
Italian Red Wine
Picturesque hillsides, endless coastlines and a favorable climate ...
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. 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, Lagrein, Teroldego, Ruché, Freisa, Cesanese, Schiopettino, Rossese and Gaglioppo to name a few.
- Nebbiolo584
- Sangiovese554
- Other Red Blends533
- Other Red Wine185
- Barbera115
- Bordeaux Red Blends114
- Tuscan Blends103
- Merlot64
- Montepulciano53
- Nero d'Avola47
- Aglianico43
- 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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Allegrini La Grola 2008Corvina from Veneto, Italy
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Allegrini La Poja 2008Corvina from Veneto, Italy
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Casa Vitivinicola Tinazzi Ca' de' Rocchi Montere Corvina 2008Corvina from Veneto, Italy
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Gerardo Cesari S.p.A. Veronese Jema Corvina 2008Corvina from Verona, Veneto, Italy