
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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Sportoletti Villa Fidelia Rosso 2001Other Red Blends from Italy
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- WS
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Allegrini Amarone 2001Other Red Blends from Veneto, Italy
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Gabbiano Alleanza 2001Other Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
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Dal Forno Romano Valpolicella Superiore 2001Other Red Blends from Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy
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Capezzana Cabernet Blend Ghiaie della Furba 2001Other Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
- RP
- WS
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Promessa Rosso Salento 2001Other Red Blends from Italy
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Lamborghini Campoleone 2001Other Red Blends from Italy
- RP
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La Parrina Parrina Rosso 2001Other Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
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Falesco Vitiano Rosso 2001Other Red Blends from Italy
- RP
- WS
- WE
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Masi Modello delle Venezie 2001Other Red Blends from Veneto, Italy
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La Parrina Ansonica Costa Argento D.O.C 2001Other Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
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Bolla Bardolino 2001Other Red Blends from Veneto, Italy
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Avignonesi Rosso di Toscana 2001Other Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
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Masi Campofiorin Ripasso 2001Other Red Blends from Veneto, Italy
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Teruzzi & Puthod Peperino 2001Other Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
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Dievole Rinascimento Vino da Tavola 2001Other Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
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Sella & Mosca Tanca Farra 2001Other Red Blends from Sardinia, Italy
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Lungarotti Rubesco 2001Other Red Blends from Umbria, Italy
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Luna di Luna Sangiovese/Merlot 2001Other Red Blends from Veneto, Italy
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La Parrina Muraccio Parrina Rosso 2001Other Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
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Frescobaldi Pomino Rosso 2001Other Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
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Bertani Secco-Bertani 2001Other Red Blends from Veneto, Italy
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Di Majo Norante Ramitello Rosso 2001Other Red Blends from Italy
- RP
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Castello della Paneretta Quattrocentario 2001Other Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
- RP
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Folonari Merlot/Sangiovese 2001Other Red Blends from Veneto, Italy