
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.
- Sangiovese226
- Other Red Blends164
- Nebbiolo120
- Barbera55
- Tuscan Blends47
- Bordeaux Red Blends35
- Merlot29
- Other Red Wine29
- Cabernet Sauvignon19
- Nero d'Avola12
- Aglianico11
- Primitivo10
- Dolcetto9
- Montepulciano9
- Negroamaro7
- Pinot Noir6
- Syrah/Shiraz4
- Refosco4
- Grenache3
- Lagrein3
- Sagrantino3
- Cabernet Franc2
- Corvina2
- Zinfandel1
- Teroldego1
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Argentiera Bolgheri Superiore 2003Bordeaux Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
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Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2003Bordeaux Red Blends from Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy
- W&S
- JS
- D
- WS
- RP
- WE
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Falesco Marciliano 2003Bordeaux Red Blends from Italy
- WE
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Tenuta Sette Ponti Oreno 2003Bordeaux Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
- WS
- RP
- WE
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Brancaia Ilatraia 2003Bordeaux Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
- WS
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Tenuta San Guido Guidalberto 2003Bordeaux Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
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Tua Rita Giusto di Notri 2003Bordeaux Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
- WS
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Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove 2003Bordeaux Red Blends from Italy
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Maculan Brentino 2003Bordeaux Red Blends from Italy
- WS
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Livernano Toscana 2003Bordeaux Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
- WS
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Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2003Bordeaux Red Blends from Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy
- W&S
- D
- JS
- RP
- WS
- WE
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Tenuta Guado al Tasso 2003Bordeaux Red Blends from Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy
- WE
- WS
- RP
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Ornellaia 2003Bordeaux Red Blends from Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy
- WS
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Argentiera Villa Donoratico 2003Bordeaux Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
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Fattoria Poggio Gagliardo Montescudaio Ultimosole 2003Bordeaux Red Blends from Montescudaio, Tuscany, Italy
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Poggio Bertaio Crovello 2003Bordeaux Red Blends from Umbria, Italy
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Banfi Excelsus 2003Bordeaux Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
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Bussola L'Errante TB 2003Bordeaux Red Blends from Veneto, Italy
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Capezzana Ghiaie della Furba Toscana 2003Bordeaux Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
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Schiopetto Podere dei Blumeri Rosso 2003Bordeaux Red Blends from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
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San Valentino Rubicone Luna Nuova Rosso 2003Bordeaux Red Blends from Emilia, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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Terrabianca Ceppate 2003Bordeaux Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
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Azienda Agricola Elisabetta di Brunetti Toscana Le Marze Rosso 2003Bordeaux Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
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Cantine Fina Sicilia Caro Maestro Rosso 2003Bordeaux Red Blends from Sicily, Italy
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Podere San Luigi Fidenzio 2003Bordeaux Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy