Need help with Italian wines

[Iggywine]

Wow - At Jerry's request, I checked out your list, and you've got some wonderful wines AND prices here...
Umani Ronchi - This is a wonderful producer and a wonderful wine - I remember I've had it and enjoyed it, don't remember the grapes!
Hirschprun Pinot Grigio - This is from the Trentino region, and a very good producer (Alois Lageder). A definite buy.
Lugana - Don't know this producer, but the wine is basically like a light Soave, very pleasant, and usually somewhat fruity (not sweet - fruity!)
Straccali Chianti - Used to sell this, and still love it!! A great value, especially from this vintage - it will actually improve with age! Another incredible value from this vintage is the Antinori Santa Cristina 1997 - it's a stunning wine for usually around $6 or $7 a bottle.
Contratto Barbera - a very good producer and another very good value at this price. Remember, 1997 is the Italian vintage of the century - so what if it took them 97 years to learn the trick the French have used 3 times a decade?????
Le Bocce - don't know this one, or the Villa Pillo Syrah - but why buy Italian syrah when you can get Australian?
Finally, the Bertani Valpolicella is also another nice wine - a bit lighter bodied, but still quite enjoyable. Might be a bit tart unless you have it with pizza or other Italian food!
ENJOY!
George aka Iggywine