
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.
- Other Red Blends916
- Sangiovese879
- Nebbiolo661
- Barbera332
- Other Red Wine314
- Tuscan Blends206
- Bordeaux Red Blends142
- Dolcetto141
- Merlot110
- Nero d'Avola104
- Montepulciano101
- Primitivo101
- Pinot Noir82
- Cabernet Sauvignon73
- Aglianico64
- Negroamaro54
- Lagrein51
- Syrah/Shiraz40
- Grenache32
- Refosco30
- Teroldego23
- Cabernet Franc22
- Grignolino11
- Nerello Mascalese11
- Corvina9
- Sagrantino8
- Carignan6
- Schiava6
- Rhône Blends5
- Gaglioppo4
- Bonarda3
- Lambrusco3
- Gamay1
- Malbec1
- Petit Verdot1
- Tempranillo1
- Zinfandel1
- Frappato1
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Elvio Cogno Bricco dei Merli Barbera 2012Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
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Ca'Viola Brichet Barbera d'Alba 2012Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
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La Spinetta Barbera d'Asti Ca Di Pian 2012Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Sandrone Barbera d'Alba 2012Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
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Beni di Batasiolo Barbera d'Alba Sovrana 2012Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
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Paitin Barbera d'Alba Serra 2012Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
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Sottimano Barbera d'Alba Pairolero 2012Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
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Quattro Mani Barbera 2012Barbera from Piedmont, Italy
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Domenico Clerico Trevigne Barbera d'Alba 2012Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
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Carlin de Paolo Barbera d'Asti 2012Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Coppo L'Avvocata Barbera d'Asti 2012Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Antica Casa Scarpa Casa Scarpa Barbera d'Asti 2012Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Prunotto Fiulot Barbera d'Asti 2012Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Marchesi di Barolo Maraia Barbera di Monferrato 2012Barbera from Piedmont, Italy
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Bruno Giacosa Falletto Barbera d'Alba 2012Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
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Pio Cesare Fides Barbera d'Alba 2012Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
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Villa Sparina Barbera del Monferrato 2012Barbera from Piedmont, Italy
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Prunotto Barbera d'Alba Pian Romualdo 2012Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
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Elio Perrone Barbera d'Asti Tasmorcan 2012Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Marcarini Barbera d'Alba Ciabot Camerano 2012Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
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Vietti Barbera d'Asti Tre Vigne 2012Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Tenuta L'Illuminata Colbertina Barbera d'Alba 2012Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
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Renato Ratti Barbera d'Asti 2012Barbera from Asti, Piedmont, Italy
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Aldo Conterno Conca Tre Pile Barbera d'Alba 2012Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
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Borgogno Barbera d'Alba 2012Barbera from Alba, Piedmont, Italy