
Italian Red Wine
Picturesque hillsides, endless coastlines and a favorable climate ...
Italian Red Wine
While picturesque hillsides, endless coastlines and a favorable climate serve to unify the grape-growing culture of this country. The apparent never-ending world of indigenous grape varieties gives Italy an unexampled charm and allure for its red wines. From the steep inclines of the Alps to the sprawling, warm, coastal plains of the south, red grape varieties thrive throughout.
The kings of Italy, wines like Barolo and Barbaresco (made of Nebbiolo), and Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino (made of Sangiovese), as well as Amarone (mostly Corvina), play center stage for the most lauded, collected and cellar-worthy reds. Less popular but entirely deserving of as much praise are the wines made from Aglianico, Sagrantino and Nerello Mascalese.
For those accustomed to drinking New World reds, the south is the place to start. Grapes like Negroamaro or Primitvo from Puglia and Nero d’Avola from Sicily make soft, ammicable, full-bodied, fruit-dominant wines. Curious palates should be on the lookout for Cannonau (Grenache), Lagrein, Teroldego, Ruché, Freisa, Cesanese, Schiopettino, Rossese and Gaglioppo to name a few.
- Sangiovese226
- Other Red Blends163
- Nebbiolo121
- Barbera55
- Tuscan Blends47
- Bordeaux Red Blends35
- Merlot29
- Other Red Wine29
- Cabernet Sauvignon19
- Nero d'Avola13
- Aglianico11
- Primitivo10
- Dolcetto9
- Montepulciano9
- Negroamaro7
- Pinot Noir6
- Syrah/Shiraz4
- Refosco4
- Grenache3
- Lagrein3
- Sagrantino3
- Cabernet Franc2
- Corvina2
- Zinfandel1
- Teroldego1
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Feudi di San Gregorio Serpico 2003Aglianico from Campania, Italy
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Cantina di Venosa Aglianico del Vulture Vignali 2003Aglianico from Italy
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Feudi di San Gregorio Aglianico Rubrato 2003Aglianico from Italy
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Feudi di San Gregorio Serpico (3 Liter Bottle) 2003Aglianico from Campania, Italy
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Cantina del Taburno Aglianico del Taburno Bue Apis 2003Aglianico from Campania, Italy
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Ocone - Agricola del Monte Aglianico del Taburno Vigna Pezza La Corte 2003Aglianico from Campania, Italy
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Fattoria La Rivolta Aglianico del Taburno Terra di Rivolta Riserva 2003Aglianico from Campania, Italy
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Mustilli Sant'Agata dei Goti Cesco di Nece Aglianico 2003Aglianico from Campania, Italy
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Cantina Terre degli Svevi s.r.l. Aglianico del Vulture Serpara 2003Aglianico from Basilicata, Italy
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Cantina di Venosa Aglianico del Vulture Il Madrigale di Gesualdo 2003Aglianico from Basilicata, Italy
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Azienda Agricola Fontanavecchia Aglianico del Taburno Grave Mora 2003Aglianico from Campania, Italy