
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.
- Nebbiolo586
- Sangiovese553
- Other Red Blends530
- Other Red Wine184
- Bordeaux Red Blends115
- Barbera115
- Tuscan Blends103
- Merlot64
- Montepulciano53
- Nero d'Avola47
- Aglianico44
- Primitivo38
- Cabernet Sauvignon37
- Dolcetto36
- Pinot Noir29
- Syrah/Shiraz28
- Sagrantino22
- Negroamaro18
- Lagrein14
- Refosco13
- Grenache9
- Cabernet Franc7
- Carignan5
- Teroldego5
- Corvina4
- Gaglioppo2
- Nerello Mascalese2
- Rhône Blends1
- Lambrusco1
- Mourvedre1
- Tempranillo1
- Zinfandel1
- Grignolino1
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Beni di Batasiolo Barbera d'Alba Sovrana 2008Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
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Vietti Barbera d'Asti Tre Vigne 2008Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- WS
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La Spinetta Barbera d'Asti Ca Di Pian 2008Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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Marchesi di Barolo Barbera d'Alba Ruvei 2008Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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Fontanafredda Briccotondo Barbera 2008Barbera from Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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Vietti Barbera d'Alba Tre Vigne 2008Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
- WS
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Marchesi di Barolo Maraia Barbera di Monferrato 2008Barbera from Piedmont, Italy
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Casa E. di Mirafiore Barbera d'Alba Superiore 2008Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
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Damilano Barbera d'Alba 2008Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
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Pio Cesare Barbera d'Alba 2008Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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Pio Cesare Fides Barbera d'Alba 2008Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
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Prunotto Fiulot Barbera d'Asti 2008Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Renato Ratti Torriglione Barbera d'Alba 2008Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
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Manzone Barbera d'Alba 2008Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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G.D. Vajra Barbera d'Alba 2008Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
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Vietti Barbera d'Alba Scarrone 2008Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
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Oddero Barbera d'Asti Vinchio 2008Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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Michele Chiarlo Le Orme Barbera d'Asti 2008Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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Pico Maccario Lavignone Barbera D'Asti 2008Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Damilano Barbera d'Asti 2008Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
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Braida Barbera Montebruna 2008Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
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Attilio Ghisolfi Barbera d'Alba Maggiora 2008Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
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Cantina Giogantinu Barbera d'Asti Vigna San Martino Superiore 2008Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Azienda Agricola Cascina Garitina Barbera d'Asti Caranti Superiore 2008Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Cantina del Pino Barbera d'Alba 2008Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy