
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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Ornellaia Masseto 1997Merlot from Tuscany, Italy
- JS
- V
- RP
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Frescobaldi Lamaione 1997Merlot from Tuscany, Italy
- WS
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Ecco Domani Merlot 1997Merlot from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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La Marca Merlot 1997Merlot from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
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Lagaria Merlot 1997Merlot from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Sartori Merlot 1997Merlot from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
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Maculan Brentino di Breganze Merlot 1997Merlot from Veneto, Italy
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Il Vescovino Il Merlotto 1997Merlot from Tuscany, Italy
- WS
- RP
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Lagaria Merlot (1.5L) 1997Merlot from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Santa Margherita Merlot 1997Merlot from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Bollini Reserve Merlot 1997Merlot from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Folonari 1996 Merlot 1.5 L 1997Merlot from Italy
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Livio Felluga Sosso Riserva Merlot 1997Merlot from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
- WS
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Banfi Mandrielle Merlot 1997Merlot from Tuscany, Italy
- W&S
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Castello di Ama L'Apparita 1997Merlot from Tuscany, Italy
- RP
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Tua Rita Redigaffi 1997Merlot from Tuscany, Italy
- RP
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Vie di Romans Voos dai Ciamps Rosso 1997Merlot from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
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Castello di Bossi Girolamo 1997Merlot from Tuscany, Italy