
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.
- Sangiovese1655
- Nebbiolo1585
- Other Red Blends464
- Bordeaux Red Blends373
- Tuscan Blends212
- Merlot114
- Barbera103
- Aglianico71
- Nero d'Avola62
- Dolcetto47
- Cabernet Sauvignon43
- Other Red Wine43
- Montepulciano38
- Cabernet Franc34
- Syrah/Shiraz32
- Nerello Mascalese29
- Corvina17
- Negroamaro17
- Pinot Noir16
- Sagrantino16
- Grenache12
- Primitivo12
- Lagrein8
- Carignan6
- Rhône Blends2
- Gaglioppo2
- Bonarda1
- Carmenere1
- Petit Verdot1
- Freisa1
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Vietti Barbera d'Asti Tre Vigne 2018Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- D
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Vietti Barbera d'Alba Scarrone 2017Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
- D
- RP
- JS
- WS
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Paolo Conterno La Ginestra Barbera d'Alba 2016Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
- JS
- WS
- RP
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Vietti Barbera d'Alba Scarrone Vigna Vecchia 2017Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
- JS
- RP
- WS
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Paolo Conterno Bricco Barbera d'Asti 2018Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
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Sottimano Barbera d'Alba Pairolero 2018Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
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Casa E. di Mirafiore Barbera d'Alba Superiore 2009Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
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Marchesi di Barolo Peiragal Barbera d'Alba 2017Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
- JS
- RP
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La Spinetta Barbera d'Asti Ca Di Pian (375ML half-bottle) 2007Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- WS
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Marchesi di Barolo Barbera d'Alba Ruvei 2015Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
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Sottimano Barbera d'Alba Pairolero 2016Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
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Hastae Barbera d'Asti Quorum 1999Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- WS
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Vietti Barbera d'Alba Scarrone 2006Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- W&S
- WS
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La Spinetta Barbera d'Asti Ca Di Pian 2007Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- WS
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La Spinetta Barbera d'Asti Ca Di Pian (375ML half-bottle) 2014Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- JS
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Coppo L'Avvocata Barbera d'Asti 2011Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
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Vietti Barbera d'Alba Scarrone 2007Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- W&S
- WE
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Vietti Barbera d'Alba Tre Vigne 2006Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- W&S
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Vietti Barbera d'Asti La Crena 2003Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- WS
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Vietti Barbera d'Asti Tre Vigne 2007Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
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Quorum Barbera d'Asti 2003Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
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La Spinetta Barbera d'Alba Gallina 2005Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
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Michele Chiarlo Nizza Cipressi Barbera 2016Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
- WE
- RP
- WS
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Bruna Grimaldi Scassa Barbera d'Alba 2015Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
- JS
- RP
- WS
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Pio Cesare Barbera d'Alba 2017Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
- JS
- RP