
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.
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Boscaini Santo Stefano 1994Other Red Blends from Veneto, Italy
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Bolla Creso 1994Other Red Blends from Veneto, Italy
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Righetti Amarone 1994Other Red Blends from Veneto, Italy
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Barone Ricasoli Casalferro 1994Other Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
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Taurino Patriglione 1994Other Red Blends from Italy
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Castello di Volpaia Balficio 1994Other Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
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Fattorie Melini Coltri Vineyard 1 1994Other Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
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Castello di Volpaia Coltassala 1994Other Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
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Bertani Amarone Classico 1994Other Red Blends from Veneto, Italy