Italian Red Wine
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Varietal Red Wine
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Region Italy
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Reviewed By Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
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Fine Wine Older Vintages
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La Lecciaia Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2013Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy- JS
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51 99 -
Uccelliera Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2016Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy- WS
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176149 99Save $26.01 (15%) -
Vietti Barolo Rocche di Castiglione 2018Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy- RP
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250229 99Save $20.01 (8%) -
Tedeschi Capitel Monte Olmi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva 2013Other Red Blends from Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy- RP
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139 99 -
Col d'Orcia Poggio al Vento Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2015Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy- V
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169 99 -
Damilano 1752 Barolo Cannubi Riserva 2013Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy- JS
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350279 99Save $70.01 (20%) -
Tenuta di Biserno Biserno 2019Other Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy- JS
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210179 99Save $30.01 (14%) -
Paolo Scavino Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata Riserva 2013Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont, Italy- RP
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249 99 -
Serego Alighieri Vaio Armaron Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2013Other Red Blends from Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy- TP
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109 99
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.