
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.
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Michele Chiarlo Le Orme Barbera d'Asti 2001Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Vietti Barbera d'Alba Scarrone Vigna Vecchia 2001Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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Bruno Giacosa Barbera d'Alba 2001Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
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Luigi Coppo Barbera d'Asti Camp Du Rous 2001Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Coppo L'Avvocata Barbera d'Asti 2001Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Marchesi di Barolo Barbera d'Alba Ruvei 2001Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
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Beni di Batasiolo Barberad'Alba 2001Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
- WE
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Vietti Barbera d'Alba Tre Vigne 2001Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
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Prunotto Fiulot Barbera d'Asti 2001Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
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Vietti Barbera d'Asti Tre Vigne 2001Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Coppo Camp du Rouss Barbera d'Asti 2001Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
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Michele Chiarlo Barbera d'Asti La Court 2001Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Quorum Barbera d'Asti 2001Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
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Bava Barbera d'Asti Superiore Nizza Pianoalto 2001Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Castello del Poggio Masarej 2001Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Tenuta Garetto Barbera d'Asti Tra Neit e Di 2001Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Filippo Gallino Barbera d'Alba 2001Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
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Azienda Vinicola Rovero Barbera d'Asti Vigneto Gustin 2001Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Villa Sparina Rivalta 2001Barbera from Piedmont, Italy
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l'Armangia Barbera d'Asti Titon Superiore 2001Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Cabutto Barbera d'Alba Superiore 2001Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
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Tenimenti Famiglia Cavallero Barbera d'Asti Superiore Cavale 2001Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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E. Pira e Figli Barbera d'Alba 2001Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
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Tenuta Garetto Fava Barbera d'Asti 2001Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Tenuta Garetto Barbera d'Asti In Pectore 2001Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy