
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.
- Other Red Blends918
- Sangiovese874
- Nebbiolo659
- Barbera332
- Other Red Wine314
- Tuscan Blends205
- Bordeaux Red Blends142
- Dolcetto141
- Merlot110
- Nero d'Avola104
- Montepulciano101
- Primitivo101
- Pinot Noir82
- Cabernet Sauvignon73
- Aglianico64
- Negroamaro54
- Lagrein51
- Syrah/Shiraz40
- Grenache32
- Refosco30
- Teroldego23
- Cabernet Franc22
- Grignolino11
- Nerello Mascalese11
- Corvina9
- Sagrantino8
- Carignan6
- Schiava6
- Rhône Blends5
- Gaglioppo4
- Bonarda3
- Lambrusco3
- Gamay1
- Malbec1
- Petit Verdot1
- Tempranillo1
- Zinfandel1
- Frappato1
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J. Hofstatter Alto Adige Lagrein 2012Lagrein from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Abbazia di Novacella Lagrein 2012Lagrein from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Terlan Greis Riserva Lagrein 2012Lagrein from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Terlan Porphyr Riserva Lagrein 2012Lagrein from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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K. Martini & Sohn Gurnzan Rueslhof Lagrein 2012Lagrein from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Manincor Alto Adige Lagrein Rubatsch 2012Lagrein from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Ansitz Waldgries Lagrein 2012Lagrein from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Cavit Bottega Vinai Lagrein 2012Lagrein from Trentino, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Elena Walch Lagrein 2012Lagrein from Alto Adige, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Castelfeder Sudtirol Alto Adige Rieder Lagrein 2012Lagrein from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Peter Zemmer Alto Adige - Sudtirol Lagrein 2012Lagrein from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Thurnhof Sudtirol Merlau Lagrein 2012Lagrein from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Erbhof Unterganzner Lagrein Riserva 2012Lagrein from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Franz Haas Alto Adige Schweizer Lagrein 2012Lagrein from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Az. Agr. Cipriano Fedrizzi Trentino Lagrein 2012Lagrein from Trentino, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Laimburg Sudtirol-Alto Adige Lagrein 2012Lagrein from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Cantina Koessler Sudtirol-Alto Adige Lagrein 2012Lagrein from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Laimburg Sudtirol-Alto Adige Barbagol Riserva Lagrein 2012Lagrein from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Brunnenhof Mazzon Alto Adige-Sudtirol Lagrein 2012Lagrein from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Hartmann Dona Lagrein 2012Lagrein from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Tenute Loacker Lagrein Sudtirol-Alto Adige Kastlet Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Lagrein from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Tenuta Egger-Ramer Kristian Gries Lagrein Riserva 2012Lagrein from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Terlan Alto Adige Classico Lagrein 2012Lagrein from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Josef Niedermayr Vineyard and Winery Sudtirol Alto Adige Blacedelle Gries Lagrein 2012Lagrein from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Castel Sallegg Sudtirol-Alto Adige Lagrein 2012Lagrein from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy