Grilled steak is one of those meals that deserves a serious drink in your hand. The char, the fat, the salt — they're all doing something specific on your palate, and the right bottle amplifies all of it. Here's what we'd pour from our current shelf.
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is underrated for this exact situation. It's inky, grippy, and loaded with dark cherry and dried herb — plus an almost rustic, meaty quality that plays off grilled beef. The tannins are substantial but not brutal, and at $25 it's the kind of bottle you open on a Tuesday without guilt. This is what you grab when you're feeding a crowd or just want something honest and delicious without overthinking it.
Best with: Skirt steak, flank steak, burgers off the grill. Also great with chimichurri.
Lunaria Coste Di Moro was listed in stock in our online shop on October 30, 2026. Pickup is at 1128 W Armitage Ave in Lincoln Park.
Order online for pickup at 1128 W Armitage Ave in Lincoln Park.
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