Duca Di Cardino Italian Red
Two honest Italian reds, small stock, picked by hand in Commack.
The story behind Duca Di Cardino
Italian red is a broad tent, and that is the pleasure of it. Sangiovese gives Chianti its bright cherry and dusty earth, while softer blends round out everyday reds meant for the dinner table rather than the cellar. These are food wines first, moderate in tannin and built to open up with a plate of something warm.
We keep Duca Di Cardino in the Italian red section here in Commack, one or two bottles at a time. Small stock, so what you see is what we have.
Explore the Duca Di Cardino range
Two Duca Di Cardino reds, both 750mL and both under fifteen dollars. Call ahead on stock, we hold small quantities.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duca Di Cardino Rosso Di Monte 750mL | Italian Red | 750mL | Soft everyday red, dark cherry, low tannin, made for the table |
| Duca Di Cardino Chianti Riserva 750mL | Chianti Riserva | 750mL | Sangiovese, tart cherry and dried herb, a little more grip |
Which Duca Di Cardino is right for you?
Both bottles land in easy everyday territory: the Rosso Di Monte at 13.99 and the Chianti Riserva at 14.99. That is a fair price for a red you can open on a Tuesday with pasta and not think twice about. We stock them in small numbers, so a quick call to the shop at (631) 343-7200 saves you the trip.
Soft and low in tannin, it will not fight a red sauce.
More structure and dried herb notes, still under fifteen dollars.
Duca Di Cardino cocktails and pairings
Keep it simple and Italian: tomato, olive oil, hard cheese, roasted meat.