
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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Falesco Montiano 1999Merlot from Italy
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Maculan Brentino di Breganze Merlot 1999Merlot from Italy
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Folonari Venezie Merlot 1999Merlot from Veneto, Italy
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Torresella Merlot 1999Merlot from Veneto, Italy
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Bolla Merlot 1999Merlot from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
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Fabiano Merlot 1999Merlot from Veneto, Italy
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Fontana Candida Merlot 1999Merlot from Italy
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Danzante Merlot 1999Merlot from Italy
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Kettmeir Merlot 1999Merlot from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Mezzacorona Merlot 1999Merlot from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Tolloy Merlot 1999Merlot from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Zenato Merlot 1999Merlot from Veneto, Italy
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Bollini Merlot 1999Merlot from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Marco Felluga Merlot 1999Merlot from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
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Ecco Domani Merlot 1999Merlot from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Bolla Merlot (1.5 L) 1999Merlot from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
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Santa Margherita Versato Merlot 1999Merlot from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Kris Merlot 1999Merlot from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Pighin Merlot 1999Merlot from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
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Bolla Colforte Merlot 1999Merlot from Italy
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Falesco Merlot Umbria 1999Merlot from Italy
- RP
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La Palazzola Merlot 1999Merlot from Italy
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Lagaria Merlot 1999Merlot from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Bollini Reserve Merlot 1999Merlot from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy