Need help with Italian wines

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A wine shop I frequent is having a "February Super Sale" on a number of Italian wines. I know next to zip about them, so I'm hoping some of you out there can further an opinion. Here's the list, including prices:

97 Umani Ranchi Casal di Serra $7.99
96 Cason Hirschprunn Pinot Grigio $9.59
97 Otella Lugana $7.19
97 Straccali Chianti DOCG $4.19
96 Contratto Barbera D'Asti $7.99
97 Le Bocce Chianti $7.99
95 Cesari "Liano" $14.39
95 Villa Pillo Syrah $11.19
97 Erik Banti Carato $7.99
97 Bertani Valpolicella $10.39

I figured it was about time I expanded my wine horizons, and these prices look really good (if the wines are worth it).

Thanks, in advance, for any input.
Bob