
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.
-
La Spinetta Barbera d'Asti Ca Di Pian (375ML half-bottle) 2007Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- WS
-
La Spinetta Barbera d'Asti Ca Di Pian 2007Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- WS
-
Vietti Barbera d'Alba Scarrone 2007Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- W&S
- WE
-
Vietti Barbera d'Asti Tre Vigne 2007Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
-
Michele Chiarlo Le Orme Barbera d'Asti 2007Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
-
Paitin Barbera d'Alba Campolive 2007Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- WS
-
Conterno Fantino Barbera d'Alba Vignota 2007Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
-
Pio Cesare Fides Barbera d'Alba 2007Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
- RP
-
Vietti Barbera d'Alba Tre Vigne 2007Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
-
Massolino Barbera d'Alba 2007Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
-
Pelissero Barbera d'Alba Piani 2007Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
- RP