
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.
- Sangiovese968
- Nebbiolo833
- Other Red Blends775
- Other Red Wine264
- Barbera210
- Tuscan Blends164
- Bordeaux Red Blends132
- Merlot85
- Dolcetto71
- Pinot Noir67
- Cabernet Sauvignon63
- Primitivo62
- Montepulciano61
- Nero d'Avola61
- Aglianico59
- Syrah/Shiraz44
- Negroamaro33
- Sagrantino29
- Lagrein28
- Grenache25
- Refosco18
- Cabernet Franc16
- Teroldego15
- Nerello Mascalese7
- Grignolino6
- Corvina4
- Rhône Blends3
- Carignan2
- Petit Verdot2
- Gaglioppo2
- Bonarda1
- Carmenere1
- Lambrusco1
- Malbec1
- Tannat1
- Tempranillo1
- Zinfandel1
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Fontanafredda Briccotondo Barbera 2010Barbera from Piedmont, Italy
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Carlin de Paolo Barbera d'Asti Superiore 2010Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Renato Ratti Barbera d'Asti 2010Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Villa Sparina Barbera del Monferrato 2010Barbera from Piedmont, Italy
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Marchesi di Barolo Maraia Barbera di Monferrato 2010Barbera from Piedmont, Italy
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Antica Casa Scarpa Casa Scarpa Barbera d'Asti 2010Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Prunotto Fiulot Barbera d'Asti 2010Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
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La Spinetta Barbera d'Asti Ca Di Pian 2010Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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La Spinetta Barbera d'Asti Ca Di Pian (375ML half-bottle) 2010Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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Vietti Barbera d'Asti Tre Vigne 2010Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Attilio Ghisolfi Barbera d'Alba Maggiora 2010Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
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Damilano Barbera d'Asti 2010Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Quattro Mani Barbera 2010Barbera from Piedmont, Italy
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Paitin Barbera d'Alba Serra 2010Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
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Pio Cesare Barbera d'Alba 2010Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
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Casa E. di Mirafiore Barbera d'Alba Superiore 2010Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
- WS
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Borgogno Barbera d'Alba 2010Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
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Beni di Batasiolo Barbera d'Alba Sovrana 2010Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
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Elio Perrone Barbera d'Asti Tasmorcan 2010Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
- RP
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Michele Chiarlo Le Orme Barbera d'Asti 2010Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Marcarini Barbera d'Alba Ciabot Camerano 2010Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
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Borgogno Barbera d'Alba Superiore 2010Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
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Ca'Viola Bric du Luv Barbera d'Alba 2010Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
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Bongiovanni Barbera d'Alba 2010Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
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Tenuta L'Illuminata Colbertina Barbera d'Alba 2010Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
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