
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.
- Nebbiolo286
- Sangiovese259
- Other Red Blends238
- Barbera60
- Other Red Wine59
- Tuscan Blends48
- Bordeaux Red Blends47
- Merlot35
- Nero d'Avola22
- Syrah/Shiraz17
- Aglianico17
- Montepulciano17
- Dolcetto16
- Pinot Noir13
- Primitivo13
- Cabernet Sauvignon10
- Sagrantino10
- Negroamaro7
- Refosco7
- Grenache6
- Cabernet Franc5
- Lagrein4
- Teroldego3
- Carignan2
- Nerello Mascalese2
- Corvina1
- Gamay1
- Tannat1
- Tempranillo1
- Gaglioppo1
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Renzo Masi Basciano I Pini 2005Other Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
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Le Macchiole 2005Other Red Blends from Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy
- W&S
- WE
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Tedeschi San Rocco Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso 2005Other Red Blends from Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy
- WE
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Benanti Serra Della Contessa Etna Rosso 2005Other Red Blends from Sicily, Italy
- WE
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Allegrini Palazzo della Torre 2005Other Red Blends from Veneto, Italy
- RP
- WS
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Argiolas Perdera 2005Other Red Blends from Sardinia, Italy
- RP
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Le Ragose Amarone Della Valpolicella 2005Other Red Blends from Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy
- WS
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Recchia Ca' Bertoldi Amarone 2005Other Red Blends from Veneto, Italy
- WS
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Belguardo Serrata Maremma 2005Other Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
- W&S
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Pordere Il Caio Umbria Rosso 2005Other Red Blends from Italy
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Dal Forno Romano Valpolicella Superiore 2005Other Red Blends from Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy
- RP
- WE
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Campo Al Mare Rosso 2005Other Red Blends from Italy
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Di Majo Norante Ramitello Rosso 2005Other Red Blends from Italy
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Masi Campofiorin Rosso del Veronese 2005Other Red Blends from Veneto, Italy
- W&S
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Donnafugata Sedara 2005Other Red Blends from Italy
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Riondo Amarone 2005Other Red Blends from Veneto, Italy
- WE
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tuttobene Toscana Rosso 2005Other Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
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Shardana 2005Other Red Blends from Sardinia, Italy
- RP
- WE
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La Spinetta Il Colorino di Casanova 2005Other Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
- RP
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Zenato Amarone (375ML half-bottle) 2005Other Red Blends from Veneto, Italy
- WS
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Tenuta di Arceno PrimaVoce 2005Other Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
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Il Palazzone Lorenzo & Isabelle 2005Other Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
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Zenato Valpolicella Superiore Ripassa 2005Other Red Blends from Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy
- RP
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Michele Castellani Cinque Stelle Amarone 2005Other Red Blends from Veneto, Italy
- WS
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Paolo Bea Piparello Riserva 2005Other Red Blends from Italy
- RP