Taylor Parsons, Osteria Mozza

The former Spago star now heads up Mozza's wine program, where he encourages diners to drink outside of their comfort zone.

2011 Lugana Tenuta Maiolo
"This bracing, briny white was made from the Trebbiano grape grown on the glacial shores of the insanely picturesque Lake Garda. Quaffing wine if there ever was one."
Price: $9.67
Available: Here.

2007 Fatalone Primitivo Gioia del Colle
"Who knew Primitivo could be so good? The label says 15% alcohol, which only makes the gorgeous balance and depth of this old-school wine all the more amazing. It reminds me of the classic Zinfandels of California before everything got all crazy. The bottle's shockingly yummy with grilled fish, too!"
Price: $19.75
Available: Here.

2011 Bisson Glera
"Prosecco is usually a pretty frivolous wine. Here, though, in the hands of Ligurian master Pierluigi Lugano in concert with a Venetian friend who owns vineyards north of Venice, it’s anything but. Precise flavors, depth, and intensity — it’s all but impossible to have just one glass."
Price: $19.99
Available: Here.

2011 Etna Bianco Tenuta delle Terre Nere
"This Carricante-based white is from the volcanic slopes of Sicily’s Mount Etna. Floral, nutty, and complex, it's an off-the-beaten-path Italian wine for lovers of white Burgundy."
Price: $17.59
Available: Here.

2011 Pelaverga Verduno Comm. G.B. Burlotto
"This beautiful light red was made from the Pelaverga grape, an almost extinct variety grown by a small handful of producers around the town of Verduno. The Burlotto family has been making wine since the 1850s, so they know what’s up. Pretty, fresh, and surprisingly spicy — it's best served slightly chilled."
Price: $17.99
Available: Here.

Photos: Courtesy of Lugana; Fatalone