
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.
- Sangiovese870
- Other Red Blends858
- Nebbiolo567
- Barbera398
- Other Red Wine328
- Tuscan Blends210
- Dolcetto181
- Bordeaux Red Blends141
- Montepulciano120
- Merlot110
- Nero d'Avola109
- Primitivo104
- Pinot Noir102
- Cabernet Sauvignon72
- Negroamaro51
- Lagrein47
- Syrah/Shiraz43
- Aglianico41
- Grenache35
- Refosco30
- Cabernet Franc22
- Teroldego19
- Grignolino18
- Nerello Mascalese10
- Corvina9
- Sagrantino7
- Schiava6
- Carignan5
- Gaglioppo4
- Rhône Blends3
- Bonarda3
- Carmenere3
- Petit Verdot3
- Lambrusco2
- Gamay1
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Leone de Castris Salice Salentino Rosso Maiana 2013Negroamaro from Puglia, Italy
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Castello Monaci Maru Negroamaro 2013Negroamaro from Puglia, Italy
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Li Veli Passamante Salice Salentino Negroamaro 2013Negroamaro from Puglia, Italy
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Leone de Castris Salice Salentino Riserva 2013Negroamaro from Italy
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Castello Monaci Liante Salice Salentino 2013Negroamaro from Puglia, Italy
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Cantele Negroamaro Rosso 2013Negroamaro from Italy
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Tormaresca Masseria Maime Negroamaro Salento 2013Negroamaro from Italy
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Castello Monaci Aiace Salice Salentino Riserva 2013Negroamaro from Puglia, Italy
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Cantele Salice Salentino Riserva 2013Negroamaro from Italy
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Vini Menhir Numero Zero Negroamaro 2013Negroamaro from Puglia, Italy
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Leone de Castris Salice Salentino Maiana 2013Negroamaro from Puglia, Italy
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Azienda Vinicola Palama Salice Salentino Arcangelo 2013Negroamaro from Puglia, Italy
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Cantine Lizzano Rosso del Salento Negroamaro 2013Negroamaro from Puglia, Italy
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Leone de Castris Salento Elo Veni Negroamaro 2013Negroamaro from Puglia, Italy
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Cantina Vecchia Torre Salice Salentino 2013Negroamaro from Puglia, Italy
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Cantine Due Palme Canonico Negroamaro 2013Negroamaro from Puglia, Italy
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Torrevento Azienda Vinicola Salice Salentino Faneros 2013Negroamaro from Puglia, Italy
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Casa Vitivinicola Tinazzi Salento Feudo di Santa Croce Megale Barrique Negroamaro 2013Negroamaro from Puglia, Italy
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Farnese Vigneti del Salento 'I Muri' Negroamaro 2013Negroamaro from Puglia, Italy
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Conti Zecca Salice Salentino Cantalupi Riserva 2013Negroamaro from Puglia, Italy
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Tenute Rubino Miraglio Negroamaro 2013Negroamaro from Puglia, Italy
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Vinicola Resta Salice Salentino Rosso 2013Negroamaro from Puglia, Italy
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Tenute Rubino Negroamaro 2013Negroamaro from Puglia, Italy
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Vinosia Salento Orus Negroamaro 2013Negroamaro from Puglia, Italy
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Appollonio Casa Vinicola Salice Salentino Rocca dei Mori 2013Negroamaro from Puglia, Italy