
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.
- Nebbiolo286
- Sangiovese259
- Other Red Blends238
- Barbera60
- Other Red Wine59
- Tuscan Blends48
- Bordeaux Red Blends47
- Merlot35
- Nero d'Avola22
- Syrah/Shiraz17
- Aglianico17
- Montepulciano17
- Dolcetto16
- Pinot Noir13
- Primitivo13
- Cabernet Sauvignon10
- Sagrantino10
- Negroamaro7
- Refosco7
- Grenache6
- Cabernet Franc5
- Lagrein4
- Teroldego3
- Carignan2
- Nerello Mascalese2
- Corvina1
- Gamay1
- Tannat1
- Tempranillo1
- Gaglioppo1
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Bruno Giacosa Falletto Dolcetto d'Alba 2005Dolcetto from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
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Prunotto Dolcetto d'Alba 2005Dolcetto from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
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Marchesi di Barolo Dolcetto d'Alba 2005Dolcetto from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
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Marchesi di Gresy Dolcetto d'Alba Aribaldo 2005Dolcetto from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
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Hernder Estate Wines Dolcetto di Diano d'Alba Montagrillo 2005Dolcetto from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
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Azienda Agricola Bricco del Cucu Dogliani Bricco S. Bernardo 2005Dolcetto from Dogliani, Piedmont, Italy
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G.D. Vajra Dolcetto d'Alba 2005Dolcetto from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
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Fontanabianca Bordini Dolcetto d'Alba 2005Dolcetto from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
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Cavalier Bartolomeo Dolcetto d'Alba Solanotto Altinasso Vigneti 2005Dolcetto from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
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Rocche Costamagna Rubis Dolcetto d'Alba 2005Dolcetto from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
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Icardi Rousori Dolcetto d'Alba 2005Dolcetto from Alba, Piedmont, Italy
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Ettore Germano Langhe Balau Rosso 2005Dolcetto from Piedmont, Italy
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Herdade da Calada Dolcetto di Dogliani 2005Dolcetto from Dogliani, Piedmont, Italy
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Aldo Conterno Masante Langhe Dolcetto 2005Dolcetto from Piedmont, Italy
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Tenuta Carretta Dolcetto 2005Dolcetto from Piedmont, Italy
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Hernder Estate Wines Dolcetto di Diano d'Alba Costa Fiore 2005Dolcetto from Alba, Piedmont, Italy