
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.
- Sangiovese475
- Nebbiolo417
- Other Red Blends366
- Other Red Wine95
- Barbera93
- Bordeaux Red Blends67
- Tuscan Blends64
- Merlot47
- Montepulciano31
- Aglianico30
- Dolcetto26
- Nero d'Avola26
- Syrah/Shiraz25
- Cabernet Sauvignon19
- Sagrantino19
- Pinot Noir14
- Negroamaro11
- Primitivo11
- Grenache7
- Lagrein6
- Refosco6
- Cabernet Franc4
- Carignan3
- Nerello Mascalese2
- Teroldego2
- Bonarda1
- Corvina1
- Lambrusco1
- Gaglioppo1
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Marco Felluga Collio Merlot Varneri 2006Merlot from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
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Frescobaldi Lamaione 2006Merlot from Tuscany, Italy
- WS
- RP
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Brandolini Merlot 2006Merlot from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
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Kris Heart Merlot 2006Merlot from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
- RP
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Falesco Merlot Umbria 2006Merlot from Italy
- RP
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Brandolini Vistorta 2006Merlot from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
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Planeta Merlot 2006Merlot from Italy
- WE
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Falesco Montiano 2006Merlot from Italy
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Petrolo Galatrona 2006Merlot from Tuscany, Italy
- WS
- RP
- WE
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Petrolo Galatrona (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2006Merlot from Tuscany, Italy
- WS
- RP
- WE
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Ornellaia Masseto (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2006Merlot from Tuscany, Italy
- RP
- JS
- WS
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Tua Rita Redigaffi Toscana 2006Merlot from Tuscany, Italy
- RP
- WE
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Castello di Ama L'Apparita 2006Merlot from Tuscany, Italy
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Castello di Querceto Podalirio Merlot 2006Merlot from Tuscany, Italy
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Masottina Piave Merlot 2006Merlot from Veneto, Italy
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Zidarich Ruje Rosso 2006Merlot from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
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Azienda Agricola Foffani Friuli Aquileia Riserva Merlot 2006Merlot from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
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Fasoli Gino Veronese Orgno Merlot 2006Merlot from Verona, Veneto, Italy
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Casa Emma Soloio Rosso 2006Merlot from Tuscany, Italy
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Villa Mangiacane Toscana Aleah 2006Merlot from Tuscany, Italy
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PierPaolo Baolar Merlot 2006Merlot from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
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Ronco del Gelso Friuli Isonzo Merlot 2006Merlot from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
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Di Lenardo Just Me Merlot 2006Merlot from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
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Orlando Abrigo Livraie Rosso 2006Merlot from Piedmont, Italy
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Volpe Pasini Zuc di Volpe 'Focus' Merlot 2006Merlot from Colli Orientali del Friuli, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy