
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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Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2017Bordeaux Red Blends from Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy
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G.D. Vajra Barolo Albe 2016Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Altesino Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2013Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
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Paolo Scavino Barolo Bric del Fiasc 2016Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Vietti Barolo Ravera 2015Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Paolo Scavino Barolo Carobric 2016Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Paolo Scavino Barolo Monvigliero 2015Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Paolo Scavino Barolo Bricco Ambrogio 2016Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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G.D. Vajra Barolo Coste di Rose 2015Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Antinori Solaia (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2016Tuscan Blends from Tuscany, Italy
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