
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.
- Sangiovese156
- Nebbiolo94
- Other Red Blends54
- Tuscan Blends41
- Bordeaux Red Blends27
- Barbera23
- Montepulciano13
- Nero d'Avola10
- Aglianico9
- Merlot9
- Cabernet Sauvignon7
- Nerello Mascalese7
- Pinot Noir4
- Primitivo4
- Corvina3
- Dolcetto3
- Lagrein3
- Negroamaro3
- Syrah/Shiraz2
- Grenache2
- Other Red Wine2
- Gaglioppo2
- Carignan1
- Carmenere1
- Freisa1
- Sagrantino1
- Schiava1
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Masciarelli Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2018Montepulciano from Abruzzo, Italy
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La Valentina Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2017Montepulciano from Abruzzo, Italy
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Citra Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2018Montepulciano from Abruzzo, Italy
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La Valentina Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Spelt Riserva 2016Montepulciano from Abruzzo, Italy
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Cantina Gabriele Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (OU Kosher) 2016Montepulciano from Abruzzo, Italy
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La Fiera Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2019Montepulciano from Abruzzo, Italy
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Di Majo Norante Don Luigi Riserva 2014Montepulciano from Molise, Italy
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La Valentina Bellovedere Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Terre dei Vestini Riserva 2015Montepulciano from Abruzzo, Italy
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Monti Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2015Montepulciano from Abruzzo, Italy
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Garofoli Rosso Conero Piancarda 2016Montepulciano from Marche, Italy
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Valle Reale Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2019Montepulciano from Abruzzo, Italy
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Masciarelli Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Marina Cvetic Riserva 2017Montepulciano from Abruzzo, Italy
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Zaccagnini Il Vino Dal Tralcetto Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2016Montepulciano from Abruzzo, Italy