
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.
- Sangiovese90
- Other Red Blends65
- Nebbiolo29
- Merlot24
- Tuscan Blends18
- Bordeaux Red Blends14
- Barbera12
- Montepulciano12
- Cabernet Sauvignon10
- Other Red Wine10
- Nero d'Avola9
- Primitivo6
- Dolcetto4
- Syrah/Shiraz3
- Aglianico3
- Lagrein3
- Pinot Noir2
- Cabernet Franc2
- Grenache2
- Gaglioppo2
- Teroldego2
- Negroamaro1
- Zinfandel1
- Refosco1
- Sagrantino1
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Tua Rita Redigaffi Toscana 2002Merlot from Tuscany, Italy
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Ecco Domani Merlot 2002Merlot from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Folonari Venezie Merlot 2002Merlot from Veneto, Italy
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Fontana Candida Merlot 2002Merlot from Italy
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Lagaria Merlot 2002Merlot from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Bolla Merlot 2002Merlot from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
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Mezzacorona Merlot 2002Merlot from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Bollini Merlot 2002Merlot from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Danzante Merlot 2002Merlot from Italy
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Falesco Merlot Umbria 2002Merlot from Italy
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Kris Merlot 2002Merlot from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Le Due Terre Merlot 2002Merlot from Colli Orientali del Friuli, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
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Petrolo Galatrona (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2002Merlot from Tuscany, Italy
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Le Macchiole Messorio 2002Merlot from Tuscany, Italy
- RP
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Brandolini Vistorta 2002Merlot from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
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Radikon Merlot 2002Merlot from Collio Goriziano, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
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Toros Franco Azienda Agricola Collio Merlot 2002Merlot from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
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Azienda Agricola Meroi Davino Colli Orientali del Friuli Ros di Buri 2002Merlot from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
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Feudo Principi di Butera Calat Merlot 2002Merlot from Sicily, Italy
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Feudi di San Gregorio Patrimo 2002Merlot from Campania, Italy
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Castel Sallegg Sudtirol-Alto Adige Riserva Merlot 2002Merlot from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
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Bella Sera Merlot 2002Merlot from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
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Santa Margherita Versato Merlot 2002Merlot from Veneto, Italy