Bodegas Nekeas Rosado, 2006, $7
A 50/50 blend of Garnacha and Cabernet, this juicy rosé offers lush, fruity notes of strawberries and cherries and is accented with a little spice. It’s hard to beat the price.

Librandi Ciró Rosato, 2006, $11
This well-balanced spicy and floral Calabrian Rosato made from Gaglioppo grapes is young and fresh enough to be enjoyed by itself, but we like to drink it with our Oregano-Marinated Grilled Chicken with Charred Lemons.

Cusumano Insolia, 2005, $12
A splendid white with notes of bright apple and melon. Soft hints of honey and good acidity make this a great food wine.

Domäne Wachau Federspiel “Terrassen” Gruner Veltliner, 2005, $14
Stony minerality, zippy acidity, and slightly herbaceous green apple and lemon hints make this Austrian white a perfect accompaniment with almost any food.

Medici Ermete Quercioli Reggiano Lambrusco DOC Secco, 2005, $13
Not your typical Lambrusco. This elegantly effervescent red is dry, with dark fruit flavor, and matches perfectly with Parmigiano, cold cuts, or grilled stuffed poblanos.

Navarro Correas Colección Privada, 2005, $13
A dark, meaty Argentine Malbec with raspberry and cherry flavors that goes perfectly with a great rib-eye.

Gianluca Rottura is co-owner of New York City wine store In Vino Veritas.