Vitiano Cabernet
Italian value reds, poured honestly from a Commack counter.
The story behind Vitiano
Vitiano is an Italian table wine label built on the everyday reds of central and southern Italy, where Cabernet Sauvignon is blended and bottled alongside the native grapes rather than treated as a trophy. The style is direct: ripe dark fruit, moderate tannin, and enough acidity to keep a second glass honest. These are wines made to be opened on a Tuesday, not cellared for a decade.
We have carried the Vitiano lineup for years because it does one thing reliably well at a price that does not ask for excuses. The Cabernet bottling shows the grape's blackcurrant and cedar edge without the oak weight of a pricier wine. The Rosso and the Rose round out the range. Specific origin and production details are not established for this label, so we describe what is in the bottle, not what a press sheet claims.
Explore the Vitiano range
Three Vitiano bottles we stock, all Italian, all value driven. The Cabernet is the entry point; the Rosso and Rose cost more but stay modest.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitiano Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL | Red wine, Cabernet Sauvignon | 750mL | Dark fruit, light cedar, easy tannin. Everyday Italian red. |
| Vitiano Rose 750mL | Rose wine | 750mL | Dry pink, red berry and citrus, served cold. |
| Vitiano Rosso 750mL | Red wine, Italian blend | 750mL | Rounder red blend, plum and spice, soft finish. |
Which Vitiano is right for you?
Pricing here is straightforward. The Vitiano Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL runs 6.99, which puts a real Italian red on the table for less than most six packs. The Vitiano Rose and the Vitiano Rosso are both 13.98, so the step up buys a fuller blend or a dry pink rather than a fancier label. Buy a mixed three and you have covered a week of dinners for under thirty five dollars.
Cheap enough to open without ceremony, structured enough for tomato sauce and grilled meat.
Dry, cold, and priced so a second bottle is not a decision.
Softer and rounder than the Cabernet, good with braised dishes and aged cheese.
Vitiano cocktails and pairings
Keep it simple and Italian. These wines want food with acid and salt, not delicate sauces.