Mini-reviews 174: Four wines worth drinking (and mostly fairly priced)

Reviews of wines that don’t need their own post, but are worth noting for one reason or another. Look for it on the fourth Friday of each month. This month, four wines worth drinking, and at mostly fair prices

• Italo Cescon Pinot Grigio 2022 ($15, purchased, 12.5%): This Italian white is a top-notch pinot grigio, almost subtle and layered. A friend brought it to our BYOB dinner, where it was a big hit. Imported by Orvino Imports & Distributing

• Rough Day Rose 2022 ($12, purchased, 13%): A pleasant, berry fruit Bulgarian rose – yes, Bulgarian – that would cost about $8 if wine bore any relation to reality. But throw a cute label on it – a puppy! – and sell it at Whole Foods, and it’s worth one-third more. Imported by G&B Importers

• Apaltagua Pinot Noir Reserva 2020 ($14, sample, 13.5%): Well-made and varietally correct Chilean piont noir at a fair price. Some berry. reserved tannins, not too much oak, and surprisingly structured for an every day wine. Imported by Global Vineyard Importers

• Orlana Vinho Verde Rose NV ($8, purchased, 11%): Competent, if unexciting, pink vinho verde that could be a Whole Foods private label. It has decent fizz, isn’t too sweet, and has some sort of berry flavor. Imported by Luneau USA