Italian Red Wine

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Varietal Red Wine
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Region Italy
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Size & Type Green
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Uccelliera Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2016Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
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Vietti Barolo Rocche di Castiglione 2018Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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Speri Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso 2019Other Red Blends from Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy
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Col d'Orcia Poggio al Vento Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2015Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
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Vietti Barolo Lazzarito 2018Nebbiolo from Serralunga d'Alba, Piedmont, Italy
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E. Pira e Figli Barolo Via Nuova 2018Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
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133115 99Save $17.01 (13%)
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.