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San Nicola Italian Red

Italian table reds from Abruzzo, Veneto and Sicily, priced to pour.

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The story

The story behind San Nicola

San Nicola is a negotiant label, which means the wine is bought from growers across Italy rather than grown in one estate. The Montepulciano comes from Abruzzo, the Cabernet and Merlot from Veneto, and the darker southern reds from Sicily. Traditional regional fermentation, stainless steel holding, standard oak contact. Nothing fancy, nothing hidden.

We have poured this line for years because it does the job a house red is supposed to do: dry, fruit forward, clean on the finish, and cheap enough to open on a Tuesday. If you want a bottle that tastes like the region on the label, San Nicola delivers it without the markup.

The lineup

Explore the San Nicola range

Four core reds, each tied to a real Italian region. Standard 750mL bottles for the table, 1.5L for a crowd.

ExpressionTypeProof / ABVTasting notes
San Nicola Montepulciano 750mLMontepulciano d'Abruzzo12.5% to 13% ABVDark cherry, plum, earthy spice, firm everyday tannin
San Nicola Cabernet Sauvignon 750mLVeneto IGT Cabernet12% to 12.5% ABVBlackberry, plum, soft tannins, medium to full body
San Nicola Merlot 1.5LVeneto IGT Merlot12% ABVRipe red berry, black cherry, soft and approachable
San Nicola Montepulciano 1.5LMontepulciano d'Abruzzo12.5% to 13% ABVSame dark fruit, large format for pasta night
San Nicola Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5LVeneto IGT Cabernet12% to 12.5% ABVBlack fruit and gentle oak, built for a crowd
San Nicola Pinot Noir 1.5LItalian Pinot Noir12% ABVLight red cherry, low tannin, serve slightly cool
WineSan Nicola - Pinot Grigio 1.5L$9.98Out of stockSan Nicola - Montepulciano 1.5 L - Italian RedWineSan Nicola - Montepulciano 1.5L$9.99Out of stockWineSan Nicola - Pinot Noir 1.5L$9.99Out of stockWineSan Nicola - Merlot 1.5L$9.98Out of stockWineSan Nicola - Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L$9.99WineSan Nicola - Pinot Grigio 750mL$6.99Out of stockWineSan Nicola - Montepulciano 750mL$6.00Out of stockWineSan Nicola - Pinot Noir 750mL$6.00Out of stockWineSan Nicola - Sauvignon Blanc 1.5L$9.99Out of stockWineSan Nicola - Moscato 1.5L$9.99Out of stockSan Nicola - Moscato 4pk 187 mL - MoscatoWineSan Nicola - Moscato 4pk 187mL$6.99San Nicola - Cabernet Sauvignon 750 mL - Italian RedWineSan Nicola - Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL$6.99
Buying guidance

Which San Nicola is right for you?

San Nicola sits in the value tier, and we price it that way. The Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL is $6.99. The Pinot Grigio 750mL is also $6.99, and the 1.5L is $9.98. The Montepulciano 750mL runs $6.00. Large format reds, including the Merlot 1.5L, the Cabernet 1.5L and the Montepulciano 1.5L, are $9.98 to $9.99. Stock moves fast on this line, so check availability before you build a case around one bottle. Buy San Nicola online and we will have it ready.

The Sunday Sauce CookSan Nicola Montepulciano 1.5L

Acidity and dark fruit cut through tomato, pork and long-simmered ragù.

The Weeknight PourSan Nicola Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL

Soft tannins, blackberry fruit, under seven dollars. No ceremony required.

The Party HostSan Nicola Merlot 1.5L

Approachable red berry profile that pleases a mixed room without a big spend.

Make the most of it

San Nicola cocktails and pairings

Serve these slightly cool, 60°F to 65°F. The Montepulciano wants tomato and roasted meat; the Cabernet and Merlot want cheese and crust.

Good to know

San Nicola questions, answered

Is San Nicola red wine sweet or dry?
San Nicola Italian reds are dry table wines. They show fruit forward flavors like plum and cherry but carry low residual sugar, balanced acidity and a clean finish, so they drink dry rather than sweet.
What region of Italy does San Nicola Montepulciano come from?
San Nicola Montepulciano comes from Abruzzo in east central Italy. The region runs from the Apennine mountains to the Adriatic Sea and is the native home of the Montepulciano grape.
Does San Nicola Cabernet Sauvignon contain sulfites?
Yes, San Nicola Cabernet Sauvignon contains sulfites. Like nearly all commercially bottled Italian wines exported to the United States, it is sulfited to preserve freshness and stability through transit and shelf time.
What is the difference between San Nicola wine and San Nicolao Amaro?
They are unrelated products. San Nicola is a value line of Italian table wines, while Il 28 di Via San Nicolao is a premium herbal amaro from Distillerie Berta in Piedmont, bottled at roughly 30% ABV.
Where can I buy San Nicola Italian Red near Commack?
You can buy San Nicola at our Commack store on Jericho Turnpike, with free curbside pickup. We offer same-day or next-day delivery across Nassau and Suffolk, and free local delivery on orders over $250.
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