
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.
- Nebbiolo586
- Sangiovese553
- Other Red Blends530
- Other Red Wine184
- Bordeaux Red Blends115
- Barbera115
- Tuscan Blends103
- Merlot64
- Montepulciano53
- Nero d'Avola47
- Aglianico44
- Primitivo38
- Cabernet Sauvignon37
- Dolcetto36
- Pinot Noir29
- Syrah/Shiraz28
- Sagrantino22
- Negroamaro18
- Lagrein14
- Refosco13
- Grenache9
- Cabernet Franc7
- Carignan5
- Teroldego5
- Corvina4
- Gaglioppo2
- Nerello Mascalese2
- Rhône Blends1
- Lambrusco1
- Mourvedre1
- Tempranillo1
- Zinfandel1
- Grignolino1
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Tolaini Valdisanti Toscana 2008Other Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
- RP
- JS
- WS
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Zenato Valpolicella Superiore Ripassa 2008Other Red Blends from Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy
- RP
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G.D. Vajra Langhe Freisa Kye 2008Other Red Blends from Piedmont, Italy
- RP
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Castello di Bossi Corbaia 2008Other Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
- RP
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Tormaresca Neprica 2008Other Red Blends from Italy
- RP
- W&S
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Masi Brolo di Campofiorin Oro 2008Other Red Blends from Veneto, Italy
- RP
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Poggio al Tesoro Mediterra 2008Other Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
- WE
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Marchesi Fumanelli Amarone della Valpolicella 2008Other Red Blends from Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy
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Masi Costasera Amarone Classico 2008Other Red Blends from Veneto, Italy
- WE
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Ruffino Salute Amico 2008Other Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
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Tenuta Marsiliana Maremma Toscana 2008Other Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
- JS
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Accordini Igino Le Bessole Amarone della Valpolicella 2008Other Red Blends from Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy
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Buglioni L'Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2008Other Red Blends from Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy
- TP
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Caiarossa 2008Other Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
- JS
- WS
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Dal Forno Romano Valpolicella Superiore 2008Other Red Blends from Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy
- RP
- JS
- WS
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Le Salette Pergole Vece Amarone 2008Other Red Blends from Veneto, Italy
- WS
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Gabbiano Alleanza 2008Other Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
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Greo Colline Lucchesi 2008Other Red Blends from Tuscany, Italy
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Riondo Amarone 2008Other Red Blends from Veneto, Italy
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Masi Modello delle Venezie Rosso 2008Other Red Blends from Veneto, Italy
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Argiolas Perdera 2008Other Red Blends from Sardinia, Italy
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Masi Campofiorin Rosso del Veronese 2008Other Red Blends from Veneto, Italy
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Di Majo Norante Ramitello Rosso 2008Other Red Blends from Italy
- RP
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Michele Satta Castagni 2008Other Red Blends from Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy
- WE
- RP
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Falesco Vitiano Rosso 2008Other Red Blends from Italy
- RP