
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.
- Sangiovese317
- Nebbiolo299
- Other Red Blends215
- Barbera78
- Other Red Wine59
- Tuscan Blends54
- Bordeaux Red Blends44
- Merlot37
- Aglianico19
- Cabernet Sauvignon15
- Nero d'Avola13
- Dolcetto12
- Montepulciano12
- Syrah/Shiraz9
- Primitivo9
- Sagrantino9
- Negroamaro7
- Pinot Noir6
- Lagrein4
- Cabernet Franc3
- Grenache3
- Refosco2
- Teroldego2
- Corvina1
- Gamay1
- Gaglioppo1
- Nerello Mascalese1
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Terredora di Paolo Fatica Contadina Taurasi 2004Aglianico from Italy
- RP
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Elena Fucci Aglianico Del Vulture Titolo 2004Aglianico from Italy
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Terredora di Paolo Pago Dei Fusi Taurasi 2004Aglianico from Italy
- RP
- WE
- WS
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Feudi di San Gregorio Aglianico Rubrato 2004Aglianico from Italy
- WS
- WE
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Tormaresca Bocca di Lupo 2004Aglianico from Puglia, Italy
- RP
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Di Majo Norante Norante Contado Molise Aglianico 2004Aglianico from Italy
- RP
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Mastroberardino Radici Taurasi 2004Aglianico from Campania, Italy
- RP
- WE
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Salvatore Molettieri Taurasi Vigna Cinque Querce 2004Aglianico from Campania, Italy
- RP
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Cantina del Taburno Aglianico del Taburno Delius 2004Aglianico from Campania, Italy
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Feudi di San Gregorio Taurasi 2004Aglianico from Campania, Italy
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Cantina di Venosa Aglianico del Vulture Il Madrigale di Gesualdo 2004Aglianico from Basilicata, Italy
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D'Angelo Aglianico del Vulture Caselle Riserva 2004Aglianico from Basilicata, Italy
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Feudi di San Gregorio Aglianico del Vulture Vigne di Mezzo Efesto 2004Aglianico from Basilicata, Italy
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D'Angelo Aglianico del Vulture Valle del Noce 2004Aglianico from Basilicata, Italy
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Fattoria La Rivolta Aglianico del Taburno Terra di Rivolta Riserva 2004Aglianico from Campania, Italy
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Cantina del Taburno Aglianico del Taburno Bue Apis 2004Aglianico from Campania, Italy
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Azienda Agricola Fontanavecchia Aglianico del Taburno Grave Mora 2004Aglianico from Campania, Italy
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Ocone - Agricola del Monte Aglianico del Taburno Vigna Pezza La Corte 2004Aglianico from Campania, Italy
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Ocone - Agricola del Monte Aglianico del Taburno Diomede 2004Aglianico from Campania, Italy