
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.
- Sangiovese161
- Nebbiolo102
- Other Red Blends59
- Tuscan Blends43
- Barbera29
- Bordeaux Red Blends26
- Montepulciano14
- Dolcetto13
- Nero d'Avola13
- Cabernet Sauvignon10
- Other Red Wine10
- Aglianico9
- Pinot Noir8
- Nerello Mascalese7
- Primitivo5
- Corvina4
- Grenache4
- Merlot4
- Syrah/Shiraz3
- Carignan3
- Negroamaro3
- Cabernet Franc2
- Gaglioppo2
- Carmenere1
- Frappato1
- Freisa1
- Refosco1
- Sagrantino1
- Schiava1
- Italy13
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Donnafugata Mille e una Notte 2017Nero d'Avola from Sicily, Italy
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Feudo Maccari Nero d'Avola 2018Nero d'Avola from Sicily, Italy
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Cusumano Nero d'Avola 2019Nero d'Avola from Sicily, Italy
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Colosi Nero d'Avola 2020Nero d'Avola from Sicily, Italy
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Donnafugata Sedara 2019Nero d'Avola from Sicily, Italy
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Planeta Santa Cecilia 2018Nero d'Avola from Sicily, Italy
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Morgante Nero d'Avola 2019Nero d'Avola from Sicily, Italy
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Poggio Anima Asmodeus Nero d'Avola 2018Nero d'Avola from Sicily, Italy
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Villa Pozzi Nero d'Avola 2019Nero d'Avola from Sicily, Italy
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Morgante Nero d'Avola 2018Nero d'Avola from Sicily, Italy
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Planeta Controdanza 2017Nero d'Avola from Sicily, Italy
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Zisola Noto Nero d'Avola 2018Nero d'Avola from Sicily, Italy
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Poggio Anima Asmodeus Nero d'Avola 2019Nero d'Avola from Sicily, Italy