bodied white wine with aromas of ripe tropical fruit, hints of spice and white peach. On the palate, expect rich apricot, pear and fresh lemon flavors, accented by a soft herb and almond undertone with a refreshing, mineral-edged vibrance.

Asian (esp. Chinese), chicken, seafood (esp. with lemon), fried foods, vegetables.

La Révélation is a full-bodied white wine with ripe apricot, peach, pear and nutty spice aromas. The lush, creamy palate delivers vibrant orchard-fruit flavors and a long, fresh finish with hints of spice and mineral notes.

Beef, pork, firm cheeses, red-sauced pastas, vegetarian meals.

Visionario is a light- to medium-bodied dry white wine with aromas of ripe peach, fresh jasmine and elderflower. The palate is rounded yet refreshing, with flavors of juicy white peach, nectarine, fuji apple, delicate almond notes and a long finish.

Aged cheese, duck, game birds, venison, pork, vegetarian.

Manga del Brujo Blanco is a medium-bodied white with ripe orchard and tropical fruit aromas, supported by floral, saline and smoky notes. Well-balanced and complex, the palate offers similar flavors, plus refreshing acidity and a long, smooth finish.

Chicken, turkey, pork, fresh shellfish (and white fish), vegetable dishes, light salads.

Purple Owl is a medium-bodied red wine that offers ripe aromas of red berries, plus earthy spice and hints of classic cola. The palate is juicy, with fresh raspberry and red cherry notes framing an elegant structure. Look for a delicate cinnamon nuance on the silky finish.

Salmon, tuna steak, roast chicken or duck, burgers, barbecue, charcuterie, mushrooms, soft and creamy cheeses.

La Chiamata is a medium- to full-bodied red wine with expressive black cherry, plum and violet notes. Luscious dark fruit and floral characters dominate the palate and smooth tannins introduce a lingering, fruit-rich finish.

Hearty pasta dishes, pizza, beef, lamb, cured meats, firm cheeses.